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New interim president aims to revitalize Willowbank

School of Restoration Arts not accepting first-year students, for now   When the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology wanted a chair for its first-ever bachelor of science degree in construction project...

PHOTO GALLERY: NOTL Wolves work on developing skills

The Lake Report's photographer Dave Van de Laar captured these images during NOTL Minor...

Beekeeping program benefits prized pollinators – and Red Roof Retreat

Red Roof Retreat was a hive of activity during last Thursday’s honey extraction demonstration.  The...

Indigenous communities have mixed feelings about path to reconciliation

While some in Indigenous communities feel optimistic about the path toward truth and reconciliation,...

PHOTO GALLERY: Hometown Hockey’s back as NOTL teams get ready for a new season

NOTL Minor Hockey Association teams returned to the ice in full force last weekend,...

PHOTO GALLERY: 2023 Rotary Icewine Cocktail Party

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club’s sold out Icewine Cocktail Party on Sept. 15 raised more than $25,000 for NOTL's Red Roof Retreat and Rotary International...

Sports: Kamran and Davies crowned singles tennis champions

Blue skies and low humidity made for perfect tennis weather and an exciting finish to the Niagara-on-the-Lake Tennis Club's season on Saturday. An enthusiastic crowd...

NOTL boxer heads to Colombia to train for Pan Am Games

She’s competing against some of the best amateur boxers in the world and she knows this is where she is supposed to be. Mckenzie Wright,...

Part 11: Missing in Action: Sgt. Donald Matthews shot down over Germany

In both world wars, there were men killed in action or who died in service who had a connection with Niagara-on-the-Lake but for various...

Residents want better access to future subdivision

A new subdivision being proposed in St. Davids may only have one way in for vehicles – and that's a big concern for some...

Part 10: Missing in Action: Flight Sgt. Arthur Gordon Gibson

In both world wars, there were men killed in action or who died in service who had a connection with Niagara-on-the-Lake but for various...

Neighbours push back against King street condo plans

Residents came in like a wrecking ball at a Niagara-on-the-Lake council meeting Tuesday night. After receiving 430 letters and other correspondence from 152 residents over...

Sports: Girls tennis tourney a smash hit at St. Davids courts

Mariya Yurukova Special to The Lake Report Young tennis enthusiasts, all girls ranging in age from 10 to 14, gathered at the Lions Club Park in...

Whose dam is it anyway?

Dams in Virgil are in need of repairs, but who's going to foot the bill? That's a “million-dollar question,” says a Niagara-on-the-Lake councillor. Well, the...

Heritage Garden Party celebrates NOTL’s history

About 150 people donned their summer finery – and some spectacular headgear – for a Heritage Garden Party last Thursday in support of the...

Part 9: Missing in Action: ‘A most efficient pilot,’ Flight Sgt. James Irvine

In both world wars, there were men killed in action or who died in service who had a connection with Niagara-on-the-Lake but for various...

Niagara police out in force as school returns

Niagara Regional Police were out in force for the first day of school. For its 23rd annual Traffic and Safety Awareness Day, police set up...

Students celebrate their first day back

A few tears and lots of excitement as kids start a new school year Here today and gone tomorrow.  The first day back to school in...

Quest for a cure: Young diabetic leads charity walk

Except for the white patch on her arm, there’s nothing to suggest 11-year-old Greta Sobol’s problems are any different from those of other kids...

New varieties bring an early start to Niagara’s peach season

New types of peaches are allowing farmers to start the peach season earlier, get more fruit into more homes faster and give people new...

Ghost stories and graveyard strolls at annual Jane’s Walk

A heritage home in Niagara-on-the-Lake may be a little bit haunted, if its resident is to be believed.  Elizabeth Pilzecki, who lives at 507 Butler...

Letter: Guide offers tips for preventing oak wilt

Dear editor: Responding to the discovery of a case of oak wilt at Niagara College, the Chautauqua Oaks Project, in consultation with the Canadian Food...

Part 8: Missing in Action: ‘Outstanding coolness, courage and devotion to duty’

Clare Connor received the Distinguished Flying Cross for his act of valour   In both world wars, there were men killed in action or who died...

Sailing Club goes green and reduces litter during Shark Championship

One week, 48 boats and only two bags of garbage. Thanks to Sailor for the Sea's Clean Regatta protocols, this year’s Shark World Championship in...

Literacy-loving residents donate thousands of books to Jamaican schools

A few Niagara-on-the-Lake residents are giving students in Jamaica the gift of reading — one book at a time. Over the coming weeks, more than...

Swimmer conquers the river again

With hands tied and no training, Dylan Rumsey swims for Pathstone   Dylan Rumsey swam 12 kilometres down the Niagara River on Saturday – with his...

Grace United caps off summer with annual market and treasures sale

John Sayers Special to The Lake Report Grace United Church will bookend a summer of church markets in Niagara-on-the-Lake with its Festival Market on Saturday, Sept....

Part 7: Missing in Action: Edgar George Fisher, the final casualty

In both world wars, there were men killed in action or who died in service who had a connection with Niagara-on-the-Lake but for various...

Historical artwork collection donated to the NOTL Museum

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum has come into possession of a historical collection of artwork spotlighting the world of Niagara – with some of these pieces...

Sailing ‘sharkies’ take over NOTL to compete in world championships

It's no easy feat to sail a 24-foot racing sailboat – but for the competitors taking place in this year's Shark World Championships, the...

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