The Artists' Village's residences for actors and other peformers with the Shaw Festival opened in February. The apartments have been nearly full since April.
A fascination that likely began when humans first created shadow images on caves in ancient times, puppets have survived millenniums as a storytelling device popular around the world, writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.
The Shaw Festival is celebrating the opening of a campus that will house dozens of performers who put on the theatre company's productions, plus education and outreach programs.
Comedian Eric Johnston is set to stop in NOTL this Thursday as part of his "Son of a Bull" comedy tour, which sees him getting candid about addiction in the family, mental health and being the son of a professional wrestler.
"She sought unusual locations where ordinary people built empires against the odds and where strong, smart women overcame gender, convention and adversity," writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.
People from Niagara-on-the-Lake travel to some of the most interesting places on Earth and we’d like to hear about your vacations.
So, if you have ever...
Do you remember the stories your parents told growing up, the impression they left and the impact they had on your life?
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Richard West recalls his...
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...
Betty & Jane Golden Plunger NOTL
Silversmith Brewing Co.
1523 Niagara Stone Rd., Virgil
The travelling gals almost missed the next destination at Silversmith Brewing Co. as it is located...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
