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Jan. 19, 2022 | Wednesday
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Kevin MacLean, Managing Editor
Tai York is now a full-time player with the OHL's Barrie Colts. (Terry Wilson/OHL Images)
News
UPDATED: NOTL hockey star makes the grade as full-time OHL player
Editorial
Opinion
Editorial: Positive reflections
Doug Rempel, president of the Niagara Association of Realtors, predicts prices will keep rising. (Richard Harley)
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Average NOTL house prices break the $1 million barrier
Editorial
Opinion
Editorial: Another COVID lockdown
The shattered driver’s side window of the stolen truck Martin Gordyn was driving. (File)
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SIU clears police officer in fatal NOTL shooting
June 3 front page. (File)
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Year in Review – 2021: A Year of Living Anxiously
Editorial
Opinion
Editorial: Giving back and paying it forward
Pharmacist Sean Simpson says demand for COVID shots far exceeds the ability of pharmacies like his to get needles into arms. (File)
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Pharmacy can't meet demand for COVID vaccinations
The next print edition of The Lake Report will be available Jan. 6.
News
The Lake Report takes a Christmas holiday, too
Liberal candidate Ashley Waters. (Sourced)
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Liberals, Tories, NDP all ready for provincial election
Parking in some areas of Chautauqua will land you a $150 fine. That could change in the slow season. (File)
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Chautauqua group doesn't object to easing parking rules in off-season
Editorial
Opinion
Editorial: Make patio program permanent
A plan by SORE for part of the Rand Estate includes 71 homes. (Supplied)
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SORE designs housing plan for Rand Estate
Editorial
Opinion
Editorial: Dedication personified
NOTL pharmacist Sean Simpson. (File)
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Pharmacy hopes to have children's vaccines soon
Editorial
Opinion
Editorial: Whenever help is needed
Newark Neighbours has been serving NOTL since 1992. (File)
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Newark Neighbours wants help to find a new home
Editorial
Opinion
Editorial: A century of remembrance
Teammates Mitchell Berg (87), Jack Parker (21) and Samuel Walker (9) swoop in too help goalie Tyler Lawrence-Howard. (Kevin MacLean)
News
Hockey: 38 teams flock to NOTL for weekend tournament
A fleet of four NRT OnDemand minivans is now serving NOTL. (File)
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$3 on-demand transit expanded to all of NOTL
NOTL Hydro's offices were closed by a COVID outbreak this week.
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Hydro offices closed after two vaccinated staff contract COVID
The Rand Estate. (File)
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Solmar, Two Sisters drop challenge to Rand designation
Weston Thomas Nesbitt, 39, faces three child pornography-related charges. (Sourced)
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NOTL man facing child porn charges is free on bail
Editorial
Opinion
Editorial: A circle of community care
Sourced image
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Halloween activities at native centre and Red Brick Church
Verna Traina died in 2019 after fall at a NOTL long-term care home. A man who was charged with manslaughter in her death died last week at age 75.
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Man accused in death of NOTL nursing home resident dies before case gets to trial
Jon Taylor and John Sobil, Goldup pairs champions. (Ricky Watson)
News
Golf: That's a wrap – men's league ends with shootout
Niagara-on-the-Lake's sign bylaw governs only commercial signs not personal signs on either public or private property, says retired lawyer Ron Fritz. (Kevin MacLean)
News
NOTL bylaw has no control over private signs
Cam Calder, left, and Grant Williams, right, are congratulated by WOOFs league co-ordinator Bill Katrynuk on winning the Golden Dog and Top Dog trophies. (Kevin MacLean photo)
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Golf: WOOFs celebrate their season finale
Brock's Monument is one of the stops on the Doors Open tour Oct. 16. (File photo)
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Queenston opens its doors for visitors to explore the village
Lara Davidson photo
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PHOTOS: Skaters are back on ice
Members of the Niagara-on-the-Lake 9 and 18 hole women's leagues bid farewell to the club's associate pro Ricky Watson Tuesday. (Kevin MacLean photo)
News
Golf: Women celebrate 'retiring' Ricky
Hydro CEO Tim Curtis, left, and former vice-president Kazi Marouf.
News
Former hydro executive won't serve jail time for $425,000 fraud
MP Tony Baldinelli during The Lake Report’s debate night at Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery. (Ron PLanche)
Opinion
Analysis: Election is over, so let's get to work on pandemic, economy, jobs
Members of the 9 hole women's league with their trophy hardware, from left, Deborah Williams, Helen McCallum and Charlotte Kainola. (Kevin MacLean photo)
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Golf: Women hand out the hardware
Wally Bogusat picks fresh nectarines that he will package up and give out to people around town. The fruit is excess that won’t be shipped to stores. Some of it was likely not yet ripe or too small to pick during the harvest. (Richard Harley)
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Spreading joy one basket of fruit at a time
Cheryl and Robert Yamamoto receive the 2021 Matrimonial Cup from Cal Cochrane, one of the organizers of the tournament. (Kevin MacLean)
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Golf: Yamamotos win annual Matrimonial Cup
Carroll Baker and Robin Williams were among eight women who beat the pro in a friendly shootout last week, but he got his revenge this week. (Billy Simkin)
News
Golf: Women take pro to school and then he returns the favour
Model maker Leslie Mann created this Little Free Library. The design is inspired by the Woodbourne Inn in St. Davids. (Supplied)
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Woodbourne Inn inspires design of St. Davids Little Library
Wackily dressed men’s captain Harry Huizer accepts the Pro’s Cup trophy from women’s captain Martha Cruikshank. The gents opted for colourful attired instead of team uniforms. (Kevin MacLean)
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Golf: Men's team squeaks out colourful victory over women's squad
Editorial
Opinion
Editorial: Riding is one to watch: It could be a wild race  
Glen Murray, seen playing in the club championships earlier this month, had a hot day on the links last Thursday. (Ron Planche)
News
Golf results: A big payday for Murray
Election signs, mainly for Liberal and Conservative parties, are sprouting up around town. (Evan Saunders)
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Election '21 notebook?? Sign, sign everywhere a sign
The NOTL hospital. (Jessica Maxwell)
News
What do YOU want done with old NOTL hospital?
