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Sunday, December 21, 2025

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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.

Arch-i-text: Let’s work together to preserve NOTL’s character

I was walking along Queen Street last Thursday morning when I encountered a young couple visiting town, staring perplexed at a yellow sign posted...

Part 9: Missing in Action: ‘A most efficient pilot,’ Flight Sgt. James Irvine

In both world wars, there were men killed in action or who died in service who had a connection with Niagara-on-the-Lake but for various...

Growing Together: Some crops can still thrive in the fall

Is your vegetable garden starting to have bare areas as the harvesting of some crops comes to an end? Time is running short, but...

Exploring Photos: Great International Railway Suspension Bridge, 1859  

This is a lithograph by D.L. Glover from an original painting by Ferdinand Richards. The suspension bridge opened in 1855 and was the world’s...

Arch-i-text: Training our eyes on the world of Gothic Revival

In architecture, the term “revival” is applied to the various design schools that use visual styles that echo the elements of a previous architectural...

Exploring Photos: Back to School circa 1900

It’s back to school time again for Niagara-on-the-Lake students. Here’s a photograph of students in front of the former kindergarten room at 267 Davey...

Part 8: Missing in Action: ‘Outstanding coolness, courage and devotion to duty’

Clare Connor received the Distinguished Flying Cross for his act of valour   In both world wars, there were men killed in action or who died...

NOTL lacrosse team honoured 50 years later

They’re a lot older and a little less athletic, but the surviving members of the legendary 1973 Kinsmen Junior B Warriors got together to...

Part 7: Missing in Action: Edgar George Fisher, the final casualty

In both world wars, there were men killed in action or who died in service who had a connection with Niagara-on-the-Lake but for various...

Growing Together: Plants with beautiful fall berries

I don’t want to rush things, but fall will be here in just a few short weeks. I must admit that I love autumn. The...

Exploring Photos: Honouring our firefighters, 1938

Many parts of Canada have been ravaged by wildfires and the tragic news coming from Hawaii is devastating. In honour of the firefighters battling...

Part 6: Missing in Action: Pte. William Day survived Passchendaele, then luck ran out

In both world wars, there were men killed in action or who died in service who had a connection with Niagara-on-the-Lake but for various...

Growing Together: Myth-busting some common garden ‘wives’ tales’

This past week, I was reading through a gardening-type forum where you could ask your questions and other fellow gardeners could offer their advice. I...

Arch-i-text: Then along came the Regency era

For most of the 1700s, the controlling elements of British society were staunchly conservative, promoting the values of rationalism, order and harmony; attitudes that...

Growing Together: The world of heucheras

There are many plant species that have blossomed over the last decade. When I think about a genus of plants that have made one...

Exploring Photos: Peach time in NOTL

This photograph shows a team of horses pulling a wagon loaded with baskets of peaches. It was taken on King Street in front of...

Arch-i-text: Understanding the Georgian home, the style imported from 18th-century England

Upon the death of Anne, the last of the Stuart monarchs, in 1714, her closest Protestant relative George Ludwig of the Hanovers ascended to...

SPONSORED STORY: All-female cast for ‘Jenny’s House of Joy’ at Foster Festival

For the first time in eight seasons, The Foster Festival has assembled an all-female creative team and acting company for its highly anticipated production...

Growing Together: Get an early start on vegetable harvesting

Gardening can be one of the most rewarding activities and at the same time, one of the most frustrating experiences – and that is...

Part 4: Missing in Action: ‘The Suicide Battalion’ and Lt. Leroy Whitside

In both world wars, there were men killed in action or who died in service who had a connection with Niagara-on-the-Lake but for various...

Growing Together: How to attract butterflies to your backyard

Brightly coloured butterflies are always a welcomed addition to anyone’s garden, not only because of their beauty but also because of their usefulness in...

Part 3: Missing in Action: ‘Game of luck’ ran out for Pte. William Rossiter

In both world wars, there were men killed in action or who died in service who had a connection with Niagara-on-the-Lake but for various...

Exploring Photos: St. Davids Cement Works

This week’s photograph is of St. Davids Cement Works, also known as the Queenston Cement Works, which was built near the Queenston Quarries by...

Hometown Traveller: Exotic birding and wildlife adventures in Costa Rica

Janice White Special to The Lake Report I retired to Niagara in the spring of 2019 and, while I have been doing photography for a while,...

Exploring Photos: Greene’s Livery Stable

This week’s image is of the former livery stables of the Greene family. The stables were established on King Street by Michael J. Greene...

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