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Royal George Theatre demolition begins after court dismisses legal challenge

The Royal George Theatre's 111-year-old history is coming to an end: teardown of the theatre on Queen Street began today following the dismissal of a legal challenge that put its demolition on hold for two months.

Arts review: Shaw’s ‘Funny Girl’ glitters in spots, fades in others

"It was Sara Farb's finale, a stationary no-holding-back solo, guaranteed to rouse emotions, that wrenched the audience to an eruption of applause. Impressive, but still not quite enough to fill the void," writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.

Step into the world of surrealist art at RiverBrink’s garden party

A Surrealist Garden Party, being held from 6 to 8 p.m., will immerse visitors in an evening of whimsical décor, interactive art experiences and live performances inspired by the surrealist movement.

Enjoy plenty of laughs and support a good cause at Pink Pearl’s comedy night

Eat, Pink, Drink! Comedy returns Friday, May 15, featuring comedians Frank Spadone, Leonard Chan and Ali Hassan, for an evening of live entertainment in support of the national charitable organization.

59th annual Virgil Stampede returns this May long weekend

Niagara-on-the-Lake's vibrant summer season is just around the corner, and the community of Virgil is readying to welcome it in with the 59th-annual Virgil Stampede this upcoming May long weekend.

Horoscope–Minor planet Chiron goes retrograde

This week we see the minor planet Chiron going retrograde, the sun opposite Pluto and Venus entering Virgo. Thursday, July 15: Chiron is the wounded healer,...

Looking to the Stars: Excitement ahead for Venus and Mars

This is the week of the new moon in her home sign of Cancer. It's also the week of the most exciting aspect in astrology...

Shaw adds new series of outdoor shows, concerts

Outdoors @ The Shaw, a new series of concerts and events, will debut on July 10 on the grounds of the Festival Theatre and Royal George Theatre. In a nod...

Looking to the Stars: A time for healing

Bill AuchterlonieSpecial to The Lake Report This is the week of the third quarter moon in Aries on July 1, and Venus and Mars bringing sweet...

Looking to the Stars: Neptune goes retrograde

Bill AuchterlonieSpecial to The Lake Report The week of June 24 through June 30 includes the full moon in Capricorn, Neptune going retrograde and Venus entering...

What’s in the stars? New horoscope column debuts

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Bill Auchterlonie has been studying the stars for more than 40 years and this week his astrology column debuts in The Lake Report. Though...

Horoscopes: The summer solstice

Bill AuchterlonieSpecial to The Lake Report For the week of June 17 to 23: Jupiter goes retrograde, Mercury goes direct and the summer solstice marks the start...

Music Niagara hosts free double bill Sunday

Richard Baker Special to The Lake Report This Sunday, Music Niagara continues its At Home Series with music produced by two strikingly different instruments.  One is all touch and a mainstay of all music; the other is...

Festival hosts junior edition of ‘That’s Shawbiz’ this Saturday

The Shaw Festival is broadcasting another episode of its popular pandemic production "That's Shawbiz" on Saturday afternoon, but this time it's aimed at "the...

Shaw Festival near financial ‘breaking point,’ CEO says

The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed the Shaw Festival to near the "breaking point" financially and the company has now cancelled all events until after June 30,...

COVID-19: Shaw cancels all shows up to May 25

The Shaw Festival has cancelled all public events and performances through May 25 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Festival officials will continue to monitor the situation to...

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...

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...

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: 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...

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