The highly prized WOOFs Trophy. (Supplied)
News
Golf: Jenkins has career day but Derby scoops top spot
A map shows the off-leash area of the Commons. (Sourced)
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Commons keeps off-leash area, but with new restrictions
Aerial view of the Pentagon during rescue operations after the Sept. 11 attack. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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9/11 memories, 20 years later: Tell us yours
Editorial
Opinion
Editorial: Public information: Part 4
Sheri and Patrick Ruby walk near Ryerson Park in Niagara-on-the-Lake. (Richard Harley)
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Challenging themselves to walk that extra mile
Men's open champ James Grigjanis-Meusel. (Ron Planche photo)
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Dramatic playoff finish as NOTL golf champs defend their titles
The lead-off group for the second round of the NOTL Golf Club’s Legends Cup competition featured Darryl Fry, Warren Tutton, Kerry Knapp and Doug McCulloch. (Kevin MacLean)
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Tutton and McCulloch share Legends Cup title
Editorial
Opinion
Editorial: Public information – Part 3
Judy Mantle and May Chang were among the top putters Tuesday. (File photos)
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Golf results: Hot putters rule during NOTL women's competition
Craig Hall. (Supplied)
Entertainment
Shaw staging plays indoors for first time since 2019
Elaine Tanner. (Supplied)
News
Elaine Tanner proud of new, confident Canadian Olympic stars
Athina and Carson McConkey pose in front of Crossroads Public School on the first day of school Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019. (File photo/Dariya Baiguzhiyeva)
News
Youth urged to get COVID shot before school starts
Editorial
Opinion
Editorial: Public information: Part 2
NOTL Golf Club.
News
Golf: Tutton has one-shot lead in Legends Cup
Ken Porter and his granddaughter, Georgia, with their latest finds from the front yard.
News
Sports: Fore! Errant golf balls from both sides now
Ryerson Park.
Opinion
Editorial: Parking enforcement at Ryerson Park
Editorial
Opinion
Editorial: Public information: Part 1
Things are almost back to normal on the golf course, with many COVID restrictions eased. Glenn Young was one of the first to be able to clean his golf ball Friday as ball washers were reinstalled at the NOTL Golf Club. (Jim Garrett photo)
News
Golf: Men scoop big cash prizes
Pharmacist Sean Simpson. (File photo)
News
Unvaccinated urged to get jab to protect themselves and kids
Editorial
Opinion
Editorial: One step at a time
Matthew Wilson died after being hit on Lakeshore Road.
News
Accused in pedestrian fatality back in court in October
NOTL club champion Yolanda Henry plays a shot during the 2020 Champion of Champions tourney. (May Chang/file)
News
Golf: Women's champ Henry shoots 84 to lead field
Mike Eagen, above, tied with Jim McMacken for low gross 38 in last week's WOOFs league play. (File photo/Kevin MacLean)
News
Chapman top point-getter in men's golf
Rob Chubey holds the ball that scored him a hole-in-one on #4 at the NOTL Golf Club last Thursday. (Kevin MacLean0
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Sports: Chubey scores an ace in men's competition
Adam Stirr is one of the protesters who was sprayed with urine. (File photo)
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NOTL teen gets conditional discharge for spraying horse protesters with urine
File photo/Eunice Tang
News
Commons off-leash dog park is under review
The MacSween women, ready to serve their customers at Quiet Acres on Lakeshore Road. From left, Elizabeth, Maureen and Caroline. (Supplied)
News
What's your favourite NOTL place to buy farm-fresh?
Editorial
Opinion
Editorial: Listening is the first step
Matthew Wilson died after being hit by a vehicle on Lakeshore Road in April.
News
Police charge NOTL man in Lakeshore fatality
Mark McKay aced the seventh hole at St. Davids Golf Club on Saturday.
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NOTL golfer scores his first ace at St. Davids
Ginny Green had two birdies Tuesday. (File photo/Kevin MacLean)
News
Golf: Birdies galore in women's match play competition
Four longtime NOTL Golf Club members hit the links last week. William Smith, Doug Garrett, John Thomson and Ian Rutherford boast a combined age of 345 years. (Paul Dickson photo)
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Golf: Wiley, Sansom top men's league
Editorial
Opinion
Editorial: We all are culpable
Last year's men's champ, James Grigjanis-Meusel, has been in fine form the first two weeks of this season. (File/Kevin MacLean)
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Sports: Men's champ leads field with 2-under 34
Editorial
Opinion
Editorial: This one's for YOU
The golf season is in full swing at the NOTL Golf Club.
