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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.

Ross’s Ramblings: Music Niagara understands sound, technically

As an event organizer, I learned long ago to “always overspend on sound.” How many times have we been to concerts or speeches or weddings...

Palatine Hills Estate Winery takes home three national awards

It’s not every day your hard work earns one award, let alone three. When Palatine Hills Estate Winery entered the 2022 WineAlign National Wine Awards...

Niagara Symphony’s ‘Pops in Crops’ a hit in NOTL

"Pops in the Crops" attracted more than 100 people and raised over $10,000 for the Niagara Symphony Orchestra on Friday evening. Guests, hosted by Lauren...

Horoscope: Mercury exerts some influence on your everyday activities

Thursday, July 21: A testy day on this last full day of Cancer for 2022. It is a time when striking a balance slowly...

Horoscope: Acting on your feelings can inspire trust and growth

Thursday, July 14: The temptation to change your mind is likely misguided. Teamwork wants to be the way to go. It was July 14,...

Growing Together: There’s much more to harvesting herbs than just clipping their leaves

Nothing brings a favourite recipe to life like some fresh herbs.  Even better, fresh herbs from your own garden. Whether you have a large garden...

TD Jazz Fest brings summer series to NOTL

The TD Niagara Jazz Festival is ramping up for its ninth annual summer festival, which will bring shows to Niagara-on-the-Lake July 20 to 22. "It's...

Napoleonic re-enactment to take over Fort George

Fort George is under seige! This weekend Europe comes to Canada as Napoleon’s army takes over Fort George National Historic Site for a Napoleonic re-enactment,...

Exploring Photos: Diving in the Niagara River, circa 1950

This new addition to the NOTL Museum’s photographic collection shows a diver near the mouth of the Niagara River in the 1950s. The apparatus...

Growing Together: Echinacea is a perennial favourite

Coneflowers have been a longtime favourite flower in gardens of all types. The large flowers bloom abundantly throughout the summer and can thrive for...

Horoscope: Hang in and wait, good things are coming

Thursday, July 7: Mercury is active and making things difficult as learning new ideas is often not easy. Hang in and wait a bit....

Top-seeded Thunderhawks begin playoff round vs. Hamilton

Undefeated Niagara team holds alumni day in NOTL on Saturday Andy Boldt Special to The Lake Report The undefeated U22 Niagara Thunderhawks completed their regular season with...

Exploring Photos: ‘A Birds Eye View’

This bookplate is titled, "A Birds Eye View or Map of the Country from Lake Erie to Queenston. Exhibiting the Chasm formed by the...

Horoscope: Mars and Pluto bring energy to Canada Day holiday celebrations

Thursday, June 30: As the moon moves from its home sign of Cancer into Leo we have activity with Venus, Saturn, Neptune, Mars and...

Lake Report’s 2022 visitor’s guide magazine now available

The Lake Report is excited to announce the return of its summer edition of "NOTL: A Guide for Distinguished Explorers," an 80-page glossy magazine. The...

Exploring Photos: Thayendanega-Rousseaux powder horn

June 21 was National Indigenous Peoples Day and this week we are featuring an artifact from our collection. This powder horn is beautifully decorated...

Horoscope: It’s officially summer now and new moon brings change

Thursday, June 23: Today, Venus enters Gemini and shows us what we value. If in Taurus, Venus valued stability and comfort, in Gemini, Venus...

Horoscope: June 21 marks summer solstice, our longest day of the year

Thursday, June 16: As the moon moves from “serious Capricorn” to “look to the future Aquarius,” we see powerful activity with the sun connecting...

Horoscope: Harmony eases stresses and a full moon is on horizon

Thursday, June 9: With the sun in Gemini and the moon in Libra, a light and clever harmony infuses the day. Given some stressful...

Horoscope: Mercury brings a feeling of ‘deja vu all over again’

Thursday, June 2: An insight to help heal a wound from the past and an insight and some help towards reaching a cherished goal....

NOTL artist Marilyn Cochrane opens solo exhibit at Pumphouse

When artist Marilyn Cochrane creates landscapes, she doesn’t stop at just putting paint to canvas. The Niagara-on-the-Lake artist celebrates the natural world in a more...

Horoscope: Good news: Venus and Mars are all right

Thursday, May 26: Saturn in Aquarius, Uranus in Taurus and Pluto in Capricorn are all in play today, but the most powerful aspect is...

Horoscope: Help is on the way on the work and health fronts

Thursday, May 19: The sun and Pluto are in harmony, bringing tons of willpower. And because the sun is in Taurus and Pluto is...

Horoscope: Big, bold Jupiter grabs your attention for the next 12 months

   pix you can use this week Homer Simpson, Stevie Wonder, Turk Broda, Mark Zuckerberg and/or Jarri Kurri   Jupiter is only in Aries once every 12 years. Thursday,...

Horoscope: Moon in Saturn means a stressful week ahead

This week we see Mercury turn retrograde and a full moon in Scorpio. Thursday, May 5: Uranus has been sitting in Taurus for quite some...

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