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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.

Editorial: Nursery school, poppies and more

Niagara-on-the-Lake is a community that comes together when people are in need. We've seen that time and time again, and it doesn't really get old,...

Mori Gardens closing after land sold to developer Benny Marotta

Tonie Mori opens new life chapter and will turn her attention to winery she co-owns   A Niagara-on-the-Lake institution is closing after 45 years. Mori Gardens Design & Garden...

Maya Webster, 9,continues fight for diabetes research

NOTL youngster joins Kids for a Cure as delegate and calls for more support   Nine-year-old Maya Webster says she will continue advocating for Type 1 diabetes research...

Remembrance Day: Lewis Lambert: A veteran’s story gets new life

In 1987, the Niagara on the Lake Legion, Branch 124, interviewed and recorded more than 150 life and service vignettes of its members, saving...

$100,000 fundraising drive for nursery school kicks off

The Niagara Nursery School has launched fundraising efforts for its $2-million expansion project at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre. The school is hoping to raise $100,000 through...

Niagara’s History Unveiled: The story of Niagara Falls part 1

The sound of water thundering over a precipice has created a fascination for people over the ages and we in the Niagara Region are...

Remembrance Day: NOTL Legion’s Memories Project preserves the past

  Over the years, Allan Howse has been a frequent president of Branch 124 of the Royal Canadian Legion, and the self-avowed nurturer of what’s...

Letter: 5 of 9 directors resigned from residents association board

Dear editor: I am writing further to an Oct. 29 opinion piece in The Lake Report by Victor Tarnoy, "Trouble in paradise; Chautauqua needs strong voice to...

Exploring Photos with the NOTL Museum: Second World War salvage drive

During the Second World War, the Newark chapter of the Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire (IODE) held weekly salvage drives to...

A tree grows in Chautauqua

Ruth Denyer Special to The Lake Report My friends were looking for something meaningful to give me for my 60th birthday and, knowing my passion for...

PHOTO GALLERY: Halloween Costume Contest

Here are the winners of this year’s Halloween challenge. We asked residents to submit their best Halloween photos.

PHOTO: Rotary raises $660K for World Polio Day

World Polio Day events by district Rotary clubs raised $660,000 this year. In Niagara-on-the-Lake, a fundraising bicycle ride ended Saturday morning in Queenston, where...

Fort Erie SPCA complaints prompt review by town

Accusations highlight lack of oversight for shelters across Ontario   Fort Erie town council has voted to expedite a budget request for $30,000 to get a legal and...

Opinion: Trouble in paradise: Chautauqua needs strong voice to advocate for change

Victor TarnoySpecial to The Lake Report “Most people will agree that Niagara-on-the-Lake is an enviable place to live. Those of us who are lucky to...

Town approves extra $340,000 for nursery school expansion

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has approved an additional $340,000 toward the $2 million expansion of the Niagara Nursery School. The money is in addition to $248,889 already...

Exploring Photos with the NOTL Museum: Rural Matinee

We all missed the summer season of the Shaw Festival this year. This oil painting by John D. Shawe, titled “Rural Matinee,” depicts the Royal...

COVID UPDATE: NOTL has no active cases again

Despite COVID numbers continuing to climb in the province, Niagara-on-the-Lake is back to zero active cases. "COVID numbers in the province have been trending upwards," Lord...

Editorial: What’s it like to get a COVID test?

It's a strange time we're living in — the smallest cough or runny nose can put us into a state of panic, wondering if...

Mobile phone data tracks thousands of visitors to NOTL

A whole lot of data about who is coming to Niagara-on-the-Lake is now available, thanks to a targeted marketing campaign the town did with Bell...

Rotary plants red and yellow tulips as part of polio campaign

Simcoe Park will bloom with new red and yellow tulips next summer, thanks to the Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club. Rotarians, along with their spouses, were out planting...

Cool Clothes Collective brings first pop-up to NOTL

It's where garage sale meets flea market meets multiple fashionistas. Cool Clothes Collective, a group of vintage clothing resellers, brought its first pop-up event to...

Trick or treat: Guidelines for a safe COVID Halloween

Halloween will look a bit different this year, but it doesn't mean people can't still celebrate safely, the provincial government says. And NOTL Lord Mayor...

Rotary totes and outdoor tour of McArthur estate highlight holiday season

More than 3,000 people may be disappointed this holiday season with the cancellation of the Rotary Holiday House Tours – but the Rotary Club...

Pharmacy’s virtual reality headsets take the edge off flu shot angst

Virtual reality headsets, available for those anxious about getting the flu vaccine, have been a “big hit with the kids,” says Julie Dyck, of Stone...

Rand Estate on market for cool $19 million, developer says town didn’t respond to new plans for hotel

The controversial Rand Estate is for sale again. Developer Benny Marotta has listed two properties of the estate — 144 and 176 John St. —...

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