News
Sports: Planche is big winner in men's golf kickoff
NEEDS
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PHOTOS: Women's golf leagues tee off at NOTL club
Jasmine Garland, 19, gets her COVID-19 vaccine at the old NOTL hospital on Wednesday, during a pop-up Niagara North Health Family Health Team vaccine clinic. In this photo the doctor is drawing a happy face on her bandage. (Evan Saunders)
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NOTL health team vaccinates 150 at special clinic
Editorial
Opinion
Editorial: Thank a firefighter
Editorial
Opinion
Editorial: A solution for Ryerson Park
Vehicles at Niagara Shores Park in 2010. (File photo)
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Niagara Shores Park could reopen next summer
Erwin and Dorothy Wiens. (Kevin MacLean)
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Essay: An uncomfortable message about race and tolerance
Editorial
Opinion
Editorial: Let's learn from our mistakes
Pharmacist Sean Simpson prepares a rapid COVID-19 test. (Richard Harley)
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NOTL pharmacy now using COVID rapid testing system
Editorial
Opinion
Editorial: Rand Estate deserves better
AstraZeneca vaccine. (File photo/Jessica Maxwell)
News
Pharmacies run out of vaccine, with no promise of more to come
Shaw Festival artistic director Tim Carroll. (Supplied)
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Shaw Festival goes al fresco with July play performances
Editorial
Opinion
Editorial: Bumbling and stumbling through the pandemic
Editorial
Opinion
Editorial: Time to #StayHome, again
Nancy Rose, 69, gets her COVID-19 vaccine at Simpson’s Pharmacy on Tuesday. (Richard Harley)
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NOTL pharmacy gets first 400 shots of vaccine
The stone groyne built at Ball's Beach has suffered some serious erosion problems. (Richard Harley file)
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Wind, water seriously damage stone groyne on waterfront
Simcoe Park. (File)
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Town seeks comments on tough new parks bylaw
The fire aftermath. (Richard Harley file photo)
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Electrical problem blamed for massive NOTL fire
Sean Simpson. (File photo)
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'Get protected,' get vaccinated, pharmacist urges
Kevin MacLean photo
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Life in the Pandemic: Waiting for 'work' to resume, gents walked the talk
TIm Curtis, left, and former NOTL Hydro vice-president Kazi Marouf, right. (File photo)
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Former hydro exec facing fraud charge has repaid missing $426,000
Editorial
Opinion
Editorial: Debate, sure. Threats, never
Jim Brown
News
Obituary: Jim Brown, 83, was a true NOTL golf legend
Sean Simpson
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NOTL pharmacy opens COVID vaccine wait list
Donna and David Lailey celebrate her 80th birthday. (Kevin MacLean photo)
News
Friends conspired to mark Donna Lailey's 80th birthday
Tell us your Niagara-on-the-Lake Pandemic Heroes.
Opinion
Tell us: Who are your pandemic heroes?
Dr. Tom Stewart. (Sourced)
News
Fired hospital CEO eligible for $1M severance, but Niagara won't be paying it
Sean Simpson. File photo/Jessica Maxwell
News
Niagara gets vaccine, but rollout too slow, Simpson says
Kazi Marouf, right, has been charged with defrauding NOTL Hydro of more than $425,000. (File photo)
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Former NOTL Hydro VP charged in $425,000 fraud
Dr. Tom Stewart. (Sourced)
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Niagara Health fires CEO after pandemic holiday to Caribbean
The year in review
News
Hindsight 2020: The year in review
Tory MPP Sam Oosterhoff reannounces plans for the expansion of Virgil’s Pleasant Manor. (Kevin MacLean)
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Major Pleasant Manor expansion will cost $37.5 million, CEO says
Editorial
Opinion
Editorial: Spreading festive cheer 2.0
Editorial.
Opinion
Editorial: Spreading festive cheer
Brian Crow, left, and John Scott are among the residents pushing for changes to parking near Ryerson Park. (File photo/Kevin MacLean)
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Plan to reduce Ryerson Park visitors attracts hundreds of 'Friends'
Club champion James Grigjanis-Meusel and associate pro Ricky Watson hit the finish line on the ninth hole as pro Billy Simkin clocks them in at 1 hour and 45 minutes. (Kevin MacLean photo)
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NOTL golf pros raise over $7,000 for men's health
Marnie Cluckie has been hired as NOTL's new chief administrative officer. (Supplied photo)
News
Town hires new chief administrator
A tree down on Lakeshore Road. (Photo by Maria Mavridis)
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High winds keep NOTL Hydro crews busy
Barbara Ahluwalia is inducted as a lifetime member of the NOTL Golf Club last week. WIth her are owner John Wiens, club controller Kevin Winnington, greenskeeper Mike Magwood and head pro Billy Simkin. (Kevin MacLean photo)
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Golf club honours Ahluwalia with lifetime membership
Playing partners Brian McKillop, Stu Young and Paul Dickson celebrate Joe Doria’s hole-in-one last Thursday on the fourth hole at NOTL Golf Club. (Greg McCaughey photo)
News
Golfer aces same hole twice in five days
Legion member Stan Harrington places a wreath at the cenotaph on Queen Street Tuesday. (Richard Harley)
Opinion
Editorial: A day to remember
Wayne Gates. (File photo/Richard Harley)
News
Budget's tourism plan not enough, Gates says
NOTL Golf Club pro Billy Simkin and associate pro Ricky Watson. (Supplied)
News
NOTL pros honoured by their peers
Hydro rates are changing on Nov. 1.
