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UPDATE: WestJet changes course, agrees to rebook flights for family of murder victim Ashley Simpson

This story has been updated from the original article, which appears in the Feb. 15 edition of The Lake Report. The family of Ashley Simpson...

The Lake Report honoured with 27 more awards for journalism

The Lake Report has again been honoured for its journalism excellence, earning a “phenomenal” 27 awards from the Ontario Community Newspapers Association. The association on...

Ross’s Ramblings: Going to Mexico to avoid Canada’s overpriced dental cartels

So many of us have inaccurate ideas about life in other countries. For example, it is easy to believe there are murderous cartels in Mexico,...

Flip, flop and ratify: Council reverses decision that blocked St. Davids project

Town councillors admit they messed up. In the process of trying to approve part of a controversial development application in St. Davids, they say they...

Northern Exposure: Celebrated NOTL artist leading Arctic expedition

Thirty years ago, Edward Spera — then a recent philosophy and psychology graduate — decided to pick up a paintbrush and create something. His life...

Dyck Lane ditched: Town closing lane’s access to Tanbark Road

Despite objections from residents, Niagara-on-the-Lake council has decided to block road access to Dyck Lane from Tanbark Road in St. Davids. Residents of Dyck Lane...

Sports: Two losses make for a tough weekend for Predators

Finishing last weekend with just three out of a possible six points may not have been their goal, but the Jr. A Niagara Predators...

Letter of the Week: What provincial housing targets is NOTL so concerned about?

Dear editor: There has been a lot of talk in various circles about the pressure on Niagara-on-the-Lake from the province to meet housing starts and...

Letter: What’s not to like about trees?

Dear editor: Reading Kip Voege's letter, “Sometimes trees just need to be taken down,” (The Lake Report, Feb. 1) was disheartening if not downright bewildering. What...

Letter: Ideology, religion and horrible views

Dear editor: It is no coincidence that the negative views on Canada's rainbow coalition, and our very own version in Niagara, are uttered by a...

Opinion: Let’s work together to support Royal George revitalization

Wayne Gates MPP, Niagara Falls riding Special to Niagara Now/The Lake Report On Feb. 13, I celebrated the 10th anniversary of my election to represent Niagara-on-the Lake,...

Sports: Team of the Week: U13 Local League 1

The members of the NOTL Minor Hockey Association's U13 Local League 1 team are The Lake Report's featured Team of the Week. Pictured in...

Letter: More bike lanes needed on NOTL roads

Dear editor: In John Morley’s guest column last week ("No harm in connecting Rand and heritage trail"), he points out that the Niagara Parkway bike...

Centenarian Mary Snider draws a crowd for birthday party

When Mary Snider was born a century ago, the first digital camera was still 51 years away. Now, on her 100th birthday, a long lineup...

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