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Jul. 13, 2020 | Monday
Staff Profile
Kevin MacLean, Managing Editor
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
File photo/Dariya Baiguzhiyeva
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)
News
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)
News
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)
News
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)
News
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)
News
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)
News
Women capture Wood Trophy for fifth year
Golfers at the NOTL Golf Club. (Dariya Baiguzhiyeva/Niagara Now)
News
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
File photo.
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)
News
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
File photo.
Opinion
Editorial: The signs of the times
Holly Dowd. (Supplied)
News
'Listen to the people,' Dowd advises successor
File photo.
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
File photo.
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
File photo.
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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News
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)
News
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) 
News
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)
News
The Grove Farm Shop to open in old Fruit Shack location
File photo.
News, Opinion
Editorial: Some new ideas, big and small
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News
Letters: We welcome your letters
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News
Editorial: Embrace the positive - yea
Ten-year-old Sora Sato-Mound. (Kevin MacLean/Niagara Now)
News
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)
News
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
File photo.
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)
News
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?
File photo.
News
Crossroads Medical Centre still a go, developer says
Cathy Simpson, chief librarian and CEO of NOTL Public Library. (Brittany Carter/Niagara Now)
News
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)
News
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)
News
Doria is #1 pick in NOTL men’s draft
File photo
News
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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