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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.

Anonymous donor matching Nursery School donations up to $10K

An anonymous donor is encouraging people to donate to Niagara Nursery School by matching donations up to $10,000. The funding will go towards the $2...

Friends of Ryerson Park say concerns about safety, not exclusivity

The Friends of Ryerson Park say proposed solutions to neighbourhood traffic and parking problems were never about excluding people from using the park. Last week,...

Marotta unveils 191-home subdivision plan for Rand Estate

Resident group SORE vows to fight 'completely inappropriate' proposal for heritage property   Developer Benny Marotta has submitted new plans for his controversial development project on the...

Neighbours fight Queenston Mile’s bid for zoning change

Questions raised about wine operation, plans for large weddings in violation of bylaw Queenston Mile Vineyards argued its case for a town zoning bylaw amendment Monday to allow the...

Pharmacies run out of vaccine, with no promise of more to come

And then there was none. Pharmacies in Niagara-on-the-Lake that had been busy inoculating patients against COVID-19 have been forced to stop. They have all run out...

Ross’ Ramblings: Vaccines, vaccinations and a brief history lesson

As we meander along the roads and trails of the Niagara region, please smile behind your masks and offer others a welcoming wave.  So...

Pandemic Heroes: Heidi Johnson at Willow

One of our Pandemic Heroes nominations came from Cynthia Rand, who nominated Heidi Johnson from Willow Cakes & Pastries. "She is always there when I...

Eye for Art: Feeling distressed?

Penny-Lynn CooksonSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report Had enough of changing restrictions and lockdown? Looking in the mirror occasionally and feeling like letting it rip with...

Angel Inn using online to connect with community

If you have ever been to the Olde Angel Inn, you know that as soon as you walk through the door and see the low...

Death of homeless woman part of library’s May series

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library has a full slate of online activities planned throughout May. Register for all events at notlpubliclibrary.org. HOMELESS TRAGEDY: On May 10 at...

Shaw Festival goes al fresco with July play performances

When the Shaw Festival is able to finally launch its 2021 season in July it will feature al fresco performances on a new outdoor stage.  That's the plan as of...

NOTL seeks feedback on Ryerson Park traffic, safety complaints

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake wants to hear from residents about the use of Ryerson Park, located along Niagara Boulevard in the Chautauqua neighbourhood. A town survey is asking...

Pandemic Heroes: Penner Building Centre staff

This week’s Pandemic Heroes nomination comes from chef Ryan Crawford, who wanted to celebrate the staff at Penner Building Centre in Virgil. He said through...

Vaccines likely won’t be diverted, Hirji now says

  A week ago, Dr. Mustafa Hirji, acting chief medical officer of health for Niagara Region, said he thought Niagara could see some of its vaccines diverted...

More people following lockdown orders, region’s data shows

Niagara’s chief medical officer says more people are starting to avoid non-essential travel and are staying home. While people had been going out more than...

HOLD HOLD HOLD: Editorial: Town shouldn’t leave out details

The town's administration should be careful with its messaging to residents. In recent weeks the town's messaging has left out a few important details when announcing things to...

Stone Road Pharmacy holds evening vaccine clinics

Stone Road Pharmacy in Virgil has started holding evening vaccination clinics to try to reach more people who want to get the jab. Head pharmacist and...

Cold weather interrupts early farming season

Bernard LansbergenSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report Despite warmer weather of late, last week still saw the Niagara region covered in about 15 centimetres of snow. It...

Province shouldnt open until 75 per cent of people vaccinated, says Hirji

The province should not start to lift COVID restrictions until at least 75 per cent of residents are vaccinated, says Niagara’s chief medical officer...

30% ofNOTL newcomers face hostility, survey finds

Councillor criticizes 'white, wealthy, privileged' residents for trying to exclude others   Evan Saunders The Lake Report About 30 per cent of Niagara-on-the-Lake residents say they face hostility based on...

Town allows propane barbecues in three parks

Evan SaundersThe Lake Report Propane barbecues will be allowed in three of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s parks after an outright ban of them sparked a community backlash – but some...

Hooked on Hiking: Trails should come with a warning: ‘Hiking may be addictive’

It started small. A long stroll on the Upper Canada Heritage Trail in Niagara-on-the-Lake, or through the Commons and along the Parkway. It seemed so innocent....

Suspected racer crashes into Queen Street home

A car struck a house on Queen Street on Saturday, but police haven't said how it happened. A Lake Report reader emailed about the incident, saying...

NOTL voted most ‘beautiful and sustainable’ events destination by industry group

 Niagara-on-the-Lake was voted Canada's most beautiful and sustainable destination for events during a virtual Earth Day event hosted by the Sustainable Events Forum. NOTL chief administrative officer Marnie...

Garden plots at B-Y’s Honey Farmprove popular

Fatima BaigSpecial to The Lake Report It's a good thing B-Y's Honey Farm has lots of space – because its 50 rental plots for people...

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