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NOTL wrestler Gatta is gunning for Games gold

Niagara-on-the-Lake wrestler Zubin Gatta leaves no room for self-doubt at the 2022 Canada Niagara Games. After placing sixth at the cadet nationals while competing in...

Small crowd gathers to watch first flag raising at Queen’s Royal Park

A small group of people gathered at the top of Queen’s Royal Park on Friday to witness the long-awaited raising of a newly installed...

Vroooom: NOTL Kinsmen car show returns for its 22nd year

After a two-year COVID hiatus, Niagara-on-the-Lake car enthusiasts are ready for the Kinsmen Show and Shine car show to roar back into town. The show...

Fundraising hike for homeless veterans ends in NOTL

Bruce Trail trek is halfway to its goal of raising $576K Moving from military service to civilian life can be challenging for veterans. Lino Di Julio...

Two peach festivals this weekend in NOTL

Get ready for a peachy weekend in Niagara-on-the-Lake as two peach festivals take over the town. On Saturday, Aug. 13, from 10 a.m. to 5...

Erwin Wiens says he’s back in the race for council

Coun. Erwin Wiens has decided to run again for town council after previously announcing he was done after one term. “I want to keep championing...

Niagara Canada Games set course for NOTL Sailing Club

Sails are set to catch wind at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Sailing Club starting Sunday, Aug. 14, as the Canada Summer Games head into the second...

13 for 13 cultural festival arrives in Niagara-on-the-Lake

The 13 for 13 cultural festival finally made its way to Niagara-on-the-Lake Wednesday and it brought a piece of British Columbia with it. Vendors from...

Sports: New golf champs crowned in sweltering weekend tourney

There are some new names atop the champions list at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club after players literally sweated through two days of humid and...

Ross’s Ramblings: Sh-h-h! The Canada Games tennis tournament is at Memorial Park

Do you think athletes prefer to play in front of quiet, empty bleachers? No, they don't. I spent five hours in the furnace-like heat on Sunday...

Letter: Impressed by the saga of NOTL’s Capt. Dinwiddie

Dear editor: I read with great interest the July 28 instalment of The Monuments Men series in The Lake Report, "Separated by war, Phyllis Dinwiddie...

Busy summer of activities at historic Fort George

Niagara-on-the-Lake's historic Fort George, now open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday to Sunday until the end of October, is hopping with summer activities. With...

Letter: Too many cars descending on Old Town. We need a shuttle

Dear editor: I have not read every word of the 168-page detailed and well thought-out proposed transportation master plan prepared by Stantec Inc. However, unlike some...

Sports: U22 Thunderhawks end dream season as undefeated Ontario champs

Andy Boldt Special to The Lake Report With most of their goals for the season already achieved, the undefeated U22 Niagara Thunderhawks focused last week on the...

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