News
Hydro rates rising Nov. 1, but customers have new pricing option
Brian Crow and John Scott stand at the intersection of Vincent Avenue and Niagara Boulevard. The streets in the area are narrow, with little room for parking. (Kevin MacLean photo)
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NOTL will examine residents concerns about Chautauqua traffic, CAO says
Ryerson Park does not have the facilities to serve the large numbers of vistiors, say Brian Crow and John Scott. A residents group has proposed some solutions. (Kevin MacLean photo).JPG
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Chautauqua residents want town to curb traffic, visitor headaches
File photo.
News
Fired hydro manager repays 77% of stolen money
Jim McMacken has his hands full with the President's Cup and the Carmichael Cup. (Ricky Watson photo)
News
Golf: Watson's 68 tops all competitors in NOTL pro-am
NOTL Golf Club course. (Richard Harley)
News
NOTL players compete in annual champions golf tourney
NOTL Hydro building. (File photo)
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Fired hydro worker pays back 60% of stolen funds
Pixabay photo.
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Why they do it: Fraudsters are often desperately in need of cash, NOTL expert says
NOTL Hydro headquarters. (Richard Harley/Niagara Now)
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Hydro worker fired after $250K fraud discovered
Queen's Royal Beach. (Jessica Maxwell/Niagara Now)
News
Popular NOTL beach passes 90% of E. coli tests
Members of the NOTL Golf Club's 18 hole league surround Bob Lavery at the dedication of a tree in memory of his wife Elaine. (Joey Ho photo)
Golf: Women dedicate memorial tree for Elaine Lavery
Editorial
Opinion
Editorial: The glass is at least half full
Workers construct part of the board walk that will stretch from the lakefront up to the entrance to Fort Mississauga, in background. (Kevin MacLean/Niagara Now)
News
New boardwalk will help visitors connect to NOTL fort and lakefront
Someone added a question to the town's warning sign at Ryerson Park. (Lauren Chang MacLean photo)
News
Talk of the Town: No water testing? 'Why not?'
The Solheim and Ryder Cup teams dine al fresco on the first tee while other golfers tee off in the background. (Kevin MacLean photo)
News
Golf: Women cruise to big win over men in team competition
Kimberley Rampersad. (Supplied)
News
Shaw cancels remainder of fall season, hopes to stage 'Christmas Carol' for holidays
Aubrey Blake Clements. (Sourced)
News
Driver in fatal crash impaired by drugs, police allege
File.
News
Feds unveil $500K to boost NOTL tourism
Patrick McCabe. (Sourced)
News
'Aggressive' driving led to fatal hit-run of farm worker
Several trees at a property at the west end of Queen Street were taken down legally, the Town of NOTL says. (Supplied)
News
Talk of the Town: Trees were cut down legally
File photo/Jessica Maxwell
News
COVID pandemic helping fuel NOTL market, realtors say
Editorial
Opinion
Editorial: Take care swimming at NOTL's beaches
Editorial
Opinion
Editorial: Ambassadors program a novel idea
Letter
Opinion
Letter: Poor service from Service Ontario
Photo
News
Golf: Women Beat the Pro, but with a twist
Editorial
Opinion
Editorial: Noise and action on complaints
Jane and Chris Hutchings, with their dogs, in their backyard next to the former Campbell Scott house. (Kevin MacLean)
News
Noisy, unlicensed 'party house' frustrates neighbours
Kevin MacLean photo
News
PHOTO GALLERY: NOTL club crowns new champions after dramatic finale
Doug McCulloch won the 2020 Legends Cup. (File photo)
News
Golf: McCulloch wins NOTL Legends Cup
Editorial
Opinion
Editorial: To swim or not to swim?
Editorial
Opinion
Editorial: COVID and complacency
Stephen Warboys holds the ball that found the hole for an an ace last week. With him are playing partners Kurt Hamm, Harry Huizer and Jim McMacken. (Supplied)
News
Golf: Warboys scores ace during competition
Ron Simkus. (File photo)
News
Town spending $300K to protect Dock Area shoreline
Unsafe water posting. (Kevin MacLean)
News
Town now posting advisories on Queen's Royal beach conditions
Paddle boarders float offshore Tuesday, while a sign near Queen's Royal Beach warns that the water might be unsafe for swimming. (Kevin MacLean)
News
NOTL beach fails E. coli tests, but data not publicly available
Shaw Festival artistic director Tim Carroll. (Supplied)
News
Shaw cancels more shows, eyes reduced fall schedule
Editorial
Opinion
Editorial: Keep public business public
Andrea Douglas managed to beat the pro. (Kevin MacLean)
News
Golf: Four women 'Beat the Pro' in shootout and Ross Smith wins coveted skins game
Jeff and Lucy Brookhouser, left, and Joe and Victoria Interisano helped emergency responders come to the aid of stranded canoeists on Friday in Lake Ontario near the NOTL Golf Club. (Kevin MacLean)
News
A faint cry for help and rescue from Lake Ontario
Real estate sales are booming in Niagara-on-the-Lake. (Jessica Maxwell)
News
Real estate sales booming again in NOTL
Niagara Regional Police say they don't know why the incident occurred.
