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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: Short-term rentals need more regulation

Dear editor: We are all aware of short-term rentals. If you’ve stayed in a hotel, enjoyed a bed & breakfast or rented a cottage or...

Editorial: Let’s all supportNOTL businesses

A couple of weeks ago The Lake Report quietly kicked off a campaign to help local businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. With support from the NOTL...

Town hires new chief administrator

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has hired a new chief administrative officer after a months-long search. Marnie Cluckie will take over the job as the town's top...

Town moves to restrict short-term rentals

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is hoping to limit short-term rentals to live-in operations only by 2024. The move is one in a list of changes...

Mikreations closing and moving on after 13 years

It’s the end of an era for Niagara’s art community as Mikreations Art & Frame Gallery prepares to close its Niagara Stone Road storefront...

Sparks light diyas for Diwali

Priya Litt Special to the Lake Report  It was an honour for me to attend as a special guest speaker and presenter to teach NOTL's Sparks,...

New COVID restrictions could be ‘crippling’ for restaurants

Disero unsure if 'heavy hand" of region rules is appropriate in NOTL   New COVID-19 rules across the province, along with additional restrictions by Niagara’s acting medical officer...

Nursery school important to town’s future, mayor says

NOTL also exploring creating a 'hub' for high school students   Having a nursery school in town and having a reasonable waiting list for families is...

COVID UPDATE: NOTL cases decline but restrictions tightened

Niagara-on-the-Lake is down to two active cases of COVID-19, as the Niagara region moves into the province's recently updated orange "restrict" level. As of Tuesday, the following emergency...

Heddle Shipyards wins another major contract

Heddle Shipyards, operators of the Port Weller Drydocks, has signed a multi-year, multi-million-dollar agreement to fabricate components for three ships now under construction at...

Fledgling business adds new life to St. Davids

Bloom & Co. is about more than just the popular NOTL ball cap. But that is a huge seller Two Niagara entrepreneurs have proven that one-plus-one...

Niagara’s History Unveiled: Wire-walkers and miracles at Niagara Falls

This is the third and final part in our series on Niagara Falls. 'Many daredevils have challenged Niagara Falls, including wire-walkers, who, for many years, were a big...

NOTL’s new $3 ride-share transit service starts Nov. 23

Niagara-on-the-Lake's new on-demand transit is scheduled to be up and running Nov. 23. While some town residents are looking forward to the new transit system,...

Letter: COVID exposes flaws in Niagara school consolidation and busing policies

 Dear editor: There is no doubt that COVID-19 has impacted NOTL in many ways. It also has brought to light longstanding flaws in our local institutions....

Shaw adds free Christmas shows Dec. 5-19

The Shaw Festival is adding a free festive twist to its popular concert series. From Dec. 5 to 19, in the Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre, "Songs...

NOTL closes community centre on weekends

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre is now closed to the public on the weekends. The change follows a reduction to the centre's hours of operation in October amid the...

Washrooms always closed in winter, Disero advises

Lord Mayor Betty Disero said she's been hearing from Niagara-on-the-Lake residents with concerns about the town washrooms at Simcoe Park and Queen's Royal being...

Town launches Christmas decoration contest

It's the time of year for holiday cheer and the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is trying to make the 2020 season a little brighter by hosting a...

Developer John Hawley to build rental housing in Village

John Hawley, developer of the Village subdivision in NOTL, is building 20 rental apartments as an addition to the neighbourhood. Hawley, who said the development will...

High winds keep NOTL Hydro crews busy

Niagara-on-the-Lake Hydro crews were kept busy Sunday as a major wind storm blew down trees and power lines and caused nearly 20 separate outages. "Most...

Golf club honours Ahluwalia with lifetime membership

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club bestowed a rare honour on one its longtime members last week – making Barbara Ahluwalia a lifetime member of the club. Ahluwalia,...

SHOP LOCAL: Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery

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SHOP LOCAL: Pondview Estate Winery

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SHOP LOCAL: Sonos Cafe

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SHOP LOCAL: Cheese Secrets

The Lake Report recently launched a Shop Local campaign to help Niagara-on-the-Lake businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. We encourage residents to shop locally. SUBMITTED At Cheese...

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