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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.

2020 Terry Fox Run theme is One Day. Your Way

Joan KingSpecial to The Lake Report Forty years ago, Terry Fox asked us to come together as a nation to inspire each other for a greater...

Ravine picnic supports NOTL Museum

Ravine Vineyard has a long history of giving back to the community and the winery did it again Monday, with a picnic lunch in support of...

NOTL Community Centre to open Sept. 14

Niagara-on-the-Lake is reopening some public facilities closed for months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The community centre – and the Sweets and Swirls Café – are set...

Sandtrap scoops five prizes in NOTL’s Choice Awards

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Sandtrap Pub & Grill scooped four first-place platinum finishes and one runner-up prize in the 2020 NOTL’s Choice Awards. The Mary Street eatery won the most categories in...

Palatine donates to heritage trail committee

A donation of $550 to help rebuild Niagara-on-the-Lake's heritage trail was made by Palatine Hills winery this week. The winery teamed up with the Upper Canada...

New boardwalk will help visitors connect to NOTL fort and lakefront

People will soon be able to trek alongside Lake Ontario and then take a walk on the boardwalk to visit Fort Mississauga. Parks Canada built...

Talk of the Town: No water testing? ‘Why not?’

It has been well-documented that no public agency – neither the town, the region nor the province – regularly tests water quality at Ryerson Park in Niagara-on-the-Lake. By regional...

Stratus hosts movies in vineyard

Stratus winery has launched a Cinema in the Vineyards series, combining classic films with NOTL cuisine, plus some of Niagara's top wines. Food by chef Ryan Crawford of...

Golf: Chautauqua team defends its title

They were missing their leader – 93-year-old NOTL golf legend Doug Garrett – but the team of Patrick Little, Ricky Watson and Ross Robinson...

Golf: Women cruise to big win over men in team competition

Clobbered. Routed. Thrashed. Beaten. Overmatched. Just not their day.

Town orders Sentineal carriages out of spot near Prince of Wales, boots business to Byron Street

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is kicking Sentineal Carriages to a new curb. The company, which has operated horse-drawn carriage tours in town for decades, will be...

Horse protesters’ video with ‘message from NOTL’ sent to town’s legal team, mayor says

A video that claims to send an official message from the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake and Tourism NOTL has been making the rounds online, spurring action from the town. Niagara Now...

Carriage protesters descend on NOTL

But a large crowd of residents turns out to support Sentineal family's business   In the latest episode of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s carriage wars, animal rights activists descended on the...

Neighbour unhappy with winery driveway

Marion Hassebroek says the driveway to Queenston Mile Winery “isn’t compatible” with the residential neighbourhood on Queenston Road. During Monday’s council meeting she outlined some...

Arch-i-text: Another Secord survivor

As I mentioned in last week’s column, Peter Secord, apparently despairing of ever receiving a grant, left Niagara in 1793. However, his absence did not halt the...

Council shoots down idea of tax break for heritage district businesses

The Town of NOTL won’t be refunding 2020 taxes to businesses in the heritage district of Old Town. A motion that would have had town...

Exploring Photos with the NOTL Museum: Royal visit arches

These former NOTL residents are posing underneath the wonderful horticultural arches that were made for the royal visit in 1901. The future King George V...

Shaw cancels remainderof fall season, hopes to stage ‘Christmas Carol’ for holidays

The Shaw Festival has officially pulled the plug on the last remaining shows that were planned for its 2020 season. The remaining fall performances of "Charley’s Aunt" and" Flush" were...

Obituary: Former councillor Dennis Dick dies

Former Niagara-on-the-Lake town councillor Dennis Dick has died. Dick, described in a statement issued by the Town of NOTL as "a beloved and passionate member...

Town irrigation app makes life easier for farmers

In a quest to get Niagara-on-the-Lake’s farmers more water for irrigation, Brett Ruck faced a unique challenge — none of them wanted to fill...

Willowbank asks to keep ‘meadow’ that sparked complaint

Willowbank wants to keep a natural grassy “meadow” that led to a complaint. Caitlin Wooll, education co-ordinator at Willowbank, made a virtual presentation to council Monday to...

Pedal Pub to keep rolling for 2020 season

Pedal Pub NOTL will continue to operate for the rest of 2020, town council decided Monday. The unanimous decision is a 180-degree reversal from a vote on July...

Driver in fatal crash impaired by drugs, police allege

Police allege that a Niagara-on-the-Lake man was impaired by drugs when his car was involved in a head-on collision that killed 60-year-old NOTL resident Liz Hawley. Aubrey Blake Clements,...

Feds unveil $500K to boost NOTL tourism

Shaw to get $400,000 to stage outdoor performances   The federal government has unveiled a $500,000 grant to support the tourism industry in Niagara-on-the-Lake in the...

Golf: Couples still talking after Matrimonial tourney

Perhaps the toughest annual test of golf was contested at the NOTL Golf Club last week, as almost 30 couples teed off in the Matrimonial Cup tournament.

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