News
Couple suspects 'sobbing' late-night visitor was attempt at home invasion
Town of NOTL. (File)
News
Deloitte service review outlines $1M in savings, new revenue for town
File.
News
Region defers mandatory mask decision
Editorial
Opinion
Editorial: Fill council vacancy by appointment
NOTL Golf Club logo.
News
Golf: Townley, Derbyshire sizzle with 34s
Tim Jennings, CEO of the Shaw Festival. (Supplied/David Cooper)
News
Shaw cancels August shows, but hopes to salvage some performances in fall
Valerie Chubey, Peggy Larder and Lisa Allen. (Kevin MacLean)
News
Golfers celebrate Canada Day in style
Editorial
Opinion
Editorial: Plenty to celebrate this Canada Day
Coun. Erwin Wiens. (File/Richard Harley)
News
Wiens urges farm workers to speak up if they feel exploited
Atlas and Const. Dan Campbell. (Janice White)
News
Niagara's newest police recruits
Kevin Snook lane swimming at Memorial Pool. (File photo/Eunice Tang)
News
Memorial Pool, Splash Pad open June 29
File photo
Opinion
Editorial: Words, actions and racism
Norm Arsenault holds the Town of NOTL flag. (Diane Arsenault photo)
News
NOTL flags are ready for pickup
Mary Powers won the Tuesday putting contest at the NOTL Golf Club. (Supplied/Sharron Marlow)
News
Golf: Henry, Mezaros lead men's league action
A new 83 MVa transformer has been installed at NOTL Hydro’s York Road station. (Supplied)
News
New hydro transformer secures NOTL's power capacity
Niagara-on-the-Lake Realty president Chris Bowron. (Kevin Maclean)
News
NOTL real estate sales jump and strong recovery predicted
Beamsville farmer Bill George is the chair of the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association. (Sourced)
News
Report accuses farmers of exploiting migrant workers
Men's and women's leagues, and public play, have resumed at the NOTL Golf CLub. Getting ready to tee off on Thursday afternoon are, front row, Jim McMacken and Warren Tutton, with Tim Taylor and Doug McCulloch. (Kevin MacLean/Niagara Now)
News
COVID-19: Town’s Golf Classic, Wall of Fame induction cancelled due to pandemic
All NOTL patients with COVID-19 have recovered, according to statistics from Niagara Region public health.
News
COVID-19: No more active COVID cases in NOTL
Tim Jennings, the Shaw Festival’s executive director and CEO, chats on a Zoom call in his home office during a meeting with company members involved in the new education and community outreach specialists (ECOS) program. (Truly Carmichael photo)
News
COVID-19: Shaw finds positives amid pandemic's negatives
Shaw Festival CEO Tim Jennings. (Supplied)
News
Shaw Festival cancels performances up till Aug. 1
The Shaw presents That's Shawbiz on Saturday afternoon "for the young and young at heart."
Entertainment
Festival hosts junior edition of 'That's Shawbiz' this Saturday
NOTL is slowly recovering from the pandemic. (Photo by Sonja Schindeler)
News
Town now 'cautiously' advises residents to 'Stay safe' not 'Stay home'
File photo.
Opinion
Editorial: Transparency, public information and COVID-19
Lauren Kruitbosch is one of the leaders of the town's new communication strategy. (Supplied)
News
COVID-19: The social medium is the message
Jim Ryan is chair of the NOTL Hydro board. (Supplied)
News
COVID-19: Hydro execs pitch plan for widespread COVID testing, lab in NOTL
A sign outside of Nina Gelateria asks people to practice physical distancing. (Richard Harley)
News
UPDATED: Store fined for patrons not social distancing inside shop and in doorway, mayor says
New Democrat MPP Wayne Gates, his hair a little longer thanks to the pandemic, speaks in the Ontario Legislature. (Supplied)
News
COVID-19: Gates demands more protective gear for front-line workers
Editorial
Opinion
Editorial: Don't let down your guard
Coun. Norm Arsenault with the NOTL flag. (Richard Harley)
News
'Incredible response' for NOTL flag project
NOTL Golf Club pro Billy SImkin and owner John Wiens (rear) keep a social distance as Harry Huizer and Martha Cruikshank are the first group to tee off for the season on Saturday. (Ricky Watson photo)
News
Golf auction raises $6,000 for Newark Neighbours
Canadian Woodworking & Home Improvement magazine. (Supplied)
News
NOTL company takes over Canadian Woodworking magazine
The province is allowing dog groomers, golf courses and some stores to reopen.
News
UPDATED: Province lets groomers, golf courses and more stores reopen
Coun. Norm Arsenault with the NOTL flag. (Richard Harley/Niagara Now/The Lake Report)
News
Your chance to fly the NOTL flag
File photo/Richard Harley
Opinion
Editorial: Flying the flag for NOTL
Kurt Hamm takes a practice swing at NOTL Golf Club. (Eunice Tang/The Lake Report/Niagara Now)
News
Fore! Golf club auctioning season's first tee time to aid Newark Neighbours
Real estate sales and listings are down in Niagara Region, but prices are up and the market's fundamentals are strong, realtors say. (File photo)
News
COVID-19: Niagara house sales hit hard, but prices rise and realtors confident of rebound
NOTL Golf Club break-in. (Supplied)
News
Thieves smash window, grab golf clubs from pro shop
Wilma Morrison at the official opening of Voices of Freedom Park in 2018. (Richard Harley/Niagara Now)
News
'An inspiration:' Wilma Morrison was black history advocate
The town has installed electric signs asking visitors to stay home and pointing out there is no public washrooms. (Richard Harley/Niagara Now/The Lake Report)
News
COVID-19: Mayor makes video plea to tourists: Stay away
Editorial
Opinion
Editorial: Don't come to NOTL – for now
Jimmy Lai
News
Vintage Hotels tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested in Hong Kong
Kevin Maclean photo.
