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Friday, February 27, 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."

Virgil to get first sports bar

Virgil is about to get a new place to watch sports, listen to live music and grab a bite to eat. Bricks & Barley...

Christopher Newton named Officer of Order of Canada

Christopher Newton spent most of his career in a creative role; that didn’t end after retirement. Born in Deal, England on June 11, 1936, Newton...

Humour and Hops brings regular comedy to NOTL

David Green and the Exchange Brewery are pouring a steady flow of comedic entertainment. Each month, Green hosts an evening of laughs - showcasing a...

Historical Society showcases history through art

This winter the Niagara Historical Society & Museum is offering a chance to discover Niagara-on-the-Lake’s history through local art. A temporary exhibit called Paintings of Niagara-on-the-Lake will...

‘Coming out’ stories to inspire in Niagara Falls

Coming out can be hard to do. This evening Falynn Shaw, column writer for The Sound and activist for LBGQT+, is trying to make it a...

A need for live jazz in NOTL

Bringing jazz to the residents of Niagara-on-the-Lake, the Twilight Jazz Series recently expanded its showcase to offer an outlet for local jazz fans. On the...

‘Why you should move to Canada’ video secures Niagara College student a free flight

NIAGARA COLLEGE (Jan. 2, 2019) Second year business – sales and marketing student Lucas Holtvluwer has won a free flight, courtesy of Air Canada, as...

Levee rings in new year at Navy Hall

Hundreds of people filled Navy Hall on New Years Day for the annual levee put on by the Friends of Fort George in partnership...

NOTL Penguins brave the cold December lake for 43rd year

In Niagara-on-the-Lake, certain events have become winter staples — the Candlelight Stroll, the Christmas Parade and the Icewine Festival are a few which never...

Photo gallery: Christmas lights of NOTL

Looking for places to go see Christmas lights this year? Niagara-on-the-Lake has some decked out places to stop and take in the view. Here...

Regency skate day to take Fort George back in time

Get out your top hats and bonnets — it’s almost time for the first-ever Regency Skate event at Fort George National Historic Site in...

Breakfast with Santa supports NOTL Palliative Care

Santa might be known best for enjoying milk and cookies, but on Sunday morning at the Epicurean restaurant in Niagara-on-the-Lake, it was all about...

One month left to submit nominations for the St. Catharines Arts Awards

The St. Catharines Arts Awards return in 2019.The competition is designed to increase the visibility of local artists and cultural industries, honour cultural leaders...

Christmas pop-up market hits Outlet Collection in NOTL

Outlet Collection and Niagara Etsy Artisans have teamed up to present Holiday Collection Pop-Up Market, an artisan shopping experience at the Outlet Collection in...

Writer’s Circle: Christmas with Uncle Willy

CHRISTMAS WITH UNCLE WILLY By: Drake Spentington (a.k.a. Bill Hamilton)   Here it was, Christmas Eve, down on the farm, Uncle Willy was at it spinning a yarn. At...

Writer’s Circle: Precious Gifts

By Hermine Steinberg Precious Gifts (Based on a true story) The first snowfall of the season had finally arrived and marked the unofficial beginning to winter festivities....

Niagara’s History Unveiled: The Early Years

Tucked under the Niagara escarpment and mostly overlooked by many, is a small village known as St. Davids.  Founded in 1780, when United Empire...

Chatting Robin Hood with Yellow Door Theatre Projects Andorlie Hillstrom

Yellow Door Theatre Project is inviting local residents to take time out this holiday season to see its Canadian musical Robin Hood, which runs...

Danny Lamb creates scholarship and donates guitar

Danny Lamb lives to give. The Niagara-on-the-Lake native has used his career as a musician to serve in any number of ways. This year he...

The Dogcatcher: Ken Reid

In a small town like Niagara-on-the-Lake, there are certain jobs that bring with them a kind of fame. The “dogcatcher” is one of them. “I...

Chautauqua carol stroll brings joy to neighbourhood

Once a year, the sounds of Christmas carols fill the air for an evening in the small Niagara-on-the-Lake community of Chautauqua. It’s like something out...

Photo gallery: NOTL Christmas Parade 2018

Though the morning looked grey, the sun was shining on the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake as the 54th annual Christmas Parade marched through Old Town this Saturday, drawing thousands of locals and visitors to see the more than 100 entries, including many floats, animals, clowns and a number of local dignitaries and celebrities.

Wrap your gifts with The Lake Report

Help save trees this season by using The Lake Report newspaper to wrap your holiday gifts. It's a great way to protect the environment. From the beginning, The...

Photo gallery: Niagara-on-the-Lake Christmas Parade 2018 audience photos

If you attended the Niagara-on-the-Lake Christmas Parade on Saturday, you might just find yourself in this photo gallery.

Hillstrom: YDTP production of Robin Hood a little on the edge

A local production of Robin Hood will tell a slightly different tale of Sherwood Forest this winter, with a plot that might hit close...

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