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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: In reality, profit is often put before life

Dear editor: The  exchange of political stereotypes by the two Mikes was entertaining, but also cautionary, (Mike Keenan's Oct. 8 column "Politically confused? Here’s a primer on left, right and...

Opinion: David Israelson: A presidential pig, the Chicago 7 and politics today

David Israelson Special to The Lake Report There’s a new movie called "The Trial of the Chicago 7" on Netflix, written by Aaron Sorkin. It’s timely...

NOTL pros honoured by their peers

The two pros at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club have been honoured by their peers for their community work and promotion of the game. Head pro...

Poppy campaign blooms in NOTL despite pandemic

With the precision of a military campaign, the Poppy Committee of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 124 in Niagara-on-the-Lake has planned the pre-Remembrance Day distribution of the ubiquitous...

Bravo Niagara! brings Voices of Freedom alive via video

The Voices of Freedom Festival is broadening its reach with a new short film to be released Oct. 30. "Voices of Freedom: A Musical Short...

COVID UPDATE: NOTL sees drop in cases as numbers rise in region

Niagara-on-the-Lake has seen a small drop in COVID-19 infections since last week, with just two active cases. A week ago NOTL had four active cases. The total...

Valhalla Project Niagara adapts to pandemic realities

In the COVID-19 era, it’s as crucial as ever to provide education and advocacy for post-traumatic stress disorder in first responders, which is why the Valhalla Project Niagara revised its model to reach clients during the pandemic.

Mayor launches Christmas card contest for kids

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is inviting children from town to help Lord Mayor Betty Disero design a Christmas card. The mayor will choose her favourite five...

Ruffino’s employee tests positive for COVID, restaurant closes as precaution

Ruffino’s Pasta Bar & Grill in NOTL is voluntarily closing up shop for a few days after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. The decision to...

Town doubling size of NOTL Community Garden

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake plans to double the size of its Community Garden this winter in preparation for the 2021 season. Located behind the Niagara-on-the-Lake Library, the...

Hydro rates rising Nov. 1, but customers have new pricing option

No one likes to pay more for electricity, but after months of flat-rate billing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, hydro rates are rising as...

Candlelight stroll not cancelled, but will be different this year

Niagara-on-the-Lake's hugely popular Candlelight Stroll won't be the same this year, though organizers are doing their best to keep the tradition alive. The stroll, put on...

Starbucks closing Old Town location

The Starbucks on Niagara-on-the-Lake's Queen Street is closing up shop. A spokesperson for the coffee shop chain said the restaurant will close its doors this Sunday,...

NOTL pharmacy now offers asymptomatic COVID-19 testing

Simpson's Pharmacy in Virgil can now conduct asymptomatic COVID-19 testing, but “very specific requirements” must be met to qualify, owner Sean Simpson says. Testing will...

Rotary Club ready to roll for World Polio Day

If growing up a polio survivor infused Syme Jago with one quality, she says it was determination, a trait the Niagara-on-the-Lake resident says the...

Shaw staging free, limited-seating concerts indoors

There will be live entertainment onstage at the Shaw Festival this year, after all. Just not the usual mega productions we're all used to. As...

Mystery pumpkins show up on NOTL lawns

The mystery of the pumpkin pusher has neighbours both curious and thankful for a kind fall gesture. Someone, somewhere, is dropping off pumpkins around town — or...

NOTL family wins spot on Family Feud Canada

The Gaios are headed to the Feud. The Niagara-on-the-Lake family has been selected from among 2,000 families to compete on Family Feud Canada in an upcoming episode...

POEM: An ode to my barber, Fernando

Mike KeenanSpecial to The Lake Report                          He greets me warmly  at the door,  steers me  to the swivel chair,  asks about my...

Little Micky finds his forever home at home

Janice White Special to The Lake Report Micky, the kitten I rescued after he was hit by a car on Lakeshore Road, has recovered from his amputation surgery...

Arch-i-text: Historic paint and colour

Paint of the 18th and 19th centuries was a different critter than its modern equivalent. And paint colours were not the muted conservative tones that many...

Status of Icewine Festival in limbo

The status of this year's Icewine Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake is yet to be determined, amid ongoing health concerns due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "But I can...

NOTL bands together for COVID Halloween

About 700 kids in Niagara-on-the-Lake will have no shortage of Halloween goodies this year. The Town of NOTL, with the help of resident Maria Mavridis, the NOTL...

Exploring Photos with the NOTL Museum: The marina

For those of you who may be pulling your boats out for the season, enjoy this photograph of Mae in the Niagara-on-the-Lake marina, circa...

Letter: Chautauqua’s clogged streets could cause problems in emergency

Dear editor: I hesitated to write this letter, but decided I had to set the record straight. I was out for a walk last week and...

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