People keep asking, “Who is planning to swim Lake Ontario this year?” It appears the 2024 lineup of potential swimmers is quite extensive. Only a few swimmers challenged the lake during the COVID period and the numbers have been slow to rise since.
In this new summer exhibition at RiverBrink Art Museum, artist Dianne Davis has transformed the second-floor interior space of the public art museum back to its time as a private home, of a sort.
Mariah Reese Special to The Lake Report Joyous NOTL is hosting its third annual Summer Potluck on Saturday, July 27. This year’s celebration, at McFarland House, on the Niagara Parkway, from noon to
Susan MacDonald Special to The Lake Report Imagine artwork made of pressed flowers that’s unveiled at the opening of the Shaw’s production of “The Secret Garden” and continues to grow throughout the run
The power went out in much of Niagara-on-the-Lake last Thursday, June 13. We asked NOTL Hydro CEO Tim Curtis what happened and he provided this detailed explanation: Tim Curtis Special to The Lake
Gordon Cameron Special to Niagara Now/The Lake Report When Canada’s Parliament finally passed Bill C-18, a.k.a. the Online News Act, there was great rejoicing in the country’s news media industry. For too long,
The Friends of Fort George are inviting everyone to celebrate Canada Day on the grounds of its national historic site — with free admission for the whole day and a fireworks show to
Bill French Special to The Lake Report The Rotary Club of Niagara-on-the-Lake has honoured three people with the club’s highest honour, the prestigious Paul Harris Award. The NOTL club singled out Rose Campbell,
When philanthropists Lauren and Vaughn Goettler arrived in Niagara-on-the-Lake, their passion for history, preservation and community engagement immediately found a home.
Tony Chisholm Special to The Lake Report The Upper Canada Heritage Trail committee was established in 2017 to develop the old rail line in Niagara-on-the-Lake into a finished multi-use trail for active use
David Israelson Special to The Lake Report It is indeed a terrible tragedy that a motorist was killed earlier this month when his car hit a tree on Lakeshore Road in Niagara-on-the-Lake. It
Paul Masson Special to The Lake Report Once again the Niagara-on-the-Lake Writers’ Circle will provide an opportunity to meet with local authors on the day of the St. Andrew’s Strawberry Festival. I will
Jo-Ann Fraser Special to The Lake Report The Niagara-on-the-Lake Horticultural Society is marking the 30th anniversary of its annual Gardeners’ Garden Tour this year. In addition to this cherished tradition, the society is
Cassandra Cvitanovic Special to The Lake Report The RiverBrink Art Museum hosted a performance by DJ Marinko that was enjoyed by captivated patrons at the Orchard of Dreams Garden Party on May 19.
Don Mustill Special to The Lake Report Whether you believe in human-caused climate change or not. Whether you believe humans contribute a little to the problem — or a lot. Whether you believe
With the death of Dr. Ranjit Ahluwalia on Wednesday at the age of 95, Niagara-on-the-Lake lost a respected physician and well-loved member of the community. A family doctor, he and his wife Barbara
Wayne Gates Special to The Lake Report Across Niagara-on-the-Lake and Ontario, we all know someone who has been an unpaid caregiver — and many of us have been or are unpaid caregivers ourselves.
Tania Fera-VanGent Special to The Lake Report The Niagara-on-the-Lake Hockey Association honoured players and volunteers at its annual awards ceremony and coaches appreciation gathering Monday evening. “Our memorial awards are special because they
Wayne Gates Special to The Lake Report Over my 10 years and four terms as the MPP representing Niagara-on-the-Lake, I have been proud to work alongside key stakeholders and area businesses in our
Barbara Worthy Special to The Lake Report A society that doesn’t learn from its past is doomed to repeat the mistakes of the past — and it’s a philosophy embraced by David Murray
Keith McNenly Special to The Lake Report In the cinema now is a film on reggae singer, songwriter and human rights activist Bob Marley. Activist music, poetry and novels have all played their
Wayne Gates Special to The Lake Report As the MPP for Niagara-on-the-Lake, our office is working hard to support our local economy, protect cultural heritage and expand access to high-quality, efficient, publicly funded
David Butler Special to The Lake Report Another season of shinny hockey, or “sponge puck” as we call it, has ended. Niagara-on-the-Lake might be one of the only places in North America where
Lily McKinley Special to Niagara Now/The Lake Report Northern flicker: The northern flicker is a year-round resident of Niagara-on-the-Lake, marked by its vibrant plumage and distinctive markings specific to eastern North America. We
His work targeting human trafficking honoured by Governor General Michel Maisonneuve Special to The Lake Report Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Peter Warrack has been formally presented with the Meritorious Service Cross by Gov. Gen. Mary Simon
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