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Exploring Photos: Great International Railway Suspension Bridge, 1859  

This is a lithograph by D.L. Glover from an original painting by Ferdinand Richards. The suspension bridge opened in 1855 and was the world’s...

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...

New pilot program for workers could benefit farmers

But critic fears revised rules might worsen workplace concerns   A new government program for agriculture workers could make life easier for some farmers in Niagara-on-the-Lake. But...

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...

Unused ordnance could still be problem on old military land

The fate of Niagara-on-the-Lake's decommissioned former wastewater plant on Lakeshore Road is in the hands of the federal government.  In August the Niagara Region's public...

Mystery solved: What causes wet spot at Navy Hall?

Ever wonder what’s going on with that spongy spot over near Navy Hall? After a resident suggested it might be a leaky pipe that could...

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...

Anne of Green Gables brought to life at museum

The stories of Prince Edward Island’s most famous orphan girl, Anne Shirley – or Anne of Green Gables as she is more commonly known...

Grace United Church to celebrate its 200th anniversary with special sermon

This year marks exactly two centuries since construction was completed on the Grace United Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Since the church's opening, parishioners have been gathering...

NOTL tourism sector bouncing back from COVID doldrums

Despite some bumps in the road, this year's tourist season has exceeded expectations in Niagara-on-the-Lake, industry representatives say. The travel sector was one of the...

New crosswalk for busy Mississagua Street

Another new crosswalk in Niagara-on-the-Lake is steps away from completion. The region is installing the new crossing on Mississagua Street at Anderson Lane near the...

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...

Arch-i-text: Training our eyes on the world of Gothic Revival

In architecture, the term “revival” is applied to the various design schools that use visual styles that echo the elements of a previous architectural...

Letter: Council needs to listen to its urban design experts

Dear editor: Kudos to The Lake Report for providing reasoned, detailed coverage of what to me appears to be more than just "Council rejecting input...

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