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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.

Doug Garrett: Truly at the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake

Storyteller, volunteer, athlete, family man and a proud Canadian turns 94 Almost everyone around here knows Doug Garrett as a dedicated sportsman, one of the finest golfers...

Keeping it Green: Is emerald ash borer final bough for Niagaras ash?

It’s been 12 years since the emerald ash borer, a beetle native to Asia, was first detected in the Niagara region. Now, the glaring damage...

Residents frustrated, businesses struggling as lockdown gets extended

Many residents of Niagara-on-the-Lake say they are frustrated at the continued closure of outdoor activities and business owners say they are struggling to stay alive as the...

Newark Neighbours’ food drive a big success

The Newark Neighbours food drive was a resounding success last weekend, thanks to the generosity of more than 150 donors. Nearly 1,500 individual items were...

Fire causes $1.5 million in damage to house in Old Town

A fire caused extensive damage to Niagara-on-the-Lake home on Tuesday.

Town ordersparking restrictions, hikesfines near Ryerson Park

Parking restrictions and increased fines are coming to the Chautauqua neighbourhood. The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake will launch a pilot project in the area around Ryerson...

Ford government criticized for outdoor restrictions as thousands visit NOTL on weekend

Data shows over 100,000 visitors to NOTL on weekend as COVID fatigue wears on residents and businesses Mobile phone data shows over 100,000 people entered...

Town cuts pickleball court hours

The town has served up a five-year memorandum of understanding with the NOTL Pickleball Club that reduces the hours of operation of the group's outdoor courts by...

After The Pandemic: Taking that anniversary trip to Europe

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...

Council cuts short-term rental licensing fees by33%

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has agreed to reduce licensing fees for short-term rental owners by 33 per cent this year, a request that had...

RotaryClubbuying oxygen concentrator to helpIndia’s COVID crisis

Fatima BaigSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report The Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club is working with Rotary International to raise money to donate an oxygen concentrator to India. Many people in...

Council rejects proposed parking bylaw moratorium

Permit system to be explored for residents of Niagara on the Green area   Niagara-on-the-Lake town council narrowly rejected a motion to stop enforcing a bylaw...

At 85, NOTL author launches her first novel

Jean Baker's 'Albatross Hall' features famous historical characters, including Napoleon and Duke of Wellington Brittney Cutler Special to The Lake Report At 85, Jean Baker is a lover of...

Pandemic Heroes: Katherine Gaio

On top of brightening the winter for so many NOTLers with her family's appearance on "Family Feud Canada," Katherine Gaio was nominated as a...

Lockdown effective, but variants making things tougher, says Hirji

Data shows 10% increase in people leaving home over past two weeks   Ontario's provincial lockdown is bringing cases down, but not quite as quickly as...

Hirji suspects lockdown will be extended again

With the provincial stay-at-home order extended until June 2, Niagara's top doctor suspects things won't start to fully reopen till July. While he "very much" agrees with the two-week...

Many eligible for vaccines will have to wait for bookings,Hirji says

Vaccine supply is 'much smaller' than number of people becoming eligible   The province has opened up vaccine bookings Tuesday to anyone 18 and over, but Niagara's chief...

Niagara Shores Park could reopen next summer

Lakeside park could help ease traffic problems around nearby Chautauqua neighbourhood   Niagara Shores Park, a natural gem on Lake Ontario with beautiful sunsets and stunning...

Pie’za Pizza giving away 500 pies on Sunday

An authentic Italian pizza, on the house. Niagara-on-the-Lake's Pie'za Pizza will be giving away free margherita pizzas all day on Sunday, to celebrate the store's five-year...

St. Michael school receives $5,500 grant to buy guitars for students

Fatima BaigSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report Niagara-on-the-Lake's St. Michael Catholic Elementary School has received a $5,500 grant to boost its music program. Principal Janice Barretto-Mendonca said...

NOTL Museum wants pandemic memories and items for historical records

Years from now, when the COVID-19 pandemic is long-forgotten, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum wants to ensure area residents will be able view artifacts that help them understand...

‘I got AstraZeneca now what?’

UPDATE: On Friday the province announced it will be giving second doses of AstraZeneca vaccines, starting with people who received their first dose of between...

Town opens Step Challenge registration

Registration for Niagara-on-the-Lake’s 2021 Step Challenge has begun. Residents can sign up as individuals or in teams of up to four people. The program is being run...

Province opens vaccine bookings to all adults Tuesday

All Ontario adults will be able to book a COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday. At 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 18, 2021, individuals aged 18 and over, or...

NOTL, region express thanks to nurses and long-term care workers

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Niagara-on-the-Lake and the  Region of Niagara expressed their gratitude to nurses and long-term caretakers during National Nursing Week May 10-16. And if there...

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