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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.

History in the Vineyard fundraiser returns

The Friends of Fort George, NOTL Museum and Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery are hosting another History in the Vineyard (at home) fundraiser on May 20, just in...

Town’s irrigation system needs major overhaul, council told

Infrastructure can't meet demand when farms need water most   Evan Saunders Special to The Lake Report Niagara-on-the-Lake's irrigation infrastructure is incapable of supplying all farms when demand is...

Eye for Art: Opening the windows

Penny-Lynn CooksonSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report We’re opening windows to spring and flowers and blossoming trees, just as Matisse wants us to do with...

Large white ‘coywolf’ seen in NOTL

Betsy MassonSpecial to The Lake Report A large white coyote or wolf-like animal has been spotted several times wandering around Niagara-on-the-Lake. The first known sighting took place...

Op-ed: People dying from COVID are more than just statistics

Dear editor: Today the province reported 40 deaths from COVID-19. If these people had died from a bus accident, plane crash, or by the hands...

Season interrupted: NOTL’s Brandon Skubel plays hockey for McGill

Right winger from St. Davids spent three years in Quebec junior league   Brittney Cutler Special to The Lake Report   Brandon Skubel had high hopes for his first...

Obituary: My big sister

My Big Sister Pauline was the first born in February 1936 to Frank and Phyllis Wright, who lived in Catford, South London. One year later...

Ross’ Ramblings: Fix problems, but let’s not CH-change

William Wordsorth wrote:I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd,  A host of...

Pandemic Heroes: NOTL’s Town Ambassadors

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Ambassador Program is recognized as a group of volunteers who are truly Pandemic Heroes in our town. Nothing could stop these community members from stepping...

Vaccines could be diverted from Niagara again, Hirji says

Some of Niagara's vaccine supply could be diverted to other regions considered to be COVID hotspots, warns Niagara’s chief medical officer Dr. Mustafa Hirji. Modelling predicts that...

Letter: Thanks to the special souls who volunteer in our community

Dear editor: This year's National Volunteer Week theme is “The value of one, the power of many” and it never rang truer.  All volunteers are such...

NOTL launches kindness campaign to lift spirits during pandemic

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has kicked off a new project to try to spread some joy during increasingly more challenging lockdowns due to the COVID-19...

Adopt An Art Work a fundraiser forRiverBrink

  Debra Antoncic Special to The Lake Report There are many activities and experiences we have missed over the past year, such as the simple joys...

Bylaw officers harassed for enforcing restrictions

Niagara-on-the-Lake bylaw officers are getting slammed by people who are fed up with COVID-19 restrictions, town officials say. People were swearing, yelling "and even spitting" at bylaw...

On-demand transituse increasing, but slow tocatch on

Riders want service expanded to all of NOTL and connect with regional transit Fatima Baig Special to Niagara Now/The Lake Report Ridership on Niagara-on-the-Lake's new transit system appears to be...

Virgil woman honoured by Niagara Bruce Trail Club

Margaret Northfield has been named Volunteer of the Year by the Niagara Bruce Trail Club, but her passion for the trail and her efforts...

Town has issued three COVID enforcement tickets in April

Some Airbnbs accepting reservations despite lockdown The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has given out three COVID-related tickets in April, the "busiest month" since last spring for enforcement,...

Town extends popular Queen Street patio program

Tourism sector still a long way from recovery, Chamber says Evan Saunders The Lake Report After deliberating the pros and cons of having enlarged patios pushing out onto...

NOTL survey highlights concerns about racism, lack of diversity

Fatima BaigSpecial to The Lake Report Niagara-on-the-Lake's inclusivity committee says it has heard concerns from residents about racism, ageism and the lack of universal washrooms...

Anti-lockdown folks won’t talk about it

Amid protests in some communities, in mainly rural areas in Niagara-on-the-Lake, a small minority of people have been putting up signs challenging the province’s COVID-19 lockdowns. The...

Judge rejects Hummel lawsuit against town

NOTL property developer says he plans to appeal decision   The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake and council acted legally in instituting a 2018 development freeze and 2019 extension of...

Tidbits: Council expenses, firefighters train for rural water operations, town upgrades planning job

Councillors claim few expenses for 2020 Niagara-on-the-Lake councillors claimed few expenses in 2020. Almost no councillors claimed expenses for conferences and events, except for Coun. Erwin...

Queenston youngster sets sights on riding for Canada

Queenston is a village with a long history. It’s best known residents lived in the past. This, however, is a story about the future. Last...

Prest House named ‘sexiest’ building in NOTL

Bernard LansbergenSpecial to The Lake Report/Niagara Now After four months and 28 rounds of voting the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum has finally declared a winner. The Prest...

Prest House named ‘sexiest’ building in NOTL

Bernard LansbergenSpecial to The Lake Report/Niagara Now After four months and 28 rounds of voting the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum has finally declared a winner. The Prest...

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