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12-year-old’s pumpkin patch in NOTL is funding his future

Amid rows of pumpkins at a Niagara-on-the-Lake farm, 12-year-old Ianto Welch is running his own fall business — one built on hard work in the field, community support and a college fund to show for it.

Artist Hao Wang inspired by NOTL landscapes at Vineridge Academy exhibition

Bright paintings, some inspired by Niagara-on-the-Lake scenery, filled Vineridge Academy’s new art studio Saturday as visiting artist Hao Wang showcased months of work from his residency.

Dr. Brown: China: soon to be number one in science

"These days, China is imitating what worked in the West for success in business and science by instituting major changes to its political and managerial system to create the right combination of atmosphere, encouragement and support to develop science within China," writes Dr. William Brown.

Exploring History: Sailors along the shore

This week's photo for Exploring History is a glass lantern slide that features a single horse-drawn cart riding the beach surf along Lake Ontario.

The Lake Report honoured with 13 national awards

Since it began entering provincial and national competitions in 2020, The Lake Report has won a total of 144 awards, more than any other community news publication in the country.

Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake pays $225K settlement to former property owner over ‘misuse of power’

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has settled a six-year legal battle with former resident John Black, who accused the municipality of abuse of process, bad faith and misuse of power surrounding a home he purchased and his planned addition to the home.

$632K road paving project underway in Old Town NOTL

Lakeshore Road in Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Old Town is getting a big facelift from Niagara Region — to the tune of $632,000.

Niagara College support staff join provincewide strike

As the strike by Niagara College's support staff enters its second week, the College Employer Council says negotiations remain stalled and the two sides are far apart.

Surveillance camera ‘in place,’ region says — but NOTL speed camera missing

The region confirmed Wednesday that surveillance is “in place” at the site, which saw repeated vandalism from May through August, while the speed camera was active.

Proposed rules for secondary suites set limits on unit size, setbacks and parking

Under the draft changes, a detached accessory building shall not take up more than 50 per cent of the main dwelling’s footprint and won’t stand more than 4.5 metres tall, among other rules.

Light bites by day, fine dining by night: Revé opens in NOTL

Since acquiring the building keys on May 9, the group has promised to bring something different to NOTL: “Something really elevated, refined and unique,” said Pisarenko. “Yet, familiar.”

Award-winning painting celebrates golf club’s 150th anniversary

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club, founded on its current location in 1875, has been marking its birthday all season — and on Sept. 26 it will hold a commemorative tournament and reception to celebrate in style with some 180 golfers hitting the links.

Local woman brings Narcotics Anonymous meetings to NOTL after recovery journey

Rachel S. first attended a Narcotics Anonymous meeting in 2023, where she introduced herself by saying, “I’m Rachel and I’m an addict.” It was the first time she had ever admitted it — even to herself.

Bottom Line: Alarming planning activities abound in Niagara-on-the-Lake

"We require more applicant identity clarity to assess whether the neighbours are truly acting at arms’ length," writes Steve McGuinness.

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