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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.

Sorella Niagara market showcases arts, crafts and new local business

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum was packed with vendors outdoors on Saturday, selling various arts and crafts during the first-ever Sorella Niagara market. Bianca Sorrenti, a St. Davids...

U.S. couple glad to be back at summer home in NOTL

At midnight on Aug. 9, Americans Dave and Laura Glasz were waiting in line at the Canadian border, anxious to return to their summer home they...

Horse protesters, carriage operator accuse each other of assault

Niagara police are investigating after animal rights protesters and horse carriage operators both allege that assaults occurred on Saturday in Niagara-on-the-Lake. A young employee of Sentineal...

Even naysayer gets second dose at walk-in vaccine clinic

But his wife is happy to be protected from virus   Chris McGregor got his second dose of COVID vaccine at a walk-in clinic at the...

Niagara Symphony unveils ‘pops’ plan for new season

Steven Page, ex- of Barenaked Ladies, will perform with orchestra at opening   A small crowd gathered on Monday evening at Southbrook Organic Vineyard for the...

Marotta’s Queen Street development likely to be approved

Large new project 'looks like a barracks,' mayor says   Niagara-on-the-Lake councillors expressed concerns at a planning meeting last week about a large commercial development by Benny...

Delta variant cases on the rise in Niagara

But lockdowns may be avoided if enough people are vaccinated, models show   Like the rest of the province, Niagara's cases of COVID-19 are on the rise, largely...

Community hosts Jane’s Walk in Chautauqua

Two Chautauqua neighbours have come together to organize the first annual Jane’s Walk Niagara, a community-led event focused on education and connecting neighbours. Jo Anne...

Exploring Photos with the NOTL Museum: Election time at Stagecoach

Like it or not, it's election time again. It's hard to believe this image is real as it shows the Conservative and Liberal parties sharing a...

Golf: Jenkins has career day but Derby scoops top spot

Steven Jenkins posted a career low 1-under 35 in men's league play last Thursday and collected 24 points for tops under the modified Stableford scoring system. But...

Commons keeps off-leash area, but with new restrictions

Dogs will continue to be allowed to run free on part of the Commons in Niagara-on-the-Lake, but Parks Canada is restricting off-leash pets to...

Niagara Nursery School partners with NOTL Valu-marts for donation drive

Shopping at one of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Valu-marts this week or next? Now you can make a $2 donation to Niagara Nursery School at the same time. From...

Mosquitoes in Niagara test positive for West Nile Virus

Niagara has seen its first instances of mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile Virus in 2021. The mosquitoes that tested positive were found in Lincoln,...

Spencer Rice: TV’s ‘Spenny’ brings his schtick to Niagara

Spencer "Spenny" Rice may be known as the politically correct counter-ego to Kenny Hotz in the hit Canadian comedy "Kenny vs. Spenny," but that isn't the only...

Young entrepreneur launches business to help businesses

Molly BowronSpecial to The Lake Report Organization and planning are key to having a successful business and with most things being online, having a clean...

9/11 memories, 20 years later: Tell us yours

On a Tuesday morning 20 years ago the lives of North American residents and travellers worldwide changed forever. For many, the plane hijackings and the attacks on...

Election ’21: Brian Barker chosen as Niagara Falls riding NDP candidate as snap federal election looms

Brian Barker will be the New Democratic Party candidate for the riding of Niagara Falls in the next federal election. The announcement barely preceded widespread news reports that Prime Minister...

NOTL Museum hosting two silent movie nights

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum is preparing to host two silent movie nights with a pay-what-you-can donation charge for attendance. The first show is on Aug. 19 and...

Dog licence applications, disputing tickets can now be done online in NOTL

Niagara-on-the-Lake is catching up to 2021 and moving some of its services online. Residents can now submit applications for dog licences and requests for screening online. Dog...

Body found in Lake Ontario confirmed as man who drowned trying to save friend in Niagara Gorge

A body found in Lake Ontario off Niagara-on-the-Lake has been confirmed to be a 27-year-old man who drowned in the Niagara River gorge on Aug. 1. A 22-year-old...

Mass vaccination clinic at Seymour-Hannah closes Sunday

New smaller clinic to open at St. Catharines hospital on Aug. 17 Niagara Health will permanently close its mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Seymour-Hannah...

Town of NOTL releases new 2021 bike map

Those looking to cycle around Niagara-on-the-Lake have a newly updated map to go by. The Town of NOTL's community safety committee released a new bike map...

New governor general a role model, says Niagara Indigenous leader

With the appointment of Mary Simon as the first governor general of Indigenous heritage, the executive director of the Niagara Regional Native Centre, says he is happy...

Diamond Estates buys Queenston Mile, Creekside and Shiny Apple Cider

Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits Inc. is purchasing two high-profile vineyards and a cider producer in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The company is finalizing its purchase of the Equity...

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