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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.

Paddle Niagara wants to create boat launch

Paddle Niagara wants to partner with the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake to clean up and open a section of waterfront along River Beach Drive as...

Shortened soccer season closes with fun games

The NOTL Soccer Club wrapped up its season with a series of scrimmages on Saturday. Players from all leagues filled Centennial Sports Park in Virgil...

Shaw Guild puts on elegant garden party

Guests sipped, savoured and strolled Saturday as they enjoyed a relaxing evening of music, art and libations amid some spectacular gardens in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The occasion was, appropriately, the...

Exploring Photos with the NOTL Museum: St. Davids fire hall

This 1944 photograph shows the Niagara Township Council and fire department officials seated out front of the former fire hall in St. Davids. The...

Whitby man, 39, charged after dog left in hot car at outlet mall

Niagara Regional Police arrested a 39-year-old man from Whitby on Saturday, after rescuing a dog left inside a hot car at the Outlet Collection at Niagara...

One man sought after St. Davids gas station robbed

Police are looking for a man who robbed a gas station in Niagara-on-the-Lake Thursday night. The robbery occurred at about 10 p.m. at the Gales...

Woman, 19, dies in NOTL crash

A 19-year-old woman has died after a two-vehicle collision in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Saturday. The crash occurred shortly after 2:15 p.m. at Concession 7 and Line 6 roads. Police said a 19-year-old...

Breakwater failed due to extreme storm surge from river, council told

The Balls Beach stone breakwater collapsed in March due to extreme weather caused by climate change and a design that wasn’t prepared to deal with...

All NOTL councillors fully vaccinated, mayor says

But no decision yet if shot will be mandatory for NOTL municipal workers   Niagara-on-the-Lake councillors are all fully vaccinated, says Lord Mayor Betty Disero. In response...

Hot tennis matches on scorching weekend at NOTL club

NOTL athletes were out in force over the course of a scorching hot weekend to participate in the Niagara-on-the-Lake Tennis Club’s women's and men’s doubles tournaments.

Resident pushes town to create community garden

Council is considering creating a community garden on town-owned land after a presentation by resident Julian Trachsel. Trachsel suggested the idea to council as a way to improve...

Election and COVID: Niagara’s top doctor offers safety advice for voting, campaigning

Holding a federal election when cases of COVID-19 are rising presents a risk for infection, says Niagara's chief medical officer of health Dr. Mustafa Hirji. The...

St. Davids Lions keep on cooking for Haiti relief

On a hot Friday evening, the St. Davids Lions Club welcomed community members to their weekly barbecue. And, though it was a small and local...

Lake Report hosts all-candidates meeting Sept. 7

The Lake Report is hosting an all-candidates meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 7 at Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery in St. Davids. Doors open at 6 p.m....

Shaw Guild hosts first fall garden tour

Gail Kendall Special to The Lake Report For the first time in 15 years, the Shaw Guild Garden Tour is stepping away from its regular early...

Red Roof Retreat fundraiser brings community members together

The difficulty of fundraising during a pandemic has prompted four Niagara-on-the-Lake community members to work together to raise money for the Red Roof Retreat. So...

Golf results: A big payday for Murray

Glen Murray led a parade of four golfers who beat the heat and each shot 2-over 38 to take low gross honours in men's league play...

Election ’21 notebook?? Sign, sign everywhere a sign

It's election season and signs promoting various federal candidates are proliferating around Niagara-on-the-Lake.

What do YOU want done with old NOTL hospital?

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is inviting expressions of interest about how the old NOTL Hospital site could be used.  Will it be knocked down, bulldozed, redeveloped...

Election ’21: Candidates’ views on top issues

  The Lake Report interviewed all the candidates in the Niagara Falls riding for the Sept. 20 federal election. We asked them three identical questions...

NOTL wineries say new government aid program is a big help

Operators will know soon if they receive up to $200,000 in relief    Wineries and cideries that qualify for a one-time grant from the provincial government to help...

Future Vision: Part 1: Community rallied to build former hospital

Denise Ascenzo Special to The Lake Report From the very beginning, the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has learned to survive, rebuild and its residents learned to look...

Niagara’s History Unveiled: Queenston and the portage from Niagara Falls

This is the first 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,...

Election ’21: Meet your federal candidates

Five candidates are in the running for Niagara Falls riding, which includes Niagara-on-the-Lake, Fort Erie and the Falls. With Parliament dissolved and Canada on the path to...

Americans have been allowed into Canada for more than a week. Where are they?

Fully vaccinated Americans have been allowed into Canada since Aug. 9 and Niagara-on-the-Lake businesses are eager to welcome back our neighbours from south of...

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