News
PHOTO: Keep calm, eh
The Town of NOTL is erecting electronic signs to deter visitors during the pandemic. The first one was set up Thursday morning at John Street and Queen's Parade. (Supplied)
News
COVID-19: NOTL cracks down on tourists
Jo Pacinda, a wardrobe assistant at the Shaw Festival, works on personal protective equipment. (Photo by Josh Coffey)
News
COVID-19: Shaw staff making masks and gowns
One of the negative reactions to Yvonne Bredow's story about racist behaviour in NOTL.
Opinion
Editorial: A town full of racists? No, but NOTL can do better
Shaw Festival CEO Tim Jennings. (Supplied)
News
COVID-19: Shaw waiting for share of $500M from Ottawa
Rene Bertschi makes face shields for hospital workers. (Supplied)
News
NOTL man creates face shields for health care workers
Sunset worshippers can no longer park at Ryerson Park in NOTL. And they have to keep a proper social distance. (Kevin Maclean/Niagara Now)
News
COVID-19: Walk, don't drive to the park, town says
Tai York of St. Davids was chosen by Barrie in the OHL draft. (Supplied/Hickling Images)
News
NOTL hockey star drafted to OHL's Barrie Colts
Shaw executive director Tim Jennings. (Supplied)
Entertainment
Shaw Festival near financial 'breaking point,' CEO says
The Lake Report
News
Editorial: A message to the people of NOTL
File photo.
Opinion
Editorial: Welcome, farm workers. And an opportunity for NOTL hotels
Cast of Charley’s Aunt in a Zoom rehearsal. Top row: Kate Hennigar (assistant stage manager), Diane Konkin (stage manager), Claire Jullien, Rong Fu. Middle row: Peter Fernandes, Marla McLean, Tim Carroll (artistic director and director of Charley’s Aunt), Cameron Grant. Bottom row: Sarena Parmar, Rick Reid, Neil Barclay, Mike Nadajewski. Solo: Patrick Galligan. (Photo by Diane Konkin)
News, Entertainment
COVID-19: Shaw on hiatus, but holding virtual rehearsals
Fire Chief Nick Ruller. (File)
News
COVID-19: NOTL makes plans for dealing with pandemic
Editorial
Opinion
Editorial: Snowbirds: Stay in self-isolation!
Gail Kendall in Bali. (Supplied/Gail Kendall)
News
COVID-19: 'Stuck' in Bali and trying to get home to NOTL
The Niagara North Stars celebrate their Game 5 playoff-clinching win at home against the Buffalo Regals. The victory qualified them for the OMHA finals in Belleville and a chance at playing in the OHL Cup. (Supplied)
News
A season to remember: COVID-19 pandemic slams door on talented hockey team’s dream year
EDITORIAL
Opinion
Editorial: It's time to put others first
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Opinion
Editorial: Same stuff, different way
The first edition of The Lake Report in 2018.
Opinion
Editorial: We need your support
A group of five women were the first hearty souls out for the traditional New Year's Day round at the NOTL Golf Club. From left: Robin Foster, Lisa Allen, Ginny Green, Pim Earl and Chris Earl. (Hughie Hutton photo)
Entertainment
Women lead the way for New Year’s golf outing
Editorial
Opinion
Editorial: Town needs to protect whistleblowers
Fire Chief Nick Ruller. (File photo/Dariya Baiguzhiyeva)
Opinion
Editorial: A new approach at NOTL fire department
Maya Webster visited Niagara Falls MPP Wayne Gates Wednesday at Queen’s Park to support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s attempt to have the Ontario government fully fund continuous glucose monitoring devices. (Kevin Maclean/Niagara Now)
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Maya takes fight for diabetes monitors to Queen’s Park
Lydia Adams conducts the Elmer Iseler Singers at Niagara United Mennonite Church in Virgil on Saturday as Music Niagara launched its ChoralFest 2019 series. (Kevin MacLean/Niagara Now)
Entertainment
Sing-along Messiah highlights ChoralFest's final weekend
Chartwell Niagara is located at 120 Wellington St. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Chartwell Niagara cited for previous patient altercations
Hazel Norris and Molly Shara. (File photo)
Opinion
Editorial: Kudos to NOTL's young climate activists
Remembrance Day is Nov. 11.
Opinion
Editorial: Take time to remember
Rick and Carol McIntosh with their prize gift certificate for a three-course dinner for two at Ravine Vineyard Restaurant. They won the draw for participating in The Lake Report’s readership survey in October. (Richard Harley/Niagara Now)
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Survey shows The Lake Report is #1 among NOTL readers
Some of the members of the victorious Wrighteous Brothers were on hand to collect their hardware: Front row, Michael Eagen, Dow Wright, Kevin MacLean. Back: Jim McMacken, Peter Danakas, Bob Lavery, John Kozic, Paul Jacot and Will Walker. Absent: Ken Willms, Cal Cochrane and Ken Porter. (Supplied)
News
Golf: Wrighteous men’s league victory
Amalgamations is off the table now. (File photo)
Opinion
Editorial: Amalgamation is dead. But change needed
The map of Niagara municipalities will not be changing.
