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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.

Shaw Guild instructional videos for residents

It’s lights, camera, action for the Shaw Guild while creating instructional videos about how to safely enjoy the reopening of Niagara-on-the-Lake businesses.  The videos aim to inform community members on “how...

Golf: Four women ‘Beat the Pro’ in shootout and Ross Smith wins coveted skins game

With one shot at glory and bragging rights, four members of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club came away winners when they took on pro Billy Simkin Tuesday.

PHOTO: Virgil splash pad open seven days a week

The Virgil Splash Pad is open for Niagara-on-the-Lake kids to enjoy some fun in the sun. The Colvin family, from Virgil, has been coming to...

A tune of love: Daughter plays music daily for her mother at Pleasant Manor

Almost every day, Trudy Enns stands outside her mother Betty's window at Pleasant Manor and plays music for the 92-year-old. “Music has been an important part of...

Letter: Town’s poor signage affects businesses

Dear editor: The following letter was sent to Lord Mayor Betty Disero and members of Niagara-on-the-Lake town council. Thanks a lot council, my business has been...

Letter: Use old hospital for seniors care

Dear editor: When Niagara-on-the-Lake finally looks at options for repurposing the former hospital site, I hope council considers some of the issues that have arisen...

Letter: Congrats to council on alienating constituents

Dear editor: I am sure our town councillors are pleased with their recent initiative regarding closing Queen Street to traffic. Rarely can a governing body alienate...

A faint cry for help and rescue from Lake Ontario

Golfers come to aid of three stranded canoeists Above the sound of the wind and crashing waves of Lake Ontario, somehow Joe Interisano heard a...

Music Niagara launches free virtual At Home concert series

Unable to stage concerts due to the COVID-19 lockdown and social distancing rules, the Music Niagara Festival is launching a free, new At Home series.  For 22...

Real estate sales booming again in NOTL

After one of the toughest springs in recent memory, the Niagara-on-the-Lake real estate market caught fire in June, as the number of sales and...

Couple suspects ‘sobbing’ late-night visitor was attempt at home invasion

A Niagara-on-the-Lake couple received a literal rude awakening from a stranger early Sunday and they want to warn other residents to be wary of people...

Van Noort Florists fundraising for Epilepsy Toronto

A Niagara-on-the-Lake florist is selling cactus gardens to support a cause that hits close to home. Cactus gardens are for sale at Van Noort Florists...

Exploring Photos with the NOTL Museum: Grazing on the ninth

Editor’s note: With sadness, but also appreciation, we announce the retirement of our first Exploring Photos columnist Jim Smith. Smith, a lifelong Niagara-on-the-Lake resident...

NOTL business sells masks to benefit United Way

Business owners in Niagara-on-the-Lake are selling reusable masks and donating all proceeds back into the community through United Way Niagara. Co-founders of Locomotive Marketing Domenic and Patrizia Trapasso have coordinated reusable masks for sale at various...

Niagara to remain in Phase 2 as most of province enters Phase 3

The Niagara region will remain in Phase 2 of reopening, while most of Ontario enters Phase 3, Premier Doug Ford announced Monday. Phase 3 reopening...

Arch-i-text: Living life with COVID

Much to my delight, a few days ago I received an email from the editor of the Lake Report asking me to resume writing...

Letter: Emergency group decision on Queen Street was undemocratic

Dear editor: The recent move by the mayor and senior staff person of Niagara-on-the-Lake, apparently urged on by the president of the Chamber of Commerce,...

Some visitors like new-look Queen Street

Not everyone is happy about Queen Street being converted to a pedestrian mall, but some residents and visitors are loving it. NOTL resident Nancy Drope,...

Pumphouse hosting reno tours to mark reopening

Doors at the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre have been closed to visitors since the beginning of 2019, but they are almost ready to be...

Ghost Walks bring their spook back to NOTL

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s famous Ghost Walks are up and running again, offering a spooky time in “Canada’s most haunted town.” Daniel Cumerlato, owner of Ghost Walks, said...

Barrie man charged in NOTL break and enter

A man from Barrie has been charged in relation to a Niagara-on-the-Lake break and enter. The break-in took place in the area of Stewart Road and...

Deloitte service review outlines $1M in savings, new revenue for town

Parking and user fees, improved procurement among suggestions by consulting firm   A 104-page report by consulting firm Deloitte shows that while there is "room for improvement," the town...

Region defers mandatory mask decision

After more than four hours of sometimes contentious debate Wednesday, Niagara regional councillors had not come to an agreement about whether to make masks mandatory...

Responsible tourism group wants to protect way of life for residents

A new resident group has formed in Niagara-on-the-Lake, advocating for sustainable and responsible tourism. The group, called Voters for Sustainable Tourism emerged June 26, and has...

New NOTL firefighter tells women to ‘just go for it’

For Rebecca van der Zalm, being a firefighter was not something that was on her radar for most of her life. She didn’t dream of...

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