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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."

Cooking with Collin: A rich, hearty Christmas soup

Squash and Coconut Soup   Collin Goodine Special to The Lake Report This holiday season try a creamy, velvety smooth Squash and Coconut Soup. It is a perfect remedy...

Exploring Photos: McFarland House

The War of 1812 brought complete destruction to our town. Two members of the McFarland family, James and John, were very active in that conflict....

Wine Thang: Life cycle of the vine

Each week, the staff of Ravine Winery share their expertise and offer a brief explanation about an aspect of wine. So, whether you’re an...

Wallbangers back on ice for season

Yes, sports fans, the irrepressible Wallbangers are well into their 35th season of early Sunday morning hockey. The teams started playing in 1984 and Commissioner Bill...

Lots to do this winter in NOTL at Fort George

Ice skating is a perfect fit in a picturesque town like Niagara-on-the-Lake and there’s no shortage of opportunities to lace up your skates. Parks...

Exploring photos: Regent and Prideaux streets

This 1940s painting shows the corner of Regent and Prideaux streets. As seen in the picture, Regent Street continues past Front and up the hill at...

Wine Country: Big pride for Big Head

Victoria Gilbert Special to The Lake Report The sun rises early above the rolling green hillsides of western Poland where a young Andrzej Lipinski would quietly...

Wine Thang: The legend of Dom P?gnon

Each week, the staff of Ravine Winery share their expertise and offer a brief explanation about an aspect of wine. So, whether you’re an...

Cooking with Collin: Apple Butter great any time

Collin GoodineSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report Apples are one fruit that certainly meets the demands of festive food lovers. During the holidays, it’s easy...

A visit to Grandmas at Christmas time

Paul Masson Writers’ Circle “We are visiting Grandma tomorrow, Karen, so I want you to do a little preparation to avoid the mishaps that occurred last...

Arch-i-text: The classic Ranch Bungalow

Brian Marshall Featured Patio entertaining around a barbecue was something that came into popularity in the mid-20th century. For the first time in middle-class North America, it...

NOTL resident pushes for Harriet film screening at FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre’s Film House

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Betsy Masson took a stand to mark Harriet Tubman’s local historical ties by recommending a screening of the film Harriet, which was released...

Golden Plunger: Husky Truck Stop

The Golden Plunger with Betty and Jane Husky Truck Stop 615 York Rd., NOTL The day was young we were cruising around Niagara-on-the-Lake when nature called. We found...

Shaw review: Unique Christmas Carol is a wintertime treat

Editor's note: This story has been updated to clarify that Sanjay Talwar is playing the role of Christmas Present and Peter Fernandes portrays Scrooge's nephew Fred....

Shaw review: Must-see Holiday Inn a sumptuous feast

Mike Keenan Special to The Lake Report The Shaw Festival’s “Holiday Inn” emits lots of razzle, it radiates plenty of dazzle, and its popular Irving Berlin song-and-dance numbers...

Festive Tales: Hanukkahs story of courage and determination

Hermine Steinberg Writers’ Circle It was a cold and dark winter’s evening in December but my home was filled with the delicious aroma of potato pancakes...

Icewine peaches. Yum

Collin Goodine Special to The Lake Report Icewine is a beautiful, sweet, fruity and viscous wine that is a much-sought-after acquired taste. In Niagara, we are...

History Unveiled: The house in the crate

It was just a small one-and-a-half storey home, built by David Secord in 1803, then destroyed during the War of 1812 when American forces burned...

The Golden Plunger: Pillitteri Estates Winery

Betty & Jane Plunger Patrol Pillitteri Estates Winery is on Niagara Stone Road and provides an “Olympic” experience, proudly presenting “Team Canada’s” wine collection and a...

Sing-along Messiah highlights ChoralFest’s final weekend

Music Niagara’s first-ever ChoralFest kicked off in spectacular fashion with the Elmer Iseler Singers last weekend and the festival continues with a series of...

The Golden Plunger: Lailey Winery

Betty & Jane Plunger Patrol While travelling along the scenic Niagara Parkway we stopped at Lailey Winery. As you drive up, a beautifully carved totem pole greets you,...

Exploring photos with Jim Smith: Fred Curtis, another barber

Fred Curtis was just one of three barbers we had on Queen Street. In this 1946 painting by Betty Lane, Fred can be seen cutting a...

Tis the season for paw paw ice cream

Collin Goodine Special to The Lake Report For those of you who do not know about the paw paw fruit, this is a great recipe to...

Midget Wolves emerge champions at NOTL Harvest Classic

Submitted by NOTL Minor Hockey Association The NOTL Midget Niagara Lions Club BB team captured gold in their home tournament in early November. The Midget BB Wolves...

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