News
No forced amalgamation for Niagara: Province decides 'one size doesn't fit all'
Only 60 per cent of eligible voters cast ballots Monday.
Opinion
Editorial: Voter turnout needs a boost
John Hinchley, 81, died on Sept. 23. (Supplied)
News
Obituary: John Hinchley, 81, coach, teacher, raconteur
Brian Barker is the NDP candidate for Niagara Falls riding. (File photo/Brittany Carter)
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NDP unveils plan to ‘fight for Niagara’
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Opinion
Editorial: Make an informed choice, but do vote
WOOFs league members toast to another great season on the links at NOTL Golf Club. Middle: NOTL Golf Club pro Billy Simkin presents Doug Garrett with the annual Legends Cup. Bottom: Ted Wiens, Bob Thompson and Gerry Shelly. (Supplied/Bill Katrynuk)
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Thompson, Wiens, Shelly big dogs in WOOFs competitions
Women from the NOTL Golf Club won the prestigious Wood Trophy in a competition at the Port Colborne Golf Club last week. Back row: Barbara Ahluwalia, Lisa Allen, Marg Ketcheson, Margot Richardson, Sue Gagne and Patty Garriock. Front row: Sharron Marlow, Yolanda Henry, Ginny Green and Martha Cruikshank. (Supplied/Shelly Sauer)
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Women capture Wood Trophy for fifth year
Golfers at the NOTL Golf Club. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
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Fry sizzles with 2-under 34
Larry Mantle with his hole-in-one ball. (Kevin Maclean/Niagara Now)
News
Greens win Matrimonial, Mantle aces #4
Just after midnight an unidentified man fired at least four shots into a residence near Kenmir Avenue and Tanbark Road in St. Davids before fleeing, Niagara Regional Police said.
News
UPDATED: Police seek gunman after St. Davids home hit in targeted drive-by shooting
Solheim team captain Martha Cruikshank and men's Ryder Cup captain Harry Huizer, with the hardware. (Submitted)
News
Men edge women in Ryder vs. Solheim match
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Opinion
Editorial: The worst times and the best times
Some of the winning crew at the Chautauqua Open last week. (Kevin MacLean/Niagara Now)
News
Golf: Fearsome foursome shoots -8 to win Chautauqua Open
James Grigjanis-Meusel stands on the clubhouse balcony at The Duke's golf club in Scotland. In the distance is the historic village of St. Andrews. The NOTL native, a talented golfer, is spending the summer working with the club pros at The Duke's. (May Chang/Niagara Now)
News
Memorable summer for NOTL native in Scotland
Police are seeking a dark-coloured Dodge Ram pickup truck after a woman died in a hit-and-run in rural NOTL. (File photo)
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UPDATED: Check your surveillance cameras for Dodge Ram pickup wanted in fatal hit-and-run, police say 
Some of the NOTL Golf Club 2019 champions pose with their hardware and pro Billy Simkin on Sunday. (Kevin MacLean/Niagara Now)
News
Golf: Doria, Robitaille crowned NOTL club champs
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Opinion
Editorial: The signs of the times
Holly Dowd. (Supplied)
News
'Listen to the people,' Dowd advises successor
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Opinion
Editorial: The police and the horse protesters
NOTL Golf Club captain John Wiens and pro Billy Simkin with the interclub competition trophy and their Toronto Hunt Club rivals, pro Jeff Long and captain Kirby Peters. The visitors took home the trophy again in a close-fought 27-hole team contest played on Saturday. (Kevin MacLean/Niagara Now)
News
Golf: Past champs lead in men's action
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Opinion
Editorial: A community worthy of celebration
Kevin MacLean and May Chang on the first tee at the Old Course. (Photo by caddy Bruce Gordon)
News, Opinion
Travel log: A golf trip to historic Scotland
Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club. (File photo)
News
On the tee: Henry, Green, Murray steal the show
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News, Opinion
Editorial: Russian roulette and overnight parking
Stephen Jenkins and Dan Dowling won the NOTL Golf Club Member-Guest Tournament. (Supplied photo by Ricky Watson)
News
Ageless Barbara Ahluwalia shoots 84
This stop line, on a private laneway, really lets you know you're supposed to stop. (Kevin MacLean/Niagara Now)
News
Fix It: Town promises to assess troublesome intersection
Members of the NOTL Golf Club's Friday night Couples League showed their patriotism with their annual Canada Day celebration. (Kevin Maclean/Niagara Now)
News
On the tee: Derbyshire and Simpson come up big
A group of horse carriage protesters projected their messaging onto Grape Escape Monday night. The property is private, and police were notified. (Facebook/Sourced)
News, Opinion
Editorial: Horse protesters have gone too far
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On the tee: Golfers celebrate Canada Day in style
After planting about four bushels of canna lily bulbs in the memorial garden in the park at Nassau and William streets last week, this diligent crew of NOTL Horticultural Society volunteers attack some weeds in the rose garden. From left, Marla Percy, Aurel James, Ingrid Regier, society president Joanne Young, Myrna Hynes and Andrew Hynes. (Kevin MacLean/Niagara Now)
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Feature photo: A little TLC for park on Nassau
Most. drivers ignore the stop at on Niagara Boulevard at Vincent Avenue. This car actually stopped, but three of the next four treated it as a yield. – they slowed. down but kept on going. (Kevin Maclean/Niagara Now)
News, Opinion, Featured
Fix It: Drivers refuse to stop at parkside intersection
