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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.

Town’s CAO, two councillors forced to self-isolate

The Town of NOTL’s top civil servant and two members of council are in self-isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Interim chief administrator Sheldon Randall and...

Simpson’s Pharmacy launches special hours just for seniors during pandemic

Simpson’s Pharmacy has introduced reserved morning shopping hours for seniors as a COVID-19 social distancing measure. The goal of setting aside opening hours from 8:30...

Open, closed, changed: NOTL businesses adapt to new reality

Niagara-on-the-Lake businesses are taking precautions and making changes – such as disinfecting more often and not accepting cash – to fight the spread of COVID-19. Pharmacies, breweries, wineries, gyms...

State of emergency won’t affect police operations, says Niagara Regional Police chief

Niagara Regional Police chief Bryan MacCulloch says the state of emergency in Ontario and province-wide closures amidst the COVID-19 pandemic will not affect police...

Irish Harp St. Patricks Day celebrations postponed, will still go on when things are back to normal, staff says

Though the restaurant is closed, and St. Patrick’s Day plans aren’t moving forward right now, Jesse Morningstar of the Irish Harp says spirits are...

Closingborder to seasonal workers ‘devastating’ for Niagara farmers, Wiens says

The federal government's plan to close the border to non-Canadians will be "a catastrophe" for the Niagara farming community, says NOTL Coun. Erwin Wiens. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's...

Niagara Health opens COVID-19 assessment centre in Niagara Falls

The first of two COVID-19 assessment centres planned for the Niagara region opens today. The centre, located behind the Greater Niagara General Site in...

COVID-19: Shaw cancels first month of season

Mike Keenan Special to The Lake Report The first month of the Shaw Festival has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Festival executive director Tim Jennings...

Pandemic: Town of NOTL closes administration buildings, cancels committees and public meetings

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is closing all administration buildings and cancelling all public and committee meetings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Keeping in line with...

Niagara casinos close amid COVID-19 pandemic

Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara will temporarily close all casino and resort operations as a precautionary measure amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Niagara Casinos...

Pandemic: Newark neighbours suspends shopping and drop-offs, food bank still active

Newark Neighbours is suspending shopping and drop-offs until April 6 in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. "To all our valued customers and food bank clients,...

Two Sisters first NOTL winery to close public operations amid COVID-19 pandemic

Two Sisters Vineyards has become the first Niagara-on-the-Lake winery to close its doors due to the threat of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). The winery released a...

Royal Oak Student Report: Financial literacy with Meridian Bank

Ilias and Saxon Royal Oak Community School Special to The Lake Report Royal Oak was recently lucky enough to be able to spend an entire morning with...

Pandemic: Niagara Falls closes city facilities, encourages preventive measures due to COVID-19

  Niagara Falls is closing doors to a long list of city facilities in the wake of COVID-19. The city said Friday that “effective immediately” it...

Pandemic: Town of NOTL facilities, businesses close over COVID-19 threat

With the threat of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is closing the doors to town facilites to mitigate risks to employees and the...

Stay Fit NOTL: March break abs on the go

By Jaclyn WillmsSpecial to The Lake Report March break means different schedules, commitments and perhaps some traveling. Here are four ab exercises to keep your core...

Pandemic: Niagara College suspends all on-campus classes due to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) threat

Niagara College has announced it will close all on-campus classes beginning Monday, March 16. The college is one of many educational institutions to close its doors...

UPDATED: Pandemic: Town of NOTL ‘partially activates’ Emergency Operations Centre due to COVID-19threat

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has “partially activated” its Emergency Operations Centre due to the threat of COVID-19, also referred to as novel coronavirus. As...

Dr. Brown: What the future holds: Part 1

Dr. William Brown Special to The Lake Report Nothing with which we are familiar will remain the same; not anyone we know, not our homes, streets,...

NOTL Sparks learn about different cultures

Leslie Moulson Special to The Lake Report On Feb. 24 and March 2, the Sparks, the youngest Girl Guides at ages five and six, commemorated World...

Niagara College brews a special batch for International Womens Day 2020

It was all about beer and women on Sunday, as students, teachers and family members from the Niagara College Teaching Brewery gathered for International...

Concerns raised after bad crash at York and Concession 6

It was a clear March night last Monday as Cannery Park resident Angelo Recine drove east on York Road heading into St. Davids.

Innovation in Wine Country: Part 3: Sensors make pruning grapevines easier

Tending the vineyards in Niagara-on-the-Lake is really a year-round operation, with much still to do after harvest and before bud break. The main focus...

Steves Cycle Paths raise more than $10 million for cancer research

When fundraising is tackled with passion and light competition, it becomes about more than simply raising money for a worthy cause – and Niagara’s...

Crossroads home show a community hit

A large portion of the money raised from this year’s NOTL Home Garden and Craft Show will go towards adding accessible equipment to the existing playground at Crossroads Public School.

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