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Opinion: NOTL’s old hospital site? Town should get to the hub of the matter

"Council has made unpopular development decisions before, but it appears to be playing this one more carefully. Let’s hope they’re listening," writes David Israelson.

Arch-i-text: Losing our place: How the new Royal George threatens NOTL’s architectural identity

"We are being asked to accept the partial destruction of the Queen-Picton heritage district’s place identity on the very questionable altar of a cultural institution’s ask," writes Brian Marshall.

The Turner Report: Love it or list it, NOTL

"The buyer of a $1.9-million house needs $400,000 in cash and an income of about $220,000 to handle the $8,400 monthly mortgage payment, plus property tax and utilities. Ouch," writes Garth Turner.

Dr. Brown: From stone tools to superintelligence, how collaboration drives human progress

"It takes villages, towns and cities of scientists working together, whether directly or simply by sharing insights and data, to make most science work in our time," writes Dr. William Brown.

Growing Together: Some bits of fall gardening folklore

The following column was written by the late Joanne Young, garden expert and coach, and was originally published in the Oct. 5, 2023 edition of The Lake Report.

Arts: Pottery expert offering classes at old Virgil school

In the past few years, two former school buildings in Niagara-on-the-Lake have been repurposed to make way for a day care centre, bicycle shop...

Walk, drive, run: NOTL’s inaugural Studio Tour will provide an around-town experience of local art

Known for its theatre, wine, history and natural beauty, Niagara-on-the-Lake has so much to offer that it’s hard to imagine needing anything else. But like...

Growing Together: Time for tulips and other bulbs

We are now in prime bulb-blooming time. With the cooler weather, the flowers are lasting a bit longer. All those bright colours sure catch...

Lake Report partners with The Pointer investigative news site

The Lake Report and its news website NiagaraNow.com have teamed up with an investigative journalism publication to give readers access to even more news...

Opinion: Doing more to support our wine and beer industries

Wayne Gates Special to The Lake Report Over my 10 years and four terms as the MPP representing Niagara-on-the-Lake, I have been proud to work alongside...

Arch-i-text: Wood can be a happy answer to design problems

Driving into the outskirts of Old Town, it is impossible to miss the steel and concrete edifice rising on Niagara Stone Road.  Now, this is...

Growing Together: Understanding fertilizers — what does it all mean?

Now that spring is here, and the plants are beginning to send out new growth, it is a good idea to start thinking about...

Ross’s Ramblings: Have quality leather shoes gone the way of the dodo?

My mind has been rambling as the warmer weather approaches and I want to discuss a puzzling trend: what is happening to leather shoes? I...

Code Grey: NOTL urged to do more for aging residents

With town older and greyer than most communities, health care and affordable housing for seniors are major issues   “Code Grey” is one in a series...

To the rescue: NOTL’s volunteer team is ready to pitch in

On a routine training exercise, a team of search and rescue volunteers spent Saturday morning trudging through Woodend Conservation Area in Niagara-on-the-Lake looking for...

NOTLer reveals role in bringing Apollo 13 astronauts home

Toronto, we've had a problem. Those exact words are imagined, but nonetheless echo the real sentiment of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on April...

NOTL Museum’s spotlight on donors: David Murray and Elizabeth Surtees

Barbara Worthy Special to The Lake Report A society that doesn't learn from its past is doomed to repeat the mistakes of the past — and...

Annual summer garden tour returns on July 6

The vibrant colours and scents of summer gardens will be on display again when the annual Niagara-on-the-Lake Horticultural Society Garden Tour returns on July...

Exploring History: Niagara Camp, c. 1920

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum recently discovered a series of photographs of Niagara Camp taken by George A. Bash from Canton, Ohio. Although the exact location...

Arch-i-text: With high costs, we’re not seeing ‘more homes built faster’

This week I’d like start off by borrowing a page from my colleague, Ross Robinson’s playbook, and do a little “rambling” about things which...

Editorial: More ways needed to skin a catnapper

As reported in this week’s issue, and widely circulated on social media, a neighbour of a St. Catharines couple admits he kidnapped their cat...

Growing Together: Let’s explore the world of magnolias

What would spring be without seeing the first of the magnolias bursting forth into bloom? The magnolia tree has captivated imaginations across time and cultures...

Exploring History: The ice jam of April 1909

This photograph shows the ice jam pressing against the wharf and range light house while an unidentified man and boy are standing on the...

Sports: An inspirational pilgrimage to Augusta and the Masters

For many golfers, a visit to the place that bills itself as the Home of Golf — the Old Course at St. Andrews —...

PHOTOS & VIDEO: Roundup of NOTL eclipse photos

  Across Niagara-on-the-Lake, people had different views and experiences of Monday's total solar eclipse. Here is a gallery of photos, some taken by The Lake...

Exploring History: Fort Niagara, 1758

This piece is titled, “A mounted view of Niagara fort taken by Sir William Johnson on the 25th of July 1759.  Drawn on the...

Arch-i-text: The home development system is broken and should be fixed

On March 18, I attended the virtual open house regarding Konik Estates' phase two application for development of lands by Grey Forest Homes Ltd. During...

Not your average community newspaper

When you’re surrounded by as much talent as I have for the last year and a half, you tend not to rest on your...

Dr. Brown: The end and beginning of the human species

Last week’s review of the present and future revolution in genetics returns us to the question of whether the human species will continue as...

Growing Together: Spring has sprung – let’s get your lawn in shape

This past Sunday I spotted the first ones of the season … that’s right: the first dandelions of the year. I know most of...

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