NOTL Golf Club team captain John Wiens, left, is congratulated on the team's win by his Niagara Frontier club counterpart Pete Lovering, right. In background are pros Billy Simkin of NOTL, left, and Dan Antonucci of Frontier. (Kevin MacLean/Niagara Now) 
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NOTL golfers squeak out win over U.S. rivals
Steven Wharton and his wife, chef Charlie Clowes, at the 1Awards sponsored by First Ontario Credit Union. (Supplied)
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The Grove Farm Shop to open in old Fruit Shack location
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News, Opinion
Editorial: Some new ideas, big and small
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Letters: We welcome your letters
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Editorial: Embrace the positive - yea
Ten-year-old Sora Sato-Mound. (Kevin MacLean/Niagara Now)
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Fundraiser a hit for Music Niagara
Niagara Adapts is a partnership that brings together seven Niagara municipalities — Grimsby, Lincoln, Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Pelham, St. Catharines and Welland — with Brock’s Environmental Sustainability Research Centre (ESRC) to address climate change. (Brock University/Supplied)
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Brock partners with Niagara municipalities to tackle climate change
Barbara Ahluwalia, 86, outduelled NOTL Golf Club pro Billy Simkin in a Beat The Pro closest to the pin contest Tuesday. Her shot ended up about four feet from the cup. (Supplied)
News
Barbara Ahluwalia, 86, outduels pro in one-shot showdown
Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club. (File photo)
News
On the tee: Eagen top dog at WOOFs
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News, Opinion
Editorial: Public information: Just the facts, please
Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club. (File photo)
News
On the tee: Mantle-Young team rolls to big win
A photo illustration depicts downtown hotel. (Supplied)
News
Developer Hummel plans hotel for Old Town property
A group of protesters gathered one morning after being notified of cutting sounds coming from the property. (Richard Harley/Niagara Now)
News
Town accuses Marotta companies of damaging historic landscape at Randwood
Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club. (File photo)
News
On the tee: Doria wins low gross with score of 38
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News, Opinion
Editorial: The good — no bad, no ugly
Members of the NOTL Golf Club’s Friday night Couples League toast the Queen and the new royal baby Archie at the group’s Victoria Day weekend kickoff. (Kevin MacLean/Niagara Now)
News
Couples league tees off with a royal toast
Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library. (Kevin MacLean/Niagara Now)
News
Libraries solve book sharing problem, for now
One of the Yellow Vest protesters who visited NOTL on Sunday. (Richard Harley/Niagara Now)
Opinion
Editorial: The good, the bad and the ugly
NOTL Golf Club. (File photo)
News
Karen Balcom’s 44 tops in Business Ladies League
Former Lord Mayor Pat Darte says he has not read the report on NOTL’s E. coli crisis
News
Darte won't discuss why public not notified
The ice boom pontoon that travelled to Lake Ontario from Lake Erie will be retrieved from the Canadian shore "in a few days," says an official with the New York Power Authority. Donald O'Connor photo
News
Errant ice boom pontoon tied down
Doug Garrett turns 92 next Monday. (Kevin MacLean/Niagara Now)
News
Featured: Doug Garrett – A sporting warrior turns 92
A sewer repair project on Dixie Avenue in Chautauqua is related to the town's sewer system problems, Lord Mayor Betty Disero says. Kevin MacLean photo
News
High E. coli levels and sewage leaks: NOTL sewers are contaminating lake, two-year town investigation shows
Fifty shades of green. (Kevin MacLean/Niagara Now)
News
Feature photo: Fifty shades of green
NOTL Golf Club. (File photo)
News
Golf smackdown: McMacken scores Men’s Night trifecta
Niagara-on-the-Lake residents Donald O’Connor and his wife Martha stumbled upon this broken ice boom during a walk with dog Ace in Niagara Shores Park. (Donald O’Connor/Supplied)
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Ka-boom: Lake Erie ice boom travels over falls and washes up in NOTL
Lawn bowling at the community centre, July 3, 2018. (Richard Harley/Niagara Now)
News
Lord Mayor to help launch new NOTL lawn bowling season
This lone goose has been camped out at Ryerson Park in Chautauqua for a few weeks. (Kevin MacLean/Niagara Now)
News
The loneliness of the lost-soul gander?
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Crossroads Medical Centre still a go, developer says
Cathy Simpson, chief librarian and CEO of NOTL Public Library. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
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Province tells libraries to send books via Canada Post
Davin Warner was one of the first people to ride the new Yukon Striker roller coaster at Canada’s Wonderland. (Melissa Warner Photos/Supplied)
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St. Davids teen wins Wonderland thrill ride
Head pro Billy Simkin and men’s team captains conduct the NOTL Golf Club Men’s Night draft. (Kevin MacLean/Niagara Now)
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Doria is #1 pick in NOTL men’s draft
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Clarification: Town can't pinpoint cause of sewer spill
NOTL Public Library. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
Opinion
Opinion: Stand up for libraries. And education. And public health. And ...
Kevin MacLean. (File photo)
News
Back to the future: MacLean joins The Lake Report editorial staff
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News, Opinion
Editorial: Rooting out the hate in our midst
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