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NOTL Museum’s Heritage Festival brings history to life

History isn't just preserved in Niagara-on-the-Lake — it's celebrated. On Monday, Castlereagh Street will once again become a living showcase of the town's past as the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum hosts its annual Heritage Festival.

Art at the Pumphouse returns this weekend with juried show, live demos

Paintings, pottery, photography and plenty of riverside inspiration will fill the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre this weekend as its annual Art at the Pumphouse show and sale returns with more than just artwork on display.

PHOTOS: Severe flooding throughout NOTL after overnight storm

Residents of Niagara-on-the-Lake are dealing with the aftermath of a torrential downpour Monday night: several homes, roads and fields in the town are flooding, with the worst of it happening in rural residential areas and farmlands.

Shaw lands $750K grant, takes shows to Toronto

The Shaw Festival has secured $750,000 for its new Royal George Theatre as it...

Joyous NOTL picnic returns Saturday

Niagara-on-the-Lake residents are invited to bring a dish and pull up a seat as...

NOTL baby one of 11 born at Niagara Health on New Year’s Day

Eleven families in Niagara have a new reason to celebrate New Year’s Day. Gabriella Barde was one of 11 babies born at Niagara Health on...

COVID-19: Outbreak declared at Niagara Long Term Care in NOTL

The Niagara Long Term Care residence on Wellington Street in Niagara-on-the-Lake has a new COVID-19 outbreak. Niagara Region public health declared the outbreak Monday, as cases continue...

Jr. A Predators run streak to 11 but end first half with tough loss

Kevan Dowd Special to The Lake Report  They were hoping for 12 straight and managed 11 but the Niagara Predators fell one win short of finishing 2021...

NOTL gives green light to region-wide transit plan

Integrated regional transit program slated to hit the road Jan. 1, 2023   Niagara-on-the-Lake has endorsed an ambitious new integrated, region-wide transit system. On Monday night, during their final...

Icewine Festival postponed due to spike in Omicron cases

Niagara-on-the-Lake's popular Icewine Festival is being put on hold as cases of Omicron surge across the province. The news came Tuesday from the Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake group...

A merrier Christmas: Seniors in NOTL nursing homes receive stockings and teddy bears thanks to community volunteers

Joan King wants every Niagara-on-the-Lake long-term care resident to have an extra special Christmas again this year. That's why she organized a program that will...

PHOTOS: Santa Claus was running through town

Did you see a bunch of Santas on the run through town on Sunday?

PHOTOS: Tractor parade cruises through NOTL, lights ablaze

It was an impromptu idea thanks to Dorothy Soo-Weins, who dreamed up a way to celebrate Niagara-on-the-Lake's farming community during the Christmas season.

COVID cases at Crossroads and St. Davids close classrooms

Three people at Crossroads Public School and one at St. Davids Public School have been infected with COVID-19, a school board official says. As a result,...

Streaking Predators facing tougher test vs. North York

Kevan DowdSpecial to The Lake Report It was another successful weekend for the Niagara Jr. A Predators with two victories pushing their winning streak to...

Pharmacy can’t meet demand for COVID vaccinations

More staff needed as government makes more people eligible for shots   Sean Simpson needs help. The Niagara-on-the-Lake pharmacist has plenty of COVID vaccine available for boosters,...

Glass court featured as White Oaks hosts junior squash open

Niagara-on-the-Lake's White Oaks Resort was home to Canada's Junior Open squash championships over the weekend. The competition attracted about 250 players from across Canada and the world...

Town staff Give Back and choose charity over paid Christmas dinner

What was supposed to be a gift for the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s staff has turned into a new tradition of giving back to the...

Farm worker retires after 35 yearsat Pillitteri

Promises kept: The saga of how Rodney Smith and his family came to Canada and built a life here   Jamie Slingerland Special to The Lake Report After 35 years...

Keeping it Green:Bridging troubled waters Collaboration andprogress across the Niagara River

Niagara Parks wrapped up a speaker series on environmental stewardship with a fascinating discussion of trans-border water issues. Raj Bejankiwar, a physical scientist working for the...

With inclusive playground, no child gets left out at Crossroads

Crossroads Public School is entering a new phase, one where no child ever gets left out of the fun. The Virgil school last Thursday opened its...

Sinking of The Foam, part 4: Almost 150 years on, the Foam is still part of RCYC sailing lore

The last word in our four-part saga of the Foam goes to the Royal Canadian Yacht Club, one of North America’s most respected sailing and...

Reid not sure he wants to stay with town after handling of contract

Canine control contractor Ken Reid may have the opportunity to stay on with the town in some capacity, but he’s not entirely sure that’s what...

Work begins on Virgil’s outdoor community rink

The first posts went in the ground Sunday morning for the new community ice rink in Virgil. Paolo Miele, a former town councillor and driving...

Rental operators are now 99% compliant, CAO says

Chief administrator Marnie Cluckie says 99 per cent of short-term rental operators in Niagara-on-the-Lake are now complying with the town’s licensing and bylaw requirements. “We’re doing...

Residents form group to fight for respectful Parliament Oak plan

A small group of Niagara-on-the-Lake residents is hoping to have a big impact in preserving the character of Old Town. Neighbours Alan Gordon, Connie Tintinalli and Marilyn...

Growing Pains: Part 3: Benefits of short-term rentals amid worries about their impact

This is the third in a series of in-depth stories about how tourism is changing worldwide and how some destinations are dealing with concerns...

The Lake Report takes a Christmas holiday, too

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Season’s Greetings to all! This is the final edition of The Lake Report for 2021 as, like many of our readers, we...

Speed limit to be cut near dangerous Con. 6 intersection

After numerous accidents, traffic lights or a roundabout also are possible   Niagara-on-the-Lake council wants to reduce the speed limit on Concession 6 Road between York and Queenston roads...

Liberals, Tories, NDP all ready for provincial election

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