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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.

St. Andrews Glen couple proudly display anti-hate sign

This story has been edited to update newly recieved information. A St. Andrews Glen couple have been displaying and giving away anti-hate signs in their...

Historic power plant gets new life as tourist attraction

An old Niagara power plant has been given a new surge of life. The Niagara Parks Commission unveiled its newest tourist attraction last week with the...

NOTL artist fundraises for women’s initiatives

Niagara-on-the-Lake artist Filomena Pisano is donating about 10 per cent of the proceeds from her new art project to women’s initiatives. As part of the effort...

Council considering monthly parking passes via Honk mobile

Council has approved a plan pursue the creation of daily, weekly and monthly parking passes through Honk Mobile. Approved in a close vote, some councillors...

Pilot makes ‘masterful’ landing in emergency

The pilot of a six-seater float plane made an emergency landing at Niagara District Airport on Saturday. The call came in at about 5:30 p.m. and...

NOTL prepares for crackdown on short-term rentals

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has launched a short-term rental compliance program, offering 24/7 support for complaints against licensed rentals in town. The program, administered by...

New exhibitions for reopening of RiverBrink

Colin BrezickiSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report RiverBrink Art Museum in Queenston has reopened after a long COVID closure, and director/curator Debra Antoncic and her staff...

Eye for Art: Mystery of ‘The Lovers II’

Penny-Lynn CooksonSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report A naughty friend with a twinkle in his eye recently asked, with regard to this column, “When are...

Golf results: Hot putters rule during NOTL women’s competition

A putting contest during the 18 hole women's league's regular Tuesday game brought out the best in some of the players at the NOTL...

Rotary has open spots for golf tournament

Penny MilliganSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report Those darn Rotarians are at it again. The Rotary Club of Niagara-on-the-Lake is well-known for its long history of...

Gardening: Add some life to perk up your summer garden

Joanne YoungSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report Well, July has come and gone, and August promises to be another warm month. Sometimes during this mid-...

Marmitons dinnercelebrates Food Day Canada in NOTL

Food Day Canada is growing across the country.

Young NOTLers say getting vaccinated is best way to resume normal life

Molly BowronSpecial to The Lake Report Six young Niagara-on-the-Lake residents who have received the shot agree that getting fully vaccinated is imperative to going back...

Niagara College wins double gold for Sauvignon Blanc

Niagara College has a new reason to boast about its wines, after taking home a double gold for its 2019 Balance Sauvignon Blanc at...

Advisory council gives youth a voice in NOTL

Janvi GanatraSpecial to The Lake Report While following COVID-19 regulations, adjusting to bi-weekly virtual meetings and pivoting our initiatives to online formats, it has been...

Elaine Tanner proud of new, confident Canadian Olympic stars

1968 medallist happy to see focus on athletes' mental well-being, not just winning    There might not have been anyone more excited than Elaine Tanner to...

Free vegetables available at library, courtesy of Communities in Bloom

NOTLers have a new place to get fresh veggies – for free, or an optional donation. The Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library is branching out and, together with the...

The last spikes: Vintage rail laid at old repair pit

After several months of talks with the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, an authentic railroad track has finally been installed on the former engine repair pit along...

Youth urged to get COVID shotbefore school starts

Unvaccinated kids 12-17 need first dose by next Tuesday With just over one-third of 12- to 17-year-olds fully vaccinated, Niagara Region public health is pushing...

Council Roundup: Pedal Pub gets another lease on life in NOTL

The future is looking good for the Pedal Pub a year after a town council tried to bar it from operating in Niagara-on-the-Lake. On Monday council...

Balls Beach parking stays closed,town looks for more shoreline launch areas

The Balls Beach parking area will remain closed for another six months while the town looks for alternative areas to create launches for kayaks and paddle...

Carriage horses rescued from slaughterhouses, supporters say

A petition supporting horse-drawn carriages has garnered more than 2,800 signatures since it was launched on July 6 with international support coming from England and Ireland. Organizers...

New Pumphouse exhibit first since lockdown

The Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre is back and opening its first art exhibit since pandemic lockdowns ended. For the month of August, the exhibit titled Bistros...

Niagara College wins double gold for Sauvignon Blanc

Niagara College has a new reason to boast about its wines, after taking home a double gold for its 2019 Balance Sauvignon Blanc at...

Is it hateful? Experts talk about ‘traditional marriage’ sign

A sign celebrating "traditional marriage" in Niagara-on-the-Lake recently caused a firestorm, after a neighbour and member of the LQBTQ+ community took to social media...

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