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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.

New town CAO assigned to NOTL Hydro board

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s new chief administrator Marnie Cluckie officially started her new job on Wednesday. Cluckie replaces resigned CAO Holly Dowd, whose role was...

Plan to reduce Ryerson Park visitors attracts hundreds of ‘Friends’

Door-to-door blitz shows widespread support for changes, group says The Friends of Ryerson Park had no idea they had so many friends. The community group was...

Niagara Nursery School receives $10K donation

The Niagara Nursery School is one big step closer to reaching its fundraising goal of $100,000, after receiving a major donation of $10,000. The contribution, by...

Randwood: Triumph and tragedy for Rand family

This story is one in a series about the history of the Rand Estate, about 35 acres of land lying behind the stone wall...

Aubrey Blake Clements, accusedof impaired driving in crash that killed Liz Hawley, dies at age 32

Aubrey Blake Clements, the man charged in a head-on collision that killed Niagara-on-the-Lake resident Liz Hawley on July 29, has died. An online obituary page for Clements said he...

NOTL councillor pushes debunked claims about 5G health effects

Niagara-on-the-Lake town councillor Wendy Cheropita has some concerns about the safety of 5G cellular networks, but they appear to be based on widely debunked,...

NOTL golf pros raise over $7,000 for men’s health

Run through snowstorm caps phenomenal Movember fundraiser

Letter: A special request from Santa

Dear parents: Santa Claus is coming to town on Saturday, Dec. 12 (the bad weather date is Sunday, Dec. 13). There will not be a large...

Council formally thanks Sheldon Randall for time as interim CAO

Being the chief administrator of a municipality is a tough job to begin with, even before a global pandemic was thrown into the mix. But interim CAO Sheldon Randall...

Scaled-down Rotary Holiday House Tours cancelled due to COVID

This year’s already pared down version of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club's annual holiday house tours has been cancelled. The last-minute decision was made this week after event organizers...

Vince Pillitteri honoured for lifetime of work in fruit industry

Founder of NOTL's Seaway Farms says family is reason for all his hard work   “On a farm, there’s always something to eat.” Vince Pillitteri says he...

Letter: Vaccine, yes. But fix long-term care

Dear editor: Remember someone repeating COVID, COVID, COVID over and over again? Now Premier Doug Ford and other premiers keep saying vaccine, vaccine, vaccine! And Ford wants a specific...

Letter: Rotary’s Enchanted Wonderland Stroll cancelled

Dear editor: Unfortunately the Enchanted Wonderland Stroll of Dec. 4 and 5 has been cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions. We thank the McArthurs for offering to share...

Noisy grate a nuisance for neighbours

Editor's note: Since the interview for this story, the neighbours said asphalt was put down in some areas of the street. They say it has reduced the noise...

Road test: NOTL’s new on-demand transit service delivers

A $3 ride, for real? With Niagara-on-the-Lake's new NRT OnDemand transit system just launched, The Lake Report decided to see first-hand how the new ride-share system works...

Niagara’s History Unveiled: The famous personages of Randwood

This story is one in a series about the history of the Rand Estate, about 35 acres of land lying behind the stone wall on John...

$53M Glendale/QEW interchange project about to begin

Steve HardakerCommunity Correspondent – Glendale   The Ministry of Transportation is working in partnership with Niagara Region on a major road construction project in Glendale that will...

Arch-i-text: A saltbox?

As many who know me can attest, I have a tendency to be irked by the casual misuse of architectural terminology. It’s not that I’d...

Santa’s drive-by parade will visit all areas of town

Santa Claus is coming to town, after all. Santa Around the Town, the alternative to Niagara-on-the-Lake's traditional Christmas parade, will bring St. Nicholas to all five Niagara-on-the-Lake communities...

Pleasant Manor approved for new 160-bed care facility

Existing home will be converted to community housing for seniors   Pleasant Manor long-term care home in Niagara-on-the-Lake now has all the pieces in order for...

SHOP LOCAL: Garrison Gifts

COVID-19 has taken its toll on Niagara-on-the-Lake businesses, and The Lake Report is trying to help those that are struggling. We’re offering FREE business spotlight stories to...

SHOP LOCAL: Seredipity: The Little French Shoppe

COVID-19 has taken its toll on Niagara-on-the-Lake businesses, and The Lake Report is trying to help those that are struggling. We’re offering FREE business spotlight stories to...

SHOP LOCAL: Sandtrap Pub & Grill

COVID-19 has taken its toll on Niagara-on-the-Lake businesses, and The Lake Report is trying to help those that are struggling. We’re offering FREE business spotlight stories to...

SHOP LOCAL: Waterscapes and Ponds

COVID-19 has taken its toll on Niagara-on-the-Lake businesses, and The Lake Report is trying to help those that are struggling. We’re offering FREE business spotlight stories to...

SHOP LOCAL: NOTL Health and Wellness

COVID-19 has taken its toll on Niagara-on-the-Lake businesses, and The Lake Report is trying to help those that are struggling. We’re offering FREE business spotlight stories to...

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