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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.

Rise in antisemitism has united Jewish community, rabbi tells Hanukkah celebration in NOTL

Prominent criminal lawyer Brian Greenspan was featured speaker at Navy Hall gathering   Tension between supporters of Israel and Palestine has prompted an increase in antisemitic...

PHOTO GALLERY: Crowds cheer as Tractor Parade rolls through Virgil

Farm tractors (large and small), vineyard equipment, flatbed trailers, ATVs and much more took to the streets of Virgil on the evening of Thursday,...

Wine industry applauds elimination of 6.1% tax, as Ford changes where booze can be sold

Thursday was a good news day for Niagara's wine industry, with an announcement by the Ontario government that includes several new measures to support...

Op-ed: How getting the flu shot saved my life

COVID, flu and other bugs are making a resurgence now. Medical experts are warning people to get vaccinated. And when Lake Report columnist Dr....

Ross’s Ramblings: Our town shines as a primo holiday season destination

So much to do, and so many spirited local folks making Christmas-y things happen. Last weekend, visitors from nearby towns and faraway countries descended on...

Spreading Christmas cheer – one plant at a time

Sparking joy during this grey time of the year can be as simple as adding a touch of colour — and sometimes, it's the...

Growing Together: Sprucing up your winter garden

Now that our gardens are all cleaned up for the winter and things are tucked away, what is left in your garden for you...

Sports: St. Davids boxer another step closer to Paris Olympics

Next stop, Italia. St. Davids boxer Mckenzie Wright continued her quest to represent Canada at the 2024 Summer Games by beating a three-time national champion...

PHOTO GALLERY: NOTL lacrosse team plays before thousands at Rock game

Tracey Hope Special to The Lake Report A group of Niagara-on-the-Lake lacrosse players got to show off their skills and hang out with the pros Saturday...

Arch-i-text: Trees, parks and climate change

Over the past few days, I have been battling a particularly nasty cold, which has reduced my energy levels to a mere ghost of...

Tractor Parade revving up to spread some Christmas cheer

It’s crunch time for Dorothy Soo-Weins. She just finished putting the final touches on one of three entries she and her husband, Erwin Wiens, have...

Growing Together: Reflecting on the past year

With the end of another year coming quickly upon us, many of us are likely reflecting on the happenings of the last 12 months. Even...

Arch-i-text: Democracy in development? Maybe for the few

In November of 1947, Winston Churchill stated: “Many forms of government have been tried, and will be tried, in this world of sin and...

PHOTO GALLERY: Sports: IceDogs and mascot Bones practise with NOTL teams

It was a hockey skate that two groups of NOTL kids and their parents won't soon forget. Two Niagara-on-the-Lake Minor Hockey Association teams had some...

Sports: Team of the Week: U11 Local League 2

Meet the NOTL Wolves U11 Local League 2 team, this week's Lake Report Team of the Week. Goalie Michael Duc, front row: Berlin Falk-Raey, ...

Arts: Artist’s miniature dioramas take you back in time

Connecting with our past can take many forms. We read books, watch movies, visit historical sites and we go to museums. Among its exhibitions, the...

PHOTO GALLERY: Candlelight Stroll shines bright despite rain and cold

Thousands of candles cast tiny shadows across Old Town Friday night.  As 12-year-old Maya Webster was inside the Court House chatting up the who’s who...

Ross’s Ramblings: Enlightening encounters and braving the chilly elements

So much going on in our town and so much to learn. Last week, I came upon the Learn & Live seminar at the Niagara-on-the-Lake...

Growing Together: Fresh greens help spruce up Christmas decor

Decorating with live Christmas greenery has long been a tradition cherished by families around the globe. There is nothing like the fragrance of freshly cut...

Exploring History: King and Queen streets, circa 1910

This photograph shows the popular heritage district intersection before the beloved cenotaph was installed. The store to the left is Connolly’s. The signage indicates...

Editorial: Flawed development system needs fixing

There has to be a better way. It’s easy to say that about just about any process. Most times they can be streamlined, made more...

Enter The Lake Report’s wrapping paper contest

The Lake Report is excited to announce its first-ever wrapping paper design contest. In our final issue of the year in 2022, we transformed the...

Young leaders of Candlelight Stroll shed light on lifelong illnesses

Twelve-year-old Maya Webster hopes to harness the holiday spirit of caring this December to draw attention to one of the many lifelong illnesses affecting...

Museum exhibit shows selfie culture is nothing new

Think taking a selfie to share on social media is something new? Not by a longshot. From the paintbrush to the smartphone, capturing one’s likeness, it...

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