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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.

Town OKs expansion of Royal Oak School

Royal Oak School is expanding again, leasing two more rooms in the old NOTL hospital on Wellington Street where the school operates. The independent school was started...

Pumphouse gives $200 scholarship

NOTL's Olivia Miele has 200 reasons to be excited as she prepares to head to college. The Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre presented Miele, 18, with...

Museum to host treasure hunt and pig roast

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum is putting on a treasure hunt. Well, sort of. On Monday, Aug. 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the museum will hold...

Golf: Tutton has one-shot lead in Legends Cup

Warren Tutton has a one-shot lead after the first round of the annual Legends Cup tournament at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club. The Legends is an 18-hole...

Sports: Fore! Errant golf balls from both sides now

It requires special skill but plenty of golfers find their way on to Ken Porter's front yard Ken and Janet Porter love the home they...

Everybody needs to STOP! at Old Town entrance

Big changes are coming to how drivers get into and out of Old Town. The pivotal intersection of Queen Street and Mississagua streets will become...

Environment–Going Green: Save money by reducing your food waste

Robin Jinchereau Special to The Lake Report The amount of food waste or recyclables finding their way into our garbage bags is falling, but there remains...

Week 10: Putting your garden to bed for the winter

This is the final instalment in a 10-week gardening column series, organized by the Niagara-on-the-Lake Communities in Bloom committee. Joanne Young Special to The Lake Report The...

Week 6: After the Pandemic: Finally getting married

Now that more and more people are getting vaccinated and there is finally a clear pathway out of this pandemic, we will periodically check in...

150 rescued dogs doing well, humane society says

Shocked homeowner says couple were renting Delater St. house     More than 150 dogs removed from a rented Niagara-on-the-Lake home last week are doing well and likely will...

Council roundup: More feedback sought on gateway project

Niagara-on-the-Lake councillors have decided to give the public two more weeks to offer their comments on the proposed gateway at the intersection of Mississagua and...

Chef RyanCrawford opens BarBea wine and snack bar

Chef Ryan Crawford is at it again, this time bringing a Spanish influence to his newest Niagara-on-the-Lake restaurant, BarBea, The wine shop and snack bar...

‘Hammerhead’ turnaround at Balls Beach rejected

Niagara-on-the-Lake town councillors have rejected a staff recommendation to reopen a small parking area where River Beach Drive meets Balls Beach Park and turn it into...

Queen’s Royal Beach water much safer after major cleanup project

The water at Queen's Royal beach in Niagara-on-the-Lake is significantly cleaner now than it was prior to 2017, water tests results show. Tests show water...

Hummel appeals court decision in lawsuit against town

Niagara-on-the-Lake developer Rainer Hummel has filed an appeal in a lawsuit against the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake that was rejected in April. The lawsuit, filed on...

Couple launching new Willowbank Studio in Queenston

Gail KendallSpecial to The Lake Report/Niagara Now Two visual artists are bringing their experience as art teachers in Florence, Italy, to Niagara-on-the-Lake. Sharon Okun and her husband Adam...

Letter: Town found alternate location for tai chi classes

Dear editor: The seniors in my class and I would like to give a very big thank you to Coun. Erwin Wiens and parks and recreation...

Golf: Men scoop big cash prizes

A rainout the week before led to some sizable paydays for competitors in last Thursday men's league golf competition at Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club. John Kozik...

Unvaccinated urged to get jab to protect themselves and kids

With the Delta variant growing, flu season on the horizon and children under 12 not yet eligible for COVID vaccines, NOTL pharmacist Sean Simpson...

Indoor dining, gym workouts resume finally

Restaurants were abuzz as diners returned indoors this past week and some gym goers felt like they could finally get their mental health back...

Harvest Barn postsfun andpun-filled road signs

Stephanie BeattieSpecial to The Lake Report   Humorous, farm-themed roadside signs at Harvest Barn aim to spread positivity for NOTL residents and visitors. Tammy Van Berkel, a manager...

Week 9: Gardening: Steps to preparing lawn for winter

Getting Ready for Winter Part 1: Lawn Prep This is the ninth in a 10-week gardening column series, organized by the Niagara-on-the-Lake Communities in Bloom committee. Joanne...

Farm Workers Hub provides necessary items and community connections

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s inaugural Farm Workers Hub attracted more than 100 migrant workers Thursday night who turned out to receive donations from community members across the municipality. The...

NOTL woman reported missing

Uver Soopere, 81, is missing in Niagara-on-the-Lake as of 10:45 a.m., July 16, according to a release from Niagara Regional Police Services. She was last seen...

Suspected puppy mill raided In NOTL

Residents of a lakefront Niagara-on-the-Lake neighbourhood were shaken up Wednesday afternoon as officials from Provincial Animal Welfare raided a suspected puppy mill at 115 Delater...

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