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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.

Lukas Smith remembered as caring, passionate adventurer

Thirteen-year-old Riley Smith had three words for the driver who struck and killed his father Lukas on Sunday night. “I forgive you.” “That’s what my dad would have wanted...

Conflict mars busy council planning meeting

Development, a controversial hot-button issue in Niagara-on-the-Lake, was the focus of a committee of the whole meeting on Monday. Councillors' frustrations over feeling limited in their ability...

Accused in pedestrian fatality back in court in October

A Niagara-on-the-Lake man is to appear in court in October on a charge of failing to report an accident in connection with the death...

New NOTL juice bar uses two pounds of produce per bottle

Bernard LansbergenThe Lake Report Renowned chef Karrie Galvin has worn many different hats throughout her career and now she has started a new chapter by opening...

Council roundup: New medical centre aims for April opening

Shovels will be in the ground sooner than later for the planned new medical centre on Garrison Village Drive. Developer John Hawley, president of Traditional Neighbourhood...

Over a century later, the Grist carries on where Sleeman left off

The St. Davids brewing scene has grown with the long-awaited opening of Grist Craft Kitchen and Brewery on Four Mile Creek Road. Proprietor Robert...

Construction disruptions coming on Niagara Stone Road

Disruptions to residents and businesses along Niagara Stone Road are coming once the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake begins watermain replacement construction on July 19. The affected...

Newest NOTL distillery aims to reduce fruit waste

After four years of building and design, Spirit in Niagara is the newest addition to Niagara-on-the-Lake's bustling distillery industry. The new operation aims to reduce waste...

Golf: Women’s champ Henry shoots 84 to lead field

Reigning women's club champion Yolanda Henry had a great day on the links Tuesday in 18 hole women's league play at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club. Her score of 84...

Museum hosts Kid Curator summer camp

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum is hosting a Kid Curator summer camp from Aug. 9 to 13. Camp is for kids ages 6 to 12 and will run Monday to...

Lais Hotels reopening more of its hotels and restaurants

Niagara-on-the-Lake's Lais Hotels is gearing up to open more of its restaurants as pandemic restrictions begin to lift. Some hotels have been operating for about six weeks, and the...

Businesses ready for more people indoors, but Hirji worries it is too soon

Ontario is entering Step 3 of its reopening plan on Friday, and retailers and restaurant operators are excited for the increased capacity even without foreign...

Business: New NOTL PicNic shop brings the lunch to you

Niagara-on-the-Lake is known as a place to enjoy good food, a quiet picnic by the lake and great glass of wine. Now, a new business in...

Legion fridge donation lets NOTL food bank provide fresh produce

Newark Neighbours food bank has a shiny new fridge, thanks to a donation from the Niagara-on-the-Lake Legion Branch 124. The donation was part of the...

Communities in Bloom launches yellow Gardens of Hope for 2021

Niagara-on-the-Lake's Communities in Bloom committee has planted three new Gardens of Hope as part of an international campaign called Hope is Growing. The gardens, located...

Music returns to Jackson-Triggs with new summer series

After nearly a year, local and Canadian musicians once again have a performing home at the Jackson-Triggs Niagara estate on Niagara Stone Road. The winery will...

Pedestrian, 41, killed in Niagara-on-the-Lake Sunday night

A 41-year-old resident of Niagara-on-the-Lake has died after being struck by a vehicle Sunday night. Police said the man was struck on Irvine Road at...

170 years later, the Grist carries on where Sleemans left off

The St. Davids brewing scene has grown with the long-awaited opening of the Grist Craft Kitchen and Brewery on Four Mile Creek Road. “We’re so flustered,” owner...

NOTL couple launches major scholarship program at Niagara College

An unexpected gift from a NOTL family will help more Niagara College students achieve their dreams this fall. Niagara-on-the-Lake residents Lauren and Vaughn Goettler have established...

Legion fish fry supports Indigenous community

In lieu of Canada Day celebrations this year, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Royal Canadian Legion Hall, branch 124, held its weekly fish fry and donated $2...

Two Mile Creek forest restoration will remove ash trees and Manitoba maples

The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority will be taking down about 400 ash and Manitoba maple trees along Two Mile Creek near Butler's Burial Ground...

‘Traditional marriage’ lawn sign decried ashomophobic, hateful

Property owner defends what gay neighbour calls 'disgusting behaviour'    A lawn sign that celebrates "traditional marriage" has drawn loud criticism from neighbours and Niagara-on-the-Lake residents for being...

Parliament Oak plan ‘outrageous,’incompatible with Old Town, residents say

Proposal for 92 units, including apartment building, faces backlash at open house  A proposed development on the old Parliament Oak school property is "outrageous," inappropriate and ignores...

‘Hostaholic’ Bruce Cumpson prepares to retire

NOTL grower is one of Ontario’s best-known Hosta 'collectors'   This is the latest in a sometimes series of stories about NOTL gardeners and growers and what makes them...

Step Challengesmashesgoal, exceeds50 million

Stephanie Beattie Special to The Lake Report It's a huge number: 50,232,770 total steps logged. Walkers in the month-long Niagara-on-the-Lake Step Challenge smashed the original goal of 20 million steps, and led...

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