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Opinion: Council’s million-dollar mistake

"Transparency, lawful decision-making and respect for the limits of municipal authority protect not only the town, but also the residents who ultimately bear the financial consequences," writes Maria Mavridis.

Opinion: Best time for the town to act on future of old hospital site is now

"For whatever reasons, Niagara-on-the-Lake has a history of delaying important decisions; here’s a chance for council to break that pattern and make Canada’s most beautiful town even better," writes David Israelson.

Opinion: Niagara deserves a provincial government that works for them

"The government has plenty of time for photo ops and fundraising tours, but not enough time in the House to seriously address the issues families are worried about every day," writes Wayne Gates.

Ross’s Ramblings: White Christmas in a very dark and confusing world

"Media and technology today allow us to be informed, and almost everything is in real time. Not that long ago, less than a century, news travelled at a snail’s pace, if it travelled at all," writes Ross Robinson.

Arch-i-text: Some reflections on the year behind us as Christmas draws near

"In 2025, we have borne witness to a series of assaults on the tapestry of Niagara-on-the-Lake," writes Brian Marshall, writing about the Crysler-Burroughs property, Glencairn Hall, the Royal George Theatre and more.

Growing Together: Every garden needs a focal point to be the star

If you know me at all, you know that I am plant-obsessed. I love all the many details of a plant: its flowers, the...

Exploring Photos: Margherita Howe, 1942

Before Margherita Howe became known as an environmental champion and the co-founder of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Conservancy, she enlisted on Jan. 2, 1942, to help...

Success brewing for this pair of NOTL pub owners

Jovie Joki and Robin Ridesic are like two different branches of the same tree. One runs a successful pub while the other owns a craft...

Royal Oak teachers pave positive futures for students

It's carpet time. Krista McMackin, a teacher for the past three years at Royal Oak Community School, is herding kids into a group for a...

‘No limits’ for women, says Marcia Penner

The name Penner literally is a landmark in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The Penner Home Hardware Building Centre is a destination, the go-to place for home "stuff" and...

Nothing stops NOTL’s women firefighters

At Niagara-on-the-Lake’s fire station in Glendale, women stand shoulder to shoulder with men, and go toe to toe with fire. Rebecca Van der Zalm has...

Dr. Brown: AI programs getting progressively better and reliable

Some form of artificial intelligence had been imagined by fiction writers in the 1800s and the first half of 1900s. But it was Alan Turing,...

An honour roll of NOTL women

Women make the world go 'round – in NOTL and everywhere else. So, we asked readers to nominate women from NOTL who they felt...

A lifetime of learning starts at Niagara Nursery School

It’s a typical morning at the Niagara Nursery School, with dozens of children flowing in and teachers setting up for the day ahead.  Amid the...

Growing Together: The benefits of raised vegetable gardens

If you follow any of the garden blogs or still like leafing through magazines, you will most likely have noticed over the past few...

Part 1: A Clean Sweep: What should we do with years of accumulated ‘stuff’?

From junk drawers to overstuffed basements, many of us have a lot of "stuff" we no longer need. This four-part series will help you...

Red brick home

This watercolour was painted by landscape artist George R. Bruenech. It features a red brick home with a figure of a woman seated on...

Arch-i-text: The ins and outs of choosing a colour palette for your home

So, you’ve decided it is time to paint the exterior of your house and are feeling a little trepidatious.  That's OK – since everyone knows...

Bird watch: Dark-eyed junco

Lily McKinley Special to Niagara Now/The Lake Report Dark-eyed junco: It’s “Canada’s snowbird” and it is a beautiful sight in Niagara-on-the-Lake during the winter. The dark-eyed junco is...

Signature chefs back to tempt taste buds at Niagara College

With the return of Niagara College's annual Signature Chef Series this March, guests will have a chance to sample the unique culinary delights from...

SPONSORED: Jolie offers cutting edge services in a holistic sanctuary

SPONSORED STORY While many medical aesthetic spas and salons offering beauty treatments are opening up, what differentiates the best in class are the values, ethics...

Sports: Team of the Week: U13 Local League 2

The NOTL Hockey Association's U13 Local League 2 Wolves are The Lake Report's featured Team of the Week. Pictured at the home team bench...

NOTL Pickleball Club teams up to fight Crohn’s and colitis

Pickleball is a fast-growing sport in Niagara-on-the-Lake: within a few short months, the town's club has grown to 600 members from 400 members. Using this...

Ross’s Ramblings: Open or closed? What’s up with Family Day in NOTL?

We haven’t really figured out Family Day, have we? As I rambled a few years ago, I hope the decision-makers will finally decide if Family...

Arch-i-text: The origin of ‘greige’ homes goes all the way back to 19th century

Since about 2010, the most popular colour palettes for the exterior treatment of homes have been muted tones dominated by neutral greys and taupes...

Growing Together: Does landscaping boost your property’s value?

Are you planning on putting your house up for sale this coming year? Of course, you will want to get top dollar for your...

Sports: Team of the Week: U15 Rep Wolves

The U15 Rep Wolves of the NOTL Minor Hockey Association are The Lake Report's featured Team of the Week. Pictured in the front row,...

PHOTO GALLERY: Family skate day in NOTL

Check out the Lake Report's shots of skaters hitting rinks and arenas around Niagara-on-the-Lake on Family Day.

Exploring History: Brock’s cenotaph

On Clarence Street, in the village of Queenston, stands this monument, placed by His Royal Highness, Edward Albert, Prince of Wales, on Sept. 18,...

Photo gallery: NOTL players get free entry to Canucks Jr. game

March 1 will be Niagara-on-the-Lake Minor Hockey Night at the Niagara Falls Canucks Jr. A game. On Tuesday, Lord Mayor Gary Zalepa (a longtime...

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