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Thursday, February 26, 2026

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Icebreakers Comedy Festival returns to Prince of Wales

The Icebreakers Comedy Festival returned to the Prince of Wales last weekend, bringing nationally known comics back to a venue residents may have remembered from the festival’s early years.

Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder fights rare disease in NOTL filmmaker’s new documentary

Matt Finlin's latest documentary, "Matter of Time," will debut on Netflix on Feb. 9, the story of the fight to cure a rare genetic disorder called epidermolysis bullosa.

Inside the last days of the Royal George, Niagara-on-the-Lake’s century-old theatre

On Saturday, the front doors opened for the last public entry into the Royal George before the careful work begins of taking apart the little theatre occupying a big place in the town's heart

History meets hilarity in War of 1812 improv show at Navy Hall

A sold-out improv comedy show set during the War of 1812 brought a different kind of history lesson to Navy Hall in Niagara-on-the-Lake during the Icewine Festival weekend.

NOTL’s youngest rising star shines at the Shaw Festival

Vivienne Atwood's star is rising: the 11-year-old actress from St. Davids made her debut at the Shaw Festival this past holiday season as Susan Waverly in Irving Berlin's "White Christmas."

COVID-19: Shaw on hiatus, but holding virtual rehearsals

‘There’ll still be theatre. We’ll still be here, we’ll bounce back, but we want to make sure the community we serve bounces back, too,’...

The Golden Plunger: Big Head Wines

Betty & Jane Plunger Control Wineries all over the world are embracing the art of drying grapes to concentrate the flavour and structure of the must. Big...

COVID-19: Shaw cancels first month of season

Mike Keenan Special to The Lake Report The first month of the Shaw Festival has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Festival executive director Tim Jennings...

Cooking with Collin:A sticky, sweet treat

Collin Goodine Special to The Lake Report As the winter slowly leaves and we get ready to welcome spring and all the fresh, bright new flavours,...

Stay Fit NOTL: March break abs on the go

By Jaclyn WillmsSpecial to The Lake Report March break means different schedules, commitments and perhaps some traveling. Here are four ab exercises to keep your core...

Hometown Traveller: The Queen Mary 2

At the reception desk of a five-star hotel in Singapore, the front desk clerk pointed a silver gun at the foreheads of my wife and I.

Cooking with Collin: Cajun Shrimp a crowd pleaser

Collin Goodine Special to The Lake Report Whether your desire is lobster, crawfish, shrimps or langoustine, these beautifully sweet crustaceans are a treat at the table. A...

Cooking with Collin: Homemade tomato sauce

Collin Goodine Special to The Lake Report Last week we featured a recipe for Italian-style meatballs, so I thought I would share with you a very simple, but...

Stay Fit NOTL: Fitness on vacation

Jaclyn Willms Special to The Lake Report It is the season for vacations and travelling and your fitness and health may get pushed to the back...

Hometown Traveller: Blending adventure and tranquillity in Costa Rica

Forget everything you think you know about a vegan yoga retreat in Costa Rica.

Exploring photos with Jim Smith: Niagara firefighters

A few Niagara firefighters from years past are seen in this picture playing cards at the old fire hall on King Street. While I don’t have the...

The Golden Plunger: Two Sisters Winery

Betty & Jane Plunger Patrol While patrolling along the Niagara Parkway we happened upon a lovely winery called Two Sisters. This scenic establishment is nestled into the Niagara Escarpment...

Cooking with Collin: Meatballs to fill and warm a hungry belly

Collin Goodine Special to The Lake Report Whether they are Swedish, sweet and sour, teriyaki, Italian, pork, beef, turkey or chicken – meatballs are always a crowd pleaser....

Don’t Ever Quit: Epilogue as prologue

An excerpt from “Don’t Ever Quit: A Journal of Coping with Crisis & Nurturing Spirit,” by Mike Keenan, a member of the NOTL Writers’  Circle. From...

Hometown Traveller: Paring down our ‘stuff’ so we can travel the world

Graham McMillan Special to The Lake Report How much “stuff” do you own? You’ve probably never done an inventory, but you know it’s a lot. Nature abhors...

Cooking with Collin: Valentine’s Day macaroons for someone special

Collin Goodine Special to The Lake Report This Valentine's Day surprise your loved one with a classic French cookie. With the time, effect and patience these...

Hometown Traveller: Volcano’s eruption disrupted visit to Manila

Sharon Frayne NOTL Writers’ Circle Some still call it the greatest fight in the history of boxing. Muhammad Ali called it the “Thrilla in Manila” when he defeated...

Hometown Traveller: Major earthquake gave us a scare

Terry MacDonald Special to The Lake Report This will be a holiday to remember. On Tuesday, Jan. 28, on an otherwise peaceful, sunny day here on Grand...

Cooking with Collin: Save shells for Icewine Lobster Bisque

Collin Goodine Special to The Lake Report The other night I had the privilege to dine with some very good friends and enjoy an array of...

Stay Fit: Four workouts to keep you going

Jaclyn Willms Special to The Lake Report Get out your small loop bands, booty bands or resistance bands and get sweaty with us at home, at...

The Golden Plunger: The Epicurean

Betty & Jane Plunger Patrol The Plunger girls stopped by The Epicurean Restaurant in the heart of NOTL for a bite of lunch and a peak...

RiverBrink art class offers watercolour fun for all

RiverBrink Art Studio hosted its second Portraits in Watercolour course on Saturday, giving NOTL residents a chance to hone their painting skills. Instructor Peter Malaguti...

Stay Fit NOTL: Flatten (and flatter) your core

Jaclyn Willms Special to The Lake Report Your core is the foundation of all your movement — your body’s power, stability and strength comes from your...

Golden Plunger: Willow Cakes and Pastries

Willow Cakes and Pastries Cafe 242 Mary St., NOTL Although this is Willow’s first review, this is not its first Golden Plunger Award. It made our list...

Hometown Traveller: Renting a car is best way to see a country

Don Cameron Special to The Lake Report The most challenging thing after finding a parking spot in Trieste was getting out of it. Most of this Italian...

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