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Residents of the Shaw’s Artists’ Village talk life in new home

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.

Shaw review: Exploring the enchanting and diverse world of puppets

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.

Shaw’s Artists’ Village opens its doors in Niagara-on-the-Lake

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.

Nostalgia meets gallows humour in this comedy tour, coming to NOTL on Aug. 20

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.

Shaw review: Once maligned, author Edna Ferber shines again

"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.

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...

Chautauqua carol stroll and food drive returns Friday

In the spirit of the holiday season, the Chautauqua Residents Association will once again host an evening of Christmas carol singing around the neighbourhood. The stroll,...

NOTL Christmas Parade to honour local Rotary Club

This Saturday Niagara-on-the-Lake will host its 54th annual Christmas Parade, set to celebrate the holiday season. The event typically draws thousands of locals and visitors. “With...

Lights shine for mental health at NOTL Candlelight Stroll

The Candlelight Stroll in Niagara-on-the-Lake typically attracts thousands of people to stroll a decorated Queen Street and listen to carollers and choirs sing Christmas songs.

Writer’s Cirlce: A fall of power

SUBMITTED BY BILL HAMILTON. It was Thursday, June 7th, 1956, and like any boy at the age of eight I was playing, carefree with my...

Local pizza maker earns Naples seal

Just off Queen Street in Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake, two locals are preserving a little slice of Italian heritage. Husband and wife Laryssa and Maurizio Cesta,...

Niagara’s History Unveiled: Ghost stories of NOTL

It was a dark and stormy night ... the windows rattled ... a door slammed from the other side of the house ... a...

An occasional glimpse into the life of the artistic director of the Shaw Festival

“So, things are quietening down for you now, I guess?” This is the time of year when I hear that line about ten times a...

Love. Beware. Always.

If you’re looking for some drama and mystery to balance the onslaught of seasonal cheer, perhaps a wintry ghost tale is just the cup...

NOTL artisans offer local gift options

“Shopping local” can get hyper-local if you look for artisans who make and sell their creations within your community. Taylor Wright started her knitwear company...

Company from Atlantic Canada buys Niagara Falls bus tour company

Double Deck Tours in Niagara Falls has been purchased by an Atlantic Canada company. Ambassatours, a sightseeing tour company from Eastern Canada announced the acquisition...

Chatting life, death and music with Jesse Lamothe

Jesse Lamothe freely admits he wasn’t the nicest kid in high school. But when the Niagara-on-the-Lake-raised musician returned from living in England for two...

Icewine harvest earliest ever for NC students

Around Niagara, wine makers and grape growers were out in the fields Thursday morning for an early harvest of icewine grapes. The harvest being so...

Niagara College offering quick seasonally-themed courses during the holidays

Niagara residents have a chance to up their entertaining game this holiday season, thanks to a roster of holiday-themed workshops offered by the Canadian...

NOTL figure skater qualifies for national competition

When Kyra Marotta set her sights on representing the Niagara-on-the-Lake Skating Club at a national level three years ago, she meant business. Just three years later,...

Pelham to host annual Santa Claus Parade Dec. 8

The Town of Pelham is hosting its annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday Dec. 8 at 1 p.m.. The parade will start at the Bethany...

Nationals win two of three games over the weekend

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Nationals won two out of three games over the weekend, improving their record to 11-10-0-1. The team kicked off the weekend with a 3-2...

Mori Gardens becomes a winter wonderland

Mori Gardens in Niagara-on-the-Lake turned the garden centre into a winter wonderland for a weekend this Nov. 16 to 18, during its first-ever Christmas...

Unique frost-hopped beer on tap at NC Teaching Brewery

NIAGARA COLLEGE What started as an unexpected crop loss for hop-grower Mireille Allard turned out to be the unlikely inspiration behind the Niagara College Teaching...

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