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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.

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...

Horoscope: This weekend soul searching can bring unexpected rewards

Thursday, April 28: On April 27, Venus conjoined Neptune and three days later it joins Jupiter in Pisces for a few days of magic. Jupiter and Neptune are...

Horoscope: Positive health or medical news may come for some

This week we see a recurring challenge and magic from Venus. Thursday, April 21: The moon in Capricorn isn’t the only serious sign in the sky...

Horosope: Mercury could influence health matters and work issues

This week we see the first quarter moon in her home sign of Cancer and Mercury move from Aries into Taurus. Thursday, April 7: In...

Pillitteri hosts new Music Niagara variety series

Music Niagara is launching the first episode in a new contemporary variety show series this week. The Not-So-Late Show will be anchored by comedian/host Joe Pillitteri and the house band Quartetto...

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