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Letter: Support Wayne Gates as Ontario NDP leader

Dear editor: Now that we have had a couple of weeks to digest the recent provincial election here in Ontario, I for one am ready to offer my thoughts on where we could

Top-seeded Thunderhawks begin playoff round vs. Hamilton

Undefeated Niagara team holds alumni day in NOTL on Saturday Andy Boldt Special to The Lake Report The undefeated U22 Niagara Thunderhawks completed their regular season with two more wins to thrust them

Letter: Disappointed in ‘Pickleball Karen’ letter

Dear editor: I’m extremely disappointed that The Lake Report chose to print the poem entitled Pickleball Karen in the June 23, 2022 issue. While I don’t agree with the court’s decision to shut

Out of the cocoon: It’s butterfly season

Charlotte Letkemann Special to Niagara Now/The Lake Report Butterfly season has begun. I saw my first yellow swallowtail on June 6 at a funeral at a Niagara Falls cemetery. During the prayers and

Ross’s Ramblings: Let’s make NOTL the love capital. Smile at a visitor

Laughter has no accent. After the final match of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Tennis Club’s mixed doubles tournament last Saturday, I rode my bike downtown to have a double-scoop ice cream cone from the Stagecoach.

Letter: Hotel tax should apply to all accommodations

Dear editor: I read last week’s article (The Lake Report, June 23) regarding the hotel tax to be implemented on July 1. This tax is deeply unfair. Only accommodations with five rooms or

Obituary: Dr. Victorine Beddage

Dr. Victorine Beddage 1943 – 2022 Dr. Victorine Yogalosani Beddage (Vicki, Loshani) passed away peacefully on June 22, 2022, in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, with her family at her side. Born and raised

Dear diary: Trials and tests on 4,400-km ride in honour of brother

NOTL native Kaleb Schriefer is riding the Tour Divide from Alberta to New Mexico in honour of his brother Noah, who died of an overdose. This is his first report from his journey.

Opinion: Government needs to end mandatory use of ArriveCAN now

Tony Baldinelli Special to The Lake Report Our Canadian travel and tourism industry was hit by the COVID-19 pandemic first, it was hit the hardest and will take the longest time to recover.

Sports: On a roll, undefeated Thunderhawks beat Guelph 6-3

The U22 Niagara Thunderhawks entered the floor for their pre-game warm up excited to play, while a much physically larger team from Guelph sauntered out exuding a quiet exuberance. The undefeated Thunderhawks were

Opinion: A plea for sensitive and sensible development of the Rand Estate

Chrys Kaloudis Special to NiagaraNow/The Lake Report I recently returned to Niagara-on-the-Lake after decades of life in various regions throughout southern Ontario. I grew up in Niagara Falls and, like so many, worked

Letter: Mayor offers message on the lessons of inclusion and diversity

The following letter to the community was released by Lord Mayor Betty Disero and posted on the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s website. I recently attended a Niagara-on-the-Lake Ambassadors training session and after a presentation

Writers’ Circle authors return with Books at the Barn

Paul Masson Special to The Lake Report The NOTL Writers’ Circle is holding another book fair and chance for visitors to meet some of the authors – and enjoy the return of the

Sports: U22 Thunderhawks go undefeated to win Brampton lacrosse tourney

Andy Boldt Special to The Lake Report The U22 Niagara Thunderhawks went undefeated in round-robin play at a weekend lacrosse tournament in Brampton and capped it off with a resounding win in the

Sports: Defence, timely offence gives U22 lacrosse team 6-4 win

Andy Boldt Special to The Lake Report As expected, the U22 Thunderhawks met a gritty and aggressive Hamilton Bengals on the road last week. Fortunately for the Thunderhawks, veteran Trent Hunter, an assistant captain, opened

Opinion: For the love of the game: So many reasons to play golf

Rick Janes Special to The Lake Report By the Victoria Day weekend, even the most casual golfer will have dusted off the clubs and played at least nine holes. During that round, perhaps

Sports: Thunderhawks triumph 12-1 as lacrosse returns to NOTL

For a while, it looked like there might be no minor lacrosse season in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Op-ed: How the Town of NOTL could act to boost affordable housing

John Sayers Special to The Lake Report A few weeks ago, I wrote a plea – and suggested a solution – for local housing to help the homeless refugees fleeing the Ukraine. It was ironic

Sports: Playing the long game

NOTL fitness expert Nathane Jackson helps golfers get trim and improve their game Rick Janes Special to Niagara Now/The Lake Report Nathane Jackson doesn’t need to know the temperature or check outside

Glendale Notes: Fundraising activities are back at St. Davids-Queenston United Church

Steve HardakerCommunity Correspondent After two years when all church activities were cancelled due to the coronavirus, the members of St.Davids-Queenston United Church are excited at the return of popular fundraising activities this spring and

SPORTS: NOTL players compete in Champion of Champions tourney

Billy Simkin Special to The Lake Report Months after it was supposed to be played, the 2021 Champion of Champions tournament was hosted this past Saturday at Grand Niagara Golf Club in Port Robinson. Host

Opinion: Provincial changes mean townmust allowsecondary dwellings on properties

Rainer Hummel Special to The Lake Report In 2019, Bill 108 amended the Planning Act to provide more options for homeowners, regardless of what their home's zoning is. This legislation permits two

Glendale Notes:Niagara on the Green neighbourhood spring cleanup a huge success

Steve HardakerCommunity Correspondent Under grey skies and the threat of showers, residents of Niagara on the Green gathered to celebrate Earth Week by holding a spring neighbourhood cleanup on Saturday. After two years

Opinion: Disappointing federal budget shortchanges tourism and winery sectors

Tony Baldinelli Special to The Lake Report If you were hoping for a return to some form of fiscal responsibility in this budget, then I am sure you were disappointed, as I was,

Glendale community is cleaning up

Steve HardakerCommunity Correspondent Residents of Niagara on the Green will gather to celebrate Earth Week by holding a spring neighbourhood cleanup on Saturday, April 23. The residents will be joined by Lord Mayor Betty

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