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Niagara-on-the-Lake reels after storm floods homes, farms

By Wednesday afternoon, most of the flooding had receded, but the cleanup, repairs and steps to mitigate such problems when the next storm strikes has only begun.

Animals rushed from flooded Niagara-on-the-Lake rescue farm

Fish washed onto the driveway and geese swam past them after floodwater swallowed an animal rescue farm in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

The long journey home: Search for missing dog enters eighth week

Since May, the Ibbotson family and a team of volunteers have been searching for Luna the dog, who has been spotted by multiple people around town but hasn't successfully been caught and taken back home.

Volunteers step forward at 63rd St. Davids Lions Carnival

The St. Davids Lions Club has pulled off its family carnival for a 63rd straight year, and its club president says he could not be happier with the number of people who came out to the village fairgrounds.

Grade 6 student at St. Michael wins big in Legion contest

Last fall, Dean Pagnotta wrote about these men and women who fought for Canada, each carrying out "a brave and heartfelt job," he wrote in a 335-word essay.

Israelson: As vote looms, let’s ignore the nasty babble

David IsraelsonSpecial to The Lake Report As we stumble toward the Sept. 20 federal election, some of the biggest questions voters may face are not on...

Good clean fun planned for World Cleanup Day

This Saturday, Sept. 18 is World Cleanup Day and a community litter cleanup is the perfect way to enjoy some fresh air. Volunteers are encouraged to take...

NOTL Museum volunteers knit and crochet 2,000 poppies for art installation

A group of Niagara-on-the-Lake volunteers known as “The Poppy Brigade” are working to create an art installation that will feature more than 2,000 knit and...

20 Years After 9/11: A song in the aftermath

Joe VandelindeSpecial to The Lake Report Our personal 9/11 story is probably no different than millions of other people's. Both my wife and I watched in...

Council steers clear of changingPedal Pub’s downtown route

After 45 minutes of debate, Niagara-on-the-Lake councillors decided they will do nothing about the route for the Pedal Pub. At the end of July, council tasked...

Voters complain of long lines, delays at some advance polls

Huge turnout on first day causes frustration and anger   The first day of advance polls at the Virgil arena and the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre were chaotic and...

Only 12 of 255 short-term rentals eligible for new accommodation tax

Only 12 of 255 licensed short-term rentals in Niagara-on-the-Lake would have to collect the town's new accommodation tax, which targets properties with five or more rooms. Of...

Spreading joy one basket of fruit at a time

Wally Bogusat shares Niagara's delicious bounty with friends, neighbours and strangers   Wally Bogusat hates to see food go to waste – especially tree-ripened, Niagara-grown, delicious, healthy...

Niagara’s History Unveiled: A memorial to Canada’s victims of 9/11 terror attacks

Elizabeth Masson Special to The Lake Report Tucked away off Read Road on the western fringe of Niagara-on-the-Lake is the 9/11 Memorial Park, one of the only parks in...

Museum tea party raises a cup to celebrate book on NOTL women who made their mark

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum is hosting a festive tea party to celebrate its new publication, "Making Her Mark," which showcases the historical accomplishments of the women of NOTL. The...

Golf: Yamamotos win annual Matrimonial Cup

They faced pressure akin to playing the back nine of the Master's on a Sunday but 35 couples happily duelled it out in the Matrimonial Cup...

Niagara woman searching for kidney donor

Without surgery, Debbie Jamison faces a life of dialysis treatments   Debbie Jamison has about a year to find a kidney donor before she has to...

NOTL chamber to hold 9/11 ceremony at clock tower on 20th anniversary of terror attacks

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce is holding a ceremony to commemorate lives lost in the horrific terror attacks of 9/11. The ceremony will take place...

Slow down, deputy chief tells drivers on first day of school

Kids were eager to get to class — and to get home, on the first day of school Tuesday. Longtime St. Davids Public School crossing...

Business and economy focus of Chamber debate

Getting the economy back on track after 18 months of COVID disruption was a key focus of a federal debate Wednesday afternoon hosted by the Niagara-on-the-Lake, Niagara Falls...

Candidates joust over vaccines, climate change and economic recovery

COVID-19 recovery, vaccine mandates and climate change were some of the big topics federal candidates for the Niagara Falls riding debated in Niagara-on-the-Lake Tuesday night.

Editorial: Candidate debate a lively affair

Tuesday’s all-candidates debate hosted by The Lake Report was a telling tale of our riding's political candidates for the federal election.  Overall, we were delighted...

Niagara’s History Unveiled: ???????Sandsuckers, ice jams and decades of change

This is the third in a four-part series based on a talk given as a part of the Niagara Historical Society’s lecture series. Because of the pandemic, the...

Town wants to add more bike lanes in rural areas

Niagara-on-the-Lake wants money from the province to create more bike lanes in the rural areas of the municipality. And if there's no money available, the...

NOTL to consider 20 Virgil buildings for historic value

The town will review a list of 20 buildings in Virgil for inclusion in the Municipal Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest,...

Letter: Reflections on Mennonite and Indigenous genocides

Dear editor: In 2019, Parliament proclaimed the second week of September as Canadian Mennonite Heritage Week. But who are the Mennonites and why is this important? Mostly...

Golf: Women take pro to school and then he returns the favour

Eight members of the Niagara-on-the-Lake 18 hole women's league beat the club pro in a fun shootout competition last Tuesday morning.

Anatomy of a rescue: Sailboat freed from sandbar off Queen’s Royal Park

A 35-foot sailboat that ran aground on a sandbar off Queen’s Royal Park on the windy evening of Sept. 1 was finally freed two days later.

Shaw actor runs 100 miles to support Canadian entertainers

For the second year in a row, Shaw Festival actor Kevin “Koovy” McLachlan completed a self-organized run for charity. McLachlan spent just more than 35 hours running 100...

Survey finds 75% dislike proposed gateway obelisk

People really don't like the proposed new design for the entranceway to Old Town, a survey has found. The proposed gateway drew a lot of...

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