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Code Grey: Workers, advocates paint a grim picture of health care in Niagara

"Code Grey" is one in a series of stories in The Lake Report about health care in Niagara Region. In hospital parlance, "Code Grey"...

Arts: NOTL author features town in debut novel

Whether you’re team Suze or team Jannie, NOTLers likely will get a kick out of Sally Basmajian’s debut novel “So Hard To Do.” The novel...

Parks Canada cutting down three hazardous trees at Butler’s Barracks

Parks Canada is cutting down three hazardous trees at Butler's Barracks, a national historic site on John Street. The three trees are located near the...

In-depth: How new Ontario law curtails town’s power over development

Residents of Niagara-on-the-Lake could soon start to feel the effects of the province’s new housing legislation, Bill 23, which became law late in November. After...

Horoscope: Conjunction of Jupiter and Chiron will influence your week

Thursday, Feb. 23: In the last week of February, we don’t have any significant aspects, except for the Jupiter-Chiron conjunction. Jupiter is now at...

Exploring Photos: Enslaved runaways after Act to Limit Slavery was passed

Following up on last week’s image about the new Canadian stamp featuring Chloe Cooley, here is a newspaper advertisement for a runaway in 1795....

Growing Together: Curb appeal and making your entrance inviting

Dressing up your front entrance is a great way to add curb appeal and make your guests feel welcome. Update your walkway: The front walkway that leads...

SPORTS: Two unexpected losses and a key win for Jr. A Predators

It was a weekend of disappointment, redemption and surprise for the Jr. A Niagara Predators. Starting a run of four straight games on Friday, the...

Ross’s Ramblings: Mrs. Dove should be in Teachers Hall of Fame. But that culvert …

‘Twas a joy to read the heartwarming and very personal story by NOTL athlete Wallace Wiens regarding the lifelong contribution that Mrs. Dove made...

Letter: Constant conflict over development is counter-productive

Dear editor: I am not an advocate for developer Benny Marotta. I have never met the gentleman, any of his family members or, to my knowledge,...

Arch-i-text: How a reader’s query sent me on a special quest

From time to time I am fortunate enough to have readers of this column contact me. Last week, this occurred on several occasions and...

Dr. Brown: The long and winding road to walking again, with help

We take for granted our extraordinary ability to get about on two legs. Whether walking, running, dancing, skiing or skating, we do it all,...

Letter: Don’t allow apartment buildings in people’s backyards

Dear editor: Applications have been made for an official plan amendment and zoning bylaw amendment to permit a 41-unit apartment building at 223-227 Mary St. It...

Letter: Town ticket for interfering with snow removal is bogus

The following was to council members and Town of NOTL officials. A copy was submitted to The Lake Report for publication. Dear editor: I received a...

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