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NOTL businesses happy with economic benefits created by the eclipse

Eclipses are good for business. That’s the word from the Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Chamber of Commerce following one of the busiest off-season weekends the community can remember. “April...

Learn about the man who burned down the town

History has laid the blame for the devastating fire in the town of Newark, now Niagara-on-the-Lake, in December 1813 on Joseph Willcocks, who led...

2024 Willowbank grads all working in heritage sector

The latest cohort of students from Willowbank's heritage conservation program graduated in a convocation ceremony on the weekend — and all 10 grads are...

Dr. Brown: The end and beginning of the human species

Last week’s review of the present and future revolution in genetics returns us to the question of whether the human species will continue as...

Growing Together: Spring has sprung – let’s get your lawn in shape

This past Sunday I spotted the first ones of the season … that’s right: the first dandelions of the year. I know most of...

Bird watch: Northern flicker

Lily McKinley Special to Niagara Now/The Lake Report Northern flicker: The northern flicker is a year-round resident of Niagara-on-the-Lake, marked by its vibrant plumage and distinctive markings...

Get Off Of My Cloud: Tunes to sum up the eclipse

Wasn’t That A Party? At least no one was Blinded by the Light from Staring at the Sun. Monday’s Total Eclipse of the Heart had...

Letter: Public site plan is for a private home

Dear editor: I find it appalling that an angry and entitled resident can have their neighbour's private address published in your paper for all to...

Sports: NOTL figure skaters wrap up a successful year

Another busy and very successful season for members of the NOTL Skating Club has come to a close. At the Provincial Series competition #13 in...

Sports: NOTL hockey teams hand out player awards

The 2023-24 hockey season ice has come to an end, the ice is gone from the arenas and the teams of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Minor...

Letter: Tired of receiving unwanted store flyers

Dear editor: All of a sudden I am receiving paper copies of store flyers delivered to my driveway in plastic bags. Why? These flyers from Postmedia's...

Letter of the Week: How does NOTL’s $100K club compare to other areas?

Dear editor: It was interesting to read about the 28 Niagara-on-the-Lake members of the province's $100,000 a year club in the April 4 edition of...

NOTL’s Peter Warrack earns Meritorious Service Cross

His work targeting human trafficking honoured by Governor General Michel Maisonneuve Special to The Lake Report Niagara-on-the-Lake's Peter Warrack has been formally presented with the Meritorious Service...

Witness the rare solar eclipse at NOTL’s many viewing parties

Niagara Falls may be designated the go-to place to experience the solar eclipse on April 8, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be plenty...

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