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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.

Letter: Unhealthy noise levels from bird cannons

Dear editor: On vineyards where propane cannons are detonating (decibels 120 to 130 known to cause health issues to hearing and nervous system) are workers...

Op-ed: AstraZeneca vaccine benefits far outweigh any risks

Dr. Menaka PaiSpecial to The Lake Report This is a long note on vaccines and blood clots (from somebody who spends an inordinate amount of...

Music Niagara brings back At Home concert series

Music Niagara plans to continue its popular At Home concert series this summer and hopes to be able to include some live audiences for the...

NOTL launches free postcard program

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is offering free NOTL spring postcards for residents looking to send a letter. The initiative will allow residents to sign up...

Neighbour helps save Garrison Village home from fire

No one was injured during a vehicle fire in Niagara-on-the-Lake Wednesday night, thanks to a neighbour who knew what they were doing. NOTL fire crews...

Marotta drops challenge of Rand Estate designation

Developer pays town and SORE $170,000 in costs, group says   Developer Benny Marotta has dropped his controversial lawsuit challenging the town’s historic designation of two...

Editorial: Good news for NOTLers 80+ who want the vaccine

If you're like us, the first reaction to Niagara Region's plan for COVID-19 vaccine clinics for those over age 80 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, might have been: what...

First vaccine clinic in NOTL at Niagara Regional Native Centre

A steady stream of people received their COVID-19 vaccinations on Monday in Niagara-on-the-Lake during a clinic at the Niagara Regional Native Centre.

How folks are managing one year into the pandemic

Brittney CutlerSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report It's now been a year since the coronavirus hit and changed life as we all knew it. For many in...

Barbara Ahluwalia: Committed to our past and our future

Even at almost 88 years of age, Barbara Ahluwalia has not lost a step in her commitment to the town she first saw 54...

New parks bylaw will ban drinking, BBQs

Niagara-on-the-Lake is getting a parks bylaw. The draft bylaw, presented to the committee of the whole on Monday, is based on bylaws used by many...

Art and Found day reaches NOTL

Toronto-born event aims to get more original art into the hands of people everywhere Jessalyn Duguay Special to Niagara Now/The Lake Report If you were out and about...

Eye for Art: The stages of life

Penny-Lynn CooksonSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report A week ago, there was a spectacular sunset viewed from Ryerson Park.  Jets descending into and rising above...

Pumphouse welcomes people back

Aimee MedinaSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report The Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre has reopened to the public and everyone is welcome to visit the art...

Obituary: AnneMarie(Brennan) Regehr

ANNE MARIE (BRENNAN) REGEHR Born April 23, 1937, in the old Cottage Hospital, NOTL, and raised in St Davids, Anne Marie left our world March...

Baldinelli: Conservatives secure support for tourism and those hardest hit

Tony BaldinelliSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report Tourism is a major driver of the economy of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Tourists are attracted here for our scenic wine tours, our rich...

Brushstrokes from the ‘Brink

Colin BrezickiSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report Spring is upon us and RiverBrink Art Museum in Queenston has much going on for art lovers and...

All NOTLers 80+ will be able to get vaccine, mayor says

  NOTL's three planned COVID-19 vaccine clinics should ensure that everyone in town over 80 who wants a shot gets one, Lord Mayor Betty Disero...

NOTLer happy to see community centre gym open again

Former Canadian Olympic swimmer Elaine Tanner is happy to have somewhere to go get some exercise again. The Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre opened its doors again Monday, with...

Pandemic Heroes: Sheldon Randall

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake's director of operations, Sheldon Randall, who was recently honoured for 25 years of service to the town, is one of...

Ross’ Ravings: Let’s take the NO out of NOTL

Yes and No.   These two simple words are ubiquitous in our lives. They can be a subtle way of changing the mood, the attitude...

Queen Street hoarding raises ire of NOTLcouncillors

Evan SaundersSpecial to The Lake Report Long-term construction hoarding along two properties on Queen Street has become an ongoing source of consternation for Niagara-on-the-Lake councillors,...

$1M grant will help Shaw stage summer shows

Gail KendallSpecial to The Lake Report/Niagara Now The nearly $1-million grant the Shaw Festival is receiving from the provincial government will be used to help staff...

Vaccine booking now open, first NOTL clinic March 31, two weeks after Niagara Falls

Are you 80 years of age or older? You can now book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment   ?The province's COVID-19 vaccine registration portal is now open...

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