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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.

A heartfelt hug from2-year-old great-grandson

As pandemic restrictions continue to ease and cases of COVID-19 fall, people are finally starting to be able to connect with their loved ones again, which is especially important for family members who were isolated in long-term care homes.

Letter: Town councillors are not ‘old boys’ network

Dear editor: This is in reference to Samuel Young's June 10 letter to the editor, "Underground group aims to unseat town council." I feel some clarification is required...

Museum courtyard nurtures ‘community wellness’

The Incas knew it. So did the ancient Romans and even a few monks or two: Create a courtyard to nurture and help build community wellness. Here...

Fort George celebrates Canada Day virtually

Canada Day will be celebrated virtually by the Friends of Fort George and Parks Canada with a full slate of events this year, “You are cordially invited to...

Pumphouse hosting Canada Day scavenger hunt

NOTL's Pumphouse Arts Centre is hosting a Canada Day art scavenger hunt that will lead participants to various artworks and locations throughout town. Some local artists will be...

Necessity of survival at heart of final Niagara Parks Indigenous talk

The final talk in Niagara Parks' Indigenous series takes place on Thursday with a focus on Indigenous involvement and repercussions from the Battle of Chippewa...

NOTLers fundraising for respite care home, hospice

A Niagara-on-the-Lake woman and some of her friends are helping raise money across southern Ontario to expand a respite care home and hospice for children with...

Peter Todd out as NOTL municipal clerk

After eight years with the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, municipal clerk Peter Todd has run his last council meeting. New chief administrator Marnie Cluckie fired Todd about two...

Indigenous talk looks at cultural importance of the Strawberry Moon

Jackie Labonte and Renee Thomas-Hill, an elder in her community, are hosting a talk with Niagara Parks on Thursday revolving around the significance of the...

Rainbow crosswalk urged for Old Town

Pride walk and more education urged by LGBTQ+ community Stephanie Beattie Special to The Lake Report Pride needs to be celebrated beyond the month of June in...

NOTL COVID cases mainly from household spread: Hirji

Niagara’s chief medical officer of health says most cases of COVID-19 in Niagara-on-the-Lake are coming from community spread, mainly because of gatherings. Dr. Mustafa Hirji...

NOTL a flurry of activity as patios and stores reopen

Queen Street was as busy as Queen's Royal Park on Saturday as visitors and locals thronged together to enjoy the first step of Ontario’s...

Eye for Art: Mistik??ak, Resurgence of the People

Kent Monkman wields a double-edged sword that looks like a feather but is no less lethal.  In his "Mistikôsiwak," (Wooden Boat People), the Canadian Cree...

Town to remove Ontario Courts from bylaw ticketing system

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is planning to bypass the Ontario court system to deal with non-parking related bylaw infractions. The new system, the Non-parking Administrative...

Residents critical of plans for development of Rand Estate

Housing density and destruction of key features among concerns aired at open house   A subdivision proposed on the historic Rand Estate drew heated comments and pointed...

Anxious neighbours watch as police raid St. Davids home

Fentanyl, $84,000 cash, gun seized in bust The sounds of gunshots, barking dogs, and smoke and stun grenades disrupted a quiet St. Davids neighbourhood as police...

Golf: Wiley, Sansom top men’s league

Tom Wiley and Brock Sansom were top point-getters in NOTL Golf Club men’s league play last Thursday. They each accrued 23 points under the modified...

Coyote attacks blamed on easy access to food

Coyote expert says culling ineffective, but preventive measures are crucial   A coyote expert says culling is ineffective, but preventive measures – like sealing garbage cans – are essential to...

Shaw Festival opens unusual performance season

It was probably Plato who coined the phrase: “Necessity is the mother of invention.” But as we crawl our way out of the pandemic, Shaw...

Town using robots to inspect sidewalks

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake's sidewalk inspectors look a little different this summer. The municipality has hired Top Hat Robotics to conduct sidewalk inspections and document problems...

PHOTOS: NOTLers capture solar eclipse

An early morning solar eclipse was visible from Niagara-on-the-Lake on Thursday. Residents like photographer Sonja Schindeler were out to capture the spectacle. Here's a gallery photos:

Coyotes growing brazen in NOTL

Teen boy attacked, others chased and dog snatched from porch   Incidents involving brazen coyotes have been occurring frequently in Niagara-on-the-Lake and on Monday night a 14-year-old...

Concession 6 bridge is deadly crossing spot for painted turtles

When Dan Plomish pulled over to help a female turtle across Concession 6, he found nine more adult turtles dead on the pavement, crushed by vehicles. The unfortunate...

Niagara Parks lecture explores Indigenous role in Battle of Queenston Heights

Online presentations marking Indigenous Month begin Thursday   A series of three talks hosted by the Niagara Parks Commission will take place every Thursday for the rest of...

Fort fundraising to support six summer jobs

The Friends of Fort George is hiring six summer employees this year thanks to a partial federal grant, but needs to raise an additional $17,000...

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