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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: Chautauqua and the reason for its being

Editor's note: This column has been updated to correct the locations of the Chautauqua Hotel and Lakeside House. Tourism and Niagara-on-the-Lake, the two are almost...

Ross’s Ramblings: NOTL election signs could use a jolt of imagination

There has got to be a better way. Let’s think about options to lawn signs, which most of our municipal candidates obviously love. Are they...

Exploring Photos: Queenston Heights tourism, circa 1910

Brock’s Monument has always been a popular spot to get the best view of the lower Niagara River and to learn about the Battle...

Niagara Nursery School: Part 2: From NOTL to a much wider world

In part 1 of our series last week, The Lake Report provided a glimpse into the early days of what was to become the...

Election ’22: Brian Marshall: Mayoral candidates discuss development

Disero, Goettler and Zalepa offer their views on protecting NOTL’s unique character Over the past few weeks, I had conversations with each candidate for lord...

The Monuments Men: Part 21: Until war do us part

  Sometimes marriages became victims of the separation caused by fighting overseas This year marks the 100th anniversary of Niagara-on-the-Lake's iconic clock tower cenotaph. In recognition of the cenotaph's...

Healing Cycle: A two-wheeled personal journey in aid of palliative care

My original idea was to cycle around Prince Edward Island on the new Island Walk Trail, 700 kilometres of panoramic beauty along the backroads...

Exploring Photos: The Battle of Queenston Heights

Today, Oct. 13 is the 210th anniversary of the Battle of Queenston Heights. This engraving, circa 1880s, depicts the battle by showing American troops...

The Monuments Men: Part 20: The Yates family’s sacrifice: Two sons lost

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Niagara-on-the-Lake's iconic clock tower cenotaph. In recognition of the cenotaph's century of service through two world wars and beyond, NOTL...

Niagara Nursery School: Part 1: Half a century of community child care in NOTL

To help mark the 50th anniversary of the Niagara Nursery School and Child Care Centre, The Lake Report scoured the scant early records of the...

Exploring Photos: Virgil from above, in 1947

Here’s a great aerial shot of Virgil in 1947. The village of Virgil grew rapidly after the First and Second World Wars. During the...

Arts: Bits of NOTL inspire Pisano’s ‘Finding Camelot’ exhibition at Ironwood

Artist Filomena Pisano is showcasing her love and admiration for Niagara-on-the-Lake on Sunday at the opening of a month-long solo art show entitled “Finding...

Arch-i-text: Celebrating three of McNab’s hidden gems

The hamlet of McNab out Lakeshore Road toward St. Catharines has a long history within the warp and weave of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Named McNab after...

‘Canada’s best-kept secret’: NOTL air cadets launch recruiting drive

From Daniel Couroux's perspective, "Cadets Canada is Canada's best-kept secret." Couroux, a lieutenant in the 809 Newark Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron in Niagara-on-the-Lake, is...

Exploring Photos: Six Nations doll circa 1820

This c.1820s Six Nations doll was donated in 1909 and is reputed to have belonged to a Chief’s daughter on the Grand River. It...

Arch-i-text: Just what is that? Abbreviations and jargon of development process

As we move toward the municipal election in October, some of the candidate platforms include short forms and abbreviations that leave folks scratching their...

NOTL hikers complete challenging trek through Swiss Alps

Gruelling mountain journey is 170 kilometres from Chamonix to Zermatt Three Niagara-on-the-Lake hikers overcame extreme altitude, vertical climbs and even illness to traverse the famed...

The Monuments Men: Part 19: Flight training accident claimed life of young pilot

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Niagara-on-the-Lake's iconic clock tower cenotaph. In recognition of the cenotaph's century of service through two world wars and beyond, NOTL...

The Monuments Men: Part 18: William Wraith, his son and the NOTL cenotaph

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Niagara-on-the-Lake's iconic clock tower cenotaph. In recognition of the cenotaph's century of service through two world wars and beyond, NOTL...

Arch-i-text: Breaking a development paradigm

We need to trade 'developer models' for community designs that worked in past   A few days ago I received an email from SORE (Save Our...

Exploring Photos: Shepherd Boats circa 1950

Here is a circa 1950s aerial photograph of Shepherd Boats along the Niagara River. The Niagara-on-the-Lake Sailing Club basin is located along the left...

The Monuments Men: Part 17: ‘Regret to Advise,’ three words families dreaded

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Niagara-on-the-Lake's iconic clock tower cenotaph. In recognition of the cenotaph's century of service through two world wars and beyond, NOTL...

Remembering the Queen: I almost bumped into her, and other close encounters

Mike Henry Special to The Lake Report Having lived in the U.K. for a several years, my wife Yolanda and I have a few memories of...

Instituting ward system can be a costly, complicated process

Ron Fritz Special to The Lake Report In a Sept. 3 letter to the editor, Kenn Moody asks for a reasoned discussion about a ward system for...

Exploring Photos: NOTL Coronation Parade, 1953

In honour of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, this week’s picture shows a snippet of the Coronation Parade that was held in Niagara-on-the-Lake...

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