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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.

Fired hydro manager repays 77% of stolen money

A Niagara-on-the-Lake Hydro manager who was fired after stealing more than $250,000 is continuing to repay the money, the utility's CEO says. So far, 77 per cent...

Police blitz tickets loud drivers in NOTL and Niagara Falls

Regional police say they laid a total 52 charges in a two-week blitz targeting excessively noisy vehicles in Niagara-on-the-Lake and Niagara Falls. Dubbed "Operation Loud...

Halloween comes to Fort George

Tony Chisholm is president of the Friends of Fort George. Tony Chisholm Special to The Lake Report The Friends of Fort George is a non-profit organization that...

Nyanyas fundraiser brings support full circle to African grandmothers

The newest fundraising effort by Nyanyas of Niagara has a satisfying “what-goes-around-comes around” feeling. Across Canada, hundreds of Nyanyas groups (Nyanya means grandmother in Swahili)...

Newark Neighbours prepares Thanksgiving hampers, unveils bursary recipients

Laura Gibson Newark Neighbours The outpouring of support for our not-for-profit organization from both within our community and outside this past summer continues to amaze us.  Our...

Golf: Watson’s 68 tops all competitors in NOTL pro-am

Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club associate pro Ricky Watson shot a 4-under 68 Sunday to lead all competitors at the club's annual men's pro-am tournament.

Hot summer means ‘tremendous’ wines, NOTL growers say

Deep into the 2020 harvest, growers and winemakers alike agree the quality of grapes in Niagara is excellent this year. While COVID-19 has wreaked havoc...

Royal Oak Student Report: Orange Shirt Day

By Sophie Kamatovic, Elizabeth Yerich and Dani WernerSpecial to The Lake ReportOrange Shirt Day is recognized because of Phyllis Webstad, an Indigenous girl. Before...

Letter: Heritage trail deserves a full, comprehensive plan

Dear editor: “There will be no construction this year. But we’re hoping that next spring we’ll be ready to go,” (Rick) Meloen said. “And then...

Keeping it Green: Discarded masks and gloves are new symptom of COVID

Kyra Simone is a NOTL-born nature lover with a master's degree in biology. In her spare time, she advocates for sustainable change, picks up...

Winning artists announced for hydro box beautification project

Two artists from Niagara-on-the-Lake and one from St. Catharines artist have been selected as the winners of this year's hydro box beautification project. The competition, held by the Town...

Zalepa, Disero support Niagara Region decision to extend mask bylaw to April 2021

The Region of Niagara has extended its mandatory mask bylaw until April 1, 2021. The extension, approved on Sept. 17 by a 25 to 5 vote, is unchanged other than the...

Gates wants to give wineries a tax break

Niagara MPP Wayne Gates wants to give 100 per cent Ontario wines a tax break. On Wednesday he introduced a bill in the Ontario legislature which, if...

Final Market Saturday

As the final Saturday of the Niagara-on-the-Lake farmers' market approaches, staff and vendors look back on the season as one of the best years...

Canopy Growth donates $40K to heritage trail expansion

Canopy Growth has made a $40,000 donation toward development of the town’s Upper Canada Heritage Trail. A cheque was formally presented during a small ceremony at the...

Transit riders looking forward to new on-demand bus service

NOTL resident Mary McGrath is looking forward to Niagara-on-the-Lake's new on-demand transit system scheduled to hit the road in November. Town council has approved a one-year pilot program for...

Council debates ways to streamline lengthy meetings

Niagara-on-the-Lake town council will be sticking to its regular schedule for 2021, despite suggestions from town staff to help streamline meetings. During the committee of...

Newark Neighbours Food Bank receives a ton of food, literally

On Sept. 23, officially designated by the town as Newark Neighbours Day, a handful of concerned residents and an army of donors collected a ton of...

Shaw cancels ‘A Christmas Carol,’ last remaining 2020 show

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the Shaw Festival to cancel "A Christmas Carol," the last remaining show on its 2020 calendar. The Christmas classic was originally scheduled to...

NOTL hairdresser retiring after 25 stylish years

He might have cut your hair, or your mother's — or perhaps even your grandmother's. Fernando Spadafora, of Fernando's Hair Salon, has been cutting and styling...

Study examines effect of medical cannabis on seniors

Canopy Growth is looking to see if medical cannabis can benefit seniors living in long-term care homes. The project, which is studying 500 residents in 21 long-term...

Canopy Growth donates iPads to Upper Canada Lodge

Canopy Growth, which operates Tweed in Niagara-on-the-Lake, has donated two iPads to Upper Canada Lodge. The cannabis company donated a total of 57 iPads to 21...

NOTL players compete in annual champions golf tourney

Players from the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club represented NOTL at the annual Champion of Champions tournament in Port Colborne on Saturday. It was a tough day on...

Golf tournament supports Newark Neighbours

A neighbourhood golf tournament and picnic has raised $500 for Newark Neighbours' annual food drive. Roman Mamalyga, who helped organize the Sept. 13 tournament for...

Fired hydro worker pays back 60% of stolen funds

A Niagara-on-the-Lake Hydro manager who was fired after defrauding the utility of more than $250,000 has repaid more than half of the money, so far, hydro's...

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