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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.

The Monuments Men: Part 35: The Cowell (Cowl) family tragedies

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...

Niagara’s master gardeners will share expertise at seed sale and swap

Jo-Ann Fraser Special to The Lake Report Want to brighten your February, cultivate daydreams and be inspired to try something new in the garden? Pop by...

Arch-i-text: Setting the record straight: Development is inevitable

In a recent conversation, I apparently surprised some folks by defending a developer. Apparently, as I was told, I am perceived as being firmly...

The Monuments Men: Part 34: A confusion of names: Edmund Petrzywalski or Peters?

  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...

Growing Together: 10 ways to keep your indoor plants healthy in winter

1. Move them closer to a light source. Winter means shorter days and a reduced number of sunny days. So, it is beneficial to move...

Dr. Brown: Research with pigs shows hope for heart and stroke patients

Statistics suggest as many as 300,000 Americans and Canadians suffer from a sudden cardiac arrest out of hospital and roughly half can be resuscitated...

Exploring Photos: Chloe Cooley takes spotlight

Staff at the NOTL Museum were happy to consult on the development of Canada Post’s latest stamp, which features a local historical figure, drawing...

Op-ed: A low, loud hum and then the familiar thump of an earthquake

I heard it first, the low hum sounding like a truck engine that slowly got louder and then the unmistakable thump that caused the...

Cannon balls and muskets among artifacts at history session

Fireside Friday presentations feature tales from War of 1812   What better way to commemorate the 210th anniversary of the Battle of Fort George than through...

Dr. Brown: Latest fusion ‘breakthrough’ more hype than sound science

Several decades ago, long before there was any sense of urgency and angst about burning fossil fuels and climate change, scientists began to explore...

The Monuments Men: Part 33: Gunner Leslie Cudney killed by German artillery

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 Queenston. In...

Exploring Photos: NOTL’s ‘coloured village’

Every February in Canada we celebrate the legacy of Black Canadians. Niagara-on-the-Lake has a significant connection to early Black history of this country and...

Hometown Traveller: The ‘Love Boat’ is still cruising the seas

Paul Jacot Special to The Lake Report Remember the popular 1970s television show “The Love Boat”?  Well, the Love Boat – in name at least – still...

Dr. Brown: Walking again, after paralysis, thanks to modern research

We take for granted our extraordinary ability to get about on two legs. Whether walking, running, dancing, skiing or skating, we do it all,...

The Monuments Men: Part 32: James Rennie was killed in Battle of Amiens

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 Queenston. In...

Exploring Photos: Colonel John Butler (1728-1796)

This 1834 oil painting is an original copy of a piece by Henry Oakley and is one of only five portraits of Col. John...

Exploring Photos: Evans Cottage by RJR Pottery

RJR Pottery was produced in Niagara-on-the-Lake between 1950 and 1964 as a hobby and was mainly sold to friends. Each piece was a one-of-a-kind....

Growing Together: And the winners are … high-achieving plants for your garden

At this time of year, we are flooded with award shows like the Golden Globes, Grammys and Oscars. But why should actors and singers receive...

Dr. Brown: A father’s subtle life influences and NOTL’s Nobel series

My father came from a family of English midland dyers of wool and he was the first to go to university, in his case,...

The Monuments Men: Part 31: Adelburt Samuel Green died while repairing trenches

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 Queenston. In...

Guest Column: The future is electric vehicles and NOTL Hydro is getting ready

Tim Curtis Special to The Lake Report Niagara-on-the-Lake Hydro is preparing for big changes in the near future, when electric vehicles dominate and gas-powered cars are...

Op-ed: Insightful teacher inspired me to set and achieve goals

Wallace Wiens Special to The Lake Report It’s a few weeks into the new year and I’m still on track to fulfilling my resolutions. I can’t promise...

The Monuments Men: Part 30: Virgil’s Frederick Alexander Leggatt died in West Flanders

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...

Growing Together: Encourage kids to ‘play in the dirt’ – and be young gardeners

I think that there is one thing that we can all agree on – kids spend too much time on their phones or in...

Arch-i-text: Retro is ‘in’ as mid-century modern has resurgence

Over the past few years there has been a resurgence in the popularity of mid-century modern design, but what exactly is that? Well, similar to...

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