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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.

St. David’s Vet Clinic supports NOTL businesses during customer appreciation week

Through all the changes businesses have made since the onset of COVID-19, the team at the St.David’s Veterinary Clinic did not want to miss out on...

PHOTO: Library is busy booking curbside pick-ups

The first day of library curbside pick-ups June 9 put reading materials back in the hands of Niagara-on-the-Lake residents. NOTL library community engagement co-ordinator Debbie...

COVID-19: Dr. Brown: Anti-viral drugs could be the answer

Dr. William Brown Special to The Lake Report My article on COVID-19 last week was about the importance of achieving herd immunity in the majority of the...

Short-term rentals given green light to operate, with restrictions

Short-term rentals in Niagara-on-the-Lake have been given the go-ahead to reopen. Following a change in provincial guidelines, the Town of NOTL this week confirmed short-term rentals can operate “in...

Animal rights group says formal protests are over

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s resident horse-drawn carriage activists announced the end of any “official involvement” in the NOTL campaign via social media Tuesday. That means while action may...

Report accuses farmers of exploiting migrant workers

Workers alliance outlines long list of complaints including unpaid wages, overcrowding and inadequate food   A new report on conditions faced by seasonal workers alleges a shocking...

Region updates town onGlendale District Plan

Steve HardakerCommunity Correspondent Niagara Region planning staff provided NOTL's committee of the whole planning meeting with a detailed briefing on the final draft of the Glendale...

Sentineal asks province to protect carriages from protests

After three years as the target of an animal rights group, and Niagara Regional Police responding “countless" times that nothing could be done to stop the protesters,...

Letter: A long overdue conversation about racism

Dear editor: We are angered and saddened by the senseless murder and violence suffered by members of the black and Indigenous communities, not only in...

Letter: B&B reopening must be gradual and orderly

The following is a letter sent to The Lake Report and short-term rental operators in Niagara-on-the-Lake by NOTL Bed & Breakfast Association president David Levesque. As...

COVID-19: Towns Golf Classic, Wall of Fame induction cancelled due to pandemic

NOTL Golf Club allows leagues and public to resume play The Town of Niagara-on-Lake has cancelled its 2020 Golf Classic Tournament and the annual Sports...

COVID-19: Royal Oak embraces online learning

'Expansive, robust' program focuses on learning goals

PANDEMIC BLOG: By Dr. William Brown

Click here to see updates on the COVID-19 pandemic: lakereport.ca/covid-19

Backhouse lights final fire, as chef switches to family-focused Ruffino’s

NOTL's Backhouse restaurant is lighting its last fire, as it transitions fully into Ruffino’s Pasta Bar & Grill. Chef Ryan Crawford, owner of both restaurants, says it’s...

Trees cut to make way for nursery school

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has removed several trees near the community centre to make room for the expanded Niagara Nursery School project. In total, seven trees...

COVID-19: No more active COVID cases in NOTL

For the past several days, there have been no active cases of COVID-19 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, according to statistics from the Niagara Region public health...

NOTL woman creates clear masks to help lip readers

A Niagara-on-the-Lake woman has designed a facemask that can help lip readers to “see” what people are saying. Amy Post created Big Smiles Lip Reading Masks to...

COVID-19:NOTL wineries get ready to welcome visitors for tastings

Wineries in Niagara-on-the-Lake are preparing to invite guests back for tastings, and when they do, the experience will be very different. Social distancing measures mean...

Artist submissions sought for Pumphouse chair auction

The Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre is looking for a Niagara artist to creatively paint a Muskoka-style wooden love seat as a fundraiser for the arts centre.  Submissions will...

Renovated Pumphouse hopes to reopen for summer

The Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre staff and volunteers are looking forward to reopening following renovations earlier this year, but for the time being the focus is on...

NOTL group to host ‘peaceful anti-racism rally’

A group of Niagara-on-the-Lake friends are organizing a peaceful anti-racism rally to stand in solidarity with black members of the community, both locally and across the...

COVID-19: Yellow Door keeps musical theatre going amid pandemic

Non-profit Virgil school was in danger of closing, but generous landlord helped out Even during a pandemic, musical theatre is finding a way in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Yellow...

‘Slow down’: NOTLer says bylaw officer was aggressive after being asked not to speed

Niagara-on-the-Lake resident Laurie Stratton isn’t happy with a town bylaw officer he said was speeding though his neighbourhood, or how the officer treated him...

COVID-19: Nightly for past 11 weeks, neighbours sing praises of front-line workers

A group of neighbours in The Village are finding a way to connect through cheering for health care workers. And they’ve been doing it every...

COVID-19: Shaw finds positives amid pandemic’s negatives

Festival focuses on education and outreach as live shows cancelled till at least Aug. 1   In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Shaw Festival CEO...

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