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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.

Exploring Photos: Tossing at Niagara Camp, 1872

This illustration shows a blanket tossing at the Niagara Camp military training grounds in 1872. This activity was originally practise by the Inupiat and Inuit...

Growing Together: Warm spell means it’s time to start spring cleanup

With the incredibly warm temperatures last week it felt more like summer coming on than the beginning of spring.  The star magnolias have quickly...

The Monuments Men: Part 44: Flying Officer Arthur Hugh Grange was D-Day pathfinder

  It's been a century since Niagara-on-the-Lake's iconic clock tower cenotaph was erected. Then, in 1926, the Township of Niagara unveiled its own memorial in...

Arch-i-text: Preserving our heritage, one house at a time

A bonus in writing this column has been the bridges it has built to wonderful folks who live in this community. Many individuals have...

Kings, queens and queens consort: What’s in a name?

As the media begin to roll out story after story about the May 6 coronation of King Charles III, questions have been raised: What...

The Monuments Men: Part 43: Virgil’s Jack Hutchison shot down by German fighters

  It's been a century since Niagara-on-the-Lake's iconic clock tower cenotaph was erected. Then, in 1926, the Township of Niagara unveiled its own memorial in...

Hunt for golden egg a full day’s work, but it paid off

Late at night on Friday (or early Saturday morning), Stefan Regier snuck out of his house, careful that nobody was watching him. He had a...

Life writ small: NOTL woman is downsizing her village of miniatures

As she walks through her hobby room, Cindy Carter can't help but to gush over the details of her work with great pride.  From mansions...

The Monuments Men: Part 42: Frederick Charles Duggan first from NOTL to die in Second World War

  It's been a century since Niagara-on-the-Lake's iconic clock tower cenotaph was erected. Then, in 1926, the Township of Niagara unveiled its own memorial in...

Pulling apart the knot of Indigenous trauma

How the community became a Mohawk woman's path to sobriety   “I prefer to be Marie Louise.” Marie Louise gets her legal last name, Bowering, from her...

Exploring Photos: Outlet of Niagara River (circa 1838)

This is a wonderful print by William Henry Bartlett (1809-1854) of the lower Niagara River. The perspective is likely from south of Lewiston, N.Y.,...

A 90th birthday surprise

Friends held a surprise gathering Sunday to celebrate Niagara-on-the-Lake resident Barbara Ahluwalia's 90th birthday. She has been a prominent community volunteer and organizer for some...

Arch-i-text: Our history lost – two more examples that make me wonder

  There is no doubt that I am obsessive-compulsive. In the past, when engaged in a particular project or research, it was not uncommon for...

Exploring Photos: The Bell Telephone Exchange

This Queen Street building, built in the circa 1880s, was home to the Bell Telephone Exchange for many years. The first operators hired were...

The Monuments Men: Part 41: James Wilmott survived first German gas attack

It's been a century since Niagara-on-the-Lake's iconic clock tower cenotaph was erected. Then, in 1926, the Township of Niagara unveiled its own memorial in...

Keeping it Green: Everyone is a naturalist at Niagara College’s spring BioBlitz 

This spring, anyone with an interest in nature and the outdoors is invited to participate in the annual Niagara College BioBlitz. The one-day “scavenger...

Arts: Huge turnout for NOTL author’s book launch

Author Diane Martin was in awe of all the people who showed up at the NOTL Community Centre to support the launch of her...

Exploring Photos: Jerman’s Service Station, St. Davids 

This image is of St. Davids from around the 1930s. It features the Jerman’s Service Station and refreshment stand that operated at the corner...

The Monuments Men: Part 40: Charles Joseph McCoy killed weeks before end of war

It's been a century since Niagara-on-the-Lake's iconic clock tower cenotaph was erected. Then, in 1926, the Township of Niagara unveiled its own memorial in...

Hometown Traveller: Breath-taking Machu Picchu offers lifetime of memories

Milena Veljkovic Special to The Lake Report Everyone has a list of places they want to see or things they want to do – a “bucket list.“ Like...

Exploring Photos: Fishing for sturgeon in Niagara River

This circa 1920s photograph is of two local fishermen, William Ball and Jim “Pud” Patterson, with a young child and a sturgeon caught in...

The Monuments Men: Part 39: Harold George Budd fought at Battle of the Somme

  It's been a century since Niagara-on-the-Lake's iconic clock tower cenotaph was erected. Then, in 1926, the Township of Niagara unveiled its own memorial in...

Beware: Broken glass on Commons off-leash trail

A reader of The Lake Report found shards of broken glass strewn along the off-leash pathway at the Commons near Butler's Barracks this week...

Sweet success: Following her dreams to create a perfect cupcake

NOTL baker's delicious confections are a decadent treat   Laura Crocco swirls the top of each cupcake with sweet buttercream, adding colourful sprinkles and just the right touch...

VIDEO: Celebrating the women of NOTL

This story is one in a package to celebrate the women of Niagara-on-the-Lake for International Women's Day. Find a video of the making of...

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