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RiverBrink marks 40th anniversary with three new exhibitions

The RiverBrink Art Museum is celebrating its 40th anniversary this autumn with the debut of three exhibitions to the public on Saturday, Sept. 23. The...

Letter: The technological revolution – a tale of then and now

Dear editor: After reading Dr. William Brown's column last week ("Artificial intelligence plays a burgeoning role in health care," Sept. 7), it made me think back on...

Letter: NOTLers … Why not?

Dear editor: I would appreciate the opportunity to rebut Dolores Hindle-Derbyshire's opinion that "NOTLers" is not an appropriate nickname for those who live in Niagara-on-the-Lake. I...

Wells of Hope urges community to support Passion fundraiser

After a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19, an annual fundraiser focused on helping people in Guatemala access life's basic necessities is focused on rebuilding...

Lemonade stand raises $302 for NOTL Cats Rescue

Thanks to five-year-old Leland Bastedo, and some thirsty individuals, NOTL Cats Rescue has 302 reasons to be grateful. Leland, along with his three-year-old sister Ruby...

Farmworker Hub volunteer looks to give back with art sale money

For a year now, Lynne Gaetz has been volunteering her time with Niagara-on-the-Lake's Farmworker Hub, helping to provide seasonal farm workers in town with...

Arch-i-text: Eclectic variations marked the decline of Victorian era

Toward the end of the 19th century, a number of societal forces in both Britain and the United States combined to have a profound...

Letter: Yes, we are NOTLers. And proud of it

Dear editor: Last week's letter, "‘NOTLers’ is not an appropriate nickname" was deeply misguided. We need only look to our friends the Quebecers, New Yorkers and...

Letter: Visitor upset horses worked in 28C heat

Dear editor: As a visitor to your town I was very dismayed on Thursday, Sept. 7, to see two horse-drawn carriages out on the streets...

Op-ed: Reflections on Celebration of Nations

Tim Johnson Special to The Lake Report As we reflect upon the seventh annual Celebration of Nations Indigenous gathering in St. Catharines, it’s useful to...

Editorial: The legacy of Terry Fox

Had he lived, Terry Fox would now be 65 years old, a pensioner. His landmark birthday fell about six weeks ago, on July 28. But it's...

Ross’s Ramblings: The Rugby World Cup on a grey day at the Olde Angel Inn

A Sunday afternoon bike ride downtown and the day becoming a bit chilly. Grey clouds were hovering just above our beautiful tree cover. Our town...

Growing Together: Growing hardy mums that’ll survive the winter

As we start thinking of fall, the one flower that probably comes to mind first is the chrysanthemum, also known as mums. There are...

Protecting Niagara Escarpment is newest mission for NOTL’s Jim Collard

Despite retiring from civic life after decades of community work in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Jim Collard knew he wasn't quite done. Born and bred in NOTL, he spent...

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