"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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 relentless manufacturing of clothing contributes to water shortages, pollution and climate change.
Luckily, sustainable trends like visible mending, buying second-hand and textile recycling...
Miranda Krause-Chivers
Special to The Lake Report
During the Royal Family's visit to my hometown of Portage la Prairie, Man., on July 13, 1970, I met Queen...
Earlier this year, Canadians marked the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s reign as Queen of Canada.
As the Canadian sovereign, she had visited this country...
When researching the local men commemorated on Niagara-on-the-Lake’s memorial clock tower cenotaph, it is natural to think of men killed in battle.
However, several died...
Although the Niagara River has a swift current, residents throughout our history have enjoyed swimming along the shoreline, whether it was off the Queenston...
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...
If there’s a butterfly anyone can identify, it’s the monarch.
That's why the migratory monarch's new designation as an endangered species by the International Union for...
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...
Region is "the most beautiful area I've ever seen in my life,” Andrew Pender says
Romantic Niagara-on-the-Lake was the optimal setting for American author Andrew...
Charlotte Letkemann
Special to The Lake Report
You may have noticed a lot of quick-flying little white butterflies around lately.
They are European cabbage white butterflies, which...
Two NOTL care homes say residents love the innovative arts program
Seniors are tuning into their artistic sides at Pleasant Manor and Upper Canada Lodge...
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...
Erika Tubb's delicious peach pie was judged peachy keen during Saturday's Peach Celebration.
Here are the winning pie ingredients and baking instructions courtesy of the...
The Kinsmen Club of Niagara-on-the-Lake's annual Show and Shine returned like a roaring engine on Sunday, as collector cars filled the Commons.
It was a...
With the Canada Summer Games tennis matches happening right here in our hometown, we have the privilege of witnessing some of Canada’s future Olympians...
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...
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...
