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Purse bingo sells out in support of Community Crew

Both parking lots at Club Heidelberg were overflowing with cars for Friday’s purse bingo fundraiser.  “The woman who won the 50/50 draw won $657, that’s how popular it was,” said...

People of the Stampede: Kids, couples, carny workers and more

For 55 years, the Virgil Stampede has been a staple of life in Niagara-on-the-Lake.  With...

Oh yes, they can bake a cherry pie

Each spring, the women of St. Mark’s Anglican Church (and a few friends) bake...

PHOTO GALLERY: Volunteers make the ferris wheel go round

Thank you to this year's volunteers at the Virgil Stampede. It wouldn't be the...

Legion raises more than $3,000 for former bartender

More than $3,000 was raised in support of former Legion bartender Sue Pauls on...

Yellow Door holds open auditions for fall musical “Newsies”

From Disney to Broadway, and now to Niagara-on-the-Lake: the Yellow Door Theatre Project is holding auditions for the fall production of "Newsies." Auditions will be...

Residents OK with Melville condo plans

A developer is planning to replace the old King George III Inn near the docks in Niagara-on-the-Lake with a compact condominium. Blythwood Homes bought 61...

Farmers’ market returns – construction won’t interrupt weekend traffic

There's been plenty of activity this year in the Garrison Village, and with the farmers' market returning this weekend, things are going to get...

Draft strategic plan ready for resident input

The town's draft strategic plan is now ready for resident feedback and suggestions. The plan – meant to be a roadmap of council’s priorities for...

Don’t dare touch the duck

A mother duck was found nesting her eight eggs in a flower pot in The Gardens at Pillar and Post. Staff have placed caution tape...

Queen’s Royal Beach reaches water quality milestone in time for summer

If you're looking for a way to cool off and have fun this summer, you may feel a bit better about taking a dip...

A taste of upper crust life on Officer’s Day at Fort George

Unless you can travel back in time, it’s not easy to picture how officers during the War of 1812 lived off the battlefield. That is...

Short-term rentals to be subject to room tax

Council has set a deadline for next January to extend its hotel room tax to cottage rentals and bed and breakfasts, most of which...

Expanded GO service could mean more tourism for NOTL

An increase in GO Transit services between Toronto and Niagara Falls could mean more visitors to Niagara-on-the-Lake – and maybe ease parking pressures in...

Violence mars final night of Stampede: Police called after fights break out, knife spotted

Richard Harley Somer Slobodian   After several violent incidents Monday night, the Virgil Stampede is going to look into increased safety and security for next year. After the...

NOTL Ambassadors are back for summer season

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Ambassadors have hit the streets for the 2023 summer season. The unique program, designed by volunteers and the tourism industry, aims to welcome...

Rain or shine, paws hit the trail

Niagara-on-the-Lake residents walk their furry friends along the Upper Canada Heritage Trail all the time, but this past Saturday, they raised money while doing...

Unpack Indigenous historical baggage at library’s next Learn & Live session

This June at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library: an opportunity to take a closer look at what Indigenous people in this country carry. The library is...

Council votes for Pedal Pub to stick to regular route on cycling tours

To reroute or not to reroute: that is the question. Niagara-on-the-Lake’s elected officials have rejected staff plans to change Pedal Pub’s tour path in favour...

Fort George is finally back to pre-COVID normality

Fort George is leaving COVID-19 in the past and staff are looking forward to the summer season.  Starting Saturday, the national historic site will be...

Walking tour shines light on the historic role of Commons

Now a peaceful place to sit and enjoy a book, back in 1955 the Commons in Niagara-on-the-Lake hosted around 11,000 boy scouts over the...

Exploring Photos: Butler’s Barracks

Butler’s Barracks is a historic military complex found off King and Mary streets on the Commons. The original barracks were first built in 1778 on...

NOTL Legion raising money for Sue Pauls

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Legion is hosting a fundraiser for one of its former bartenders. Sue Pauls, a longtime resident of NOTL, suffered a devastating stroke in...

Opinion: Drivers and cyclists need to respect one another on the road

Frank Hayes Special to The Lake Report I'd like to respond to Kip Voege's commentary, "Lawyer’s letter on cyclists not justified," (May 4). I don't want to...

Queenston firefighters dish out spaghetti

The Queenston Volunteer Firefighters’ Association held its popular all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner last week at the Niagara-on-the-Lake District 4 fire station in Queenston. Volunteer firefighters started...

Zalepa won at ballot box but Disero had more donations

The candidates who sought seats in last fall's municipal election raised thousands of dollars from grassroots and deep-pocketed supporters alike, election expense documents show. Running...

Workers are busy getting ready for the 55th annual Virgil Stampede: See our online photo gallery

Employees of Albion Amusements began assembling rides for the 55th Virgil Stampede on Wednesday afternoon.  The Stampede runs this weekend, May 20 to 22, at...

Wine sommelier talks stereotypes and sexism at Peller Estates book launch

Natalie MacLean is tired of the harmful notion that women are driven to drink. A good example of this, and one that will likely be...

Glendale Notes: Neighbours fill bags during annual spring cleanup

Under clear skies accompanied by a warm breeze, neighbours of the Niagara on the Green neighbourhood in Glendale came together Saturday mourning to conduct...

St. Davids Leos wash pups to raise cash for dog guides

Last Saturday dog lovers crossed a chore off of their to-do lists all while helping out a worthy cause.  Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m....

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