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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.

Rename Glendale and honour its history, Friends of Laura Secord urge

Glendale Notes: Steve Hardaker Community Correspondent The leaders of the Friends of Laura Secord organization are urging that the Glendale area of NOTL be renamed in recognition...

Spirits high for NOTL Christmas Parade despite rain

Saturday’s steady rainfall failed to dampen holiday spirits as the Niagara-on-the-Lake Christmas Parade marched on regardless of the lousy weather.

Town has no whistleblower policy

Although the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake doesn’t have an official whistleblower policy, Lord Mayor Betty Disero says there are mechanisms in place to protect town employees...

Town legal fees skyrocket to $1.15 million for 2020 budget

If the town’s $37 million operating budget is approved as it stands, Niagara-on-the-Lake residents will see a 9.48 per cent increase on the municipal...

Man, 33, facing attempted murder charge following Falls stabbing

A 33-year-old man is facing a charge of attempted murder following a stabbing early Sunday morning in Niagara Falls. Niagara Regional Police said in a media...

Silversmith Brewing partners with college toofferexclusive cask beers

You can try new cask beers, brewed locally, every week at Silversmith Brewing Company in Virgil. Silversmith has partnered with Niagara College’s Teaching Brewery to...

The Golden Plunger: Bacchus Lounge

Betty & Jane Plunger Patrol This venue has married the old with the new by preserving bits of 1831 historical Georgian opulence and adding elegant, modern facilities. There were...

History Unveiled: Occupation, frustration and devastation

On Dec. 13, 1813, the red glow in the sky could be seen from as far away as St. Davids. The smell of the smoke...

Obituary: Cheryl Ann Phillips

PHILLIPS, Cheryl Ann — With family by her side, on Dec. 4, 2019, lost her battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 65. Beloved...

Cooking with Collin: Christmas Cannelloni is a family tradition

Collin Goodine Special to The Lake Report Christmas to many is about spending time with family, eating, drinking wine and being merry. It is about bringing...

Local snaps

 

Tall boots to fill: Scott Finlay is Isaac Brock

Scott Finlay wears many hats – although he probably is best-known across Niagara as the man wearing the tall boots of Sir Isaac Brock.

SPONSORED: Ruffinos: New pop-up restaurant offers a taste of Napoli in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Looking for a taste of Italy in Niagara-on-the-Lake? Look no further, Chef Ryan Crawford of Backhouse has you covered.

Kids, adults have breakfast with Santa for Palliative Care

Niagara-on-the-Lake residents and tourists got treated to a special breakfast with Santa Claus on Saturday morning.

The Lake Report TIDBITS Dec. 12

Town adopts ombudsman’s recommendations As the Town of NOTL is looking to hire a new chief administrative officer, town council approved 15 recommendations from the provincial ombudsman’s...

Town urged to preserve historic ordnance boundary stones

Some of the oldest historic artifacts in Niagara-on-the-Lake are being lost to heavy construction equipment and need to be preserved, a Niagara Historical Society...

A council Christmas poem

This NOTL rendition of “A Night Before Christmas,” by Coun. Clare Cameron, was read at the Dec. 9 town council meeting.    This Christmas reading was written with good intentions,...

Virgil tree lighting ceremony livens up town hall

Virgil brightened up on Thursday evening as the lights on the large pine tree in front of the town offices on Four Mile Creek Road were lit; a symbolic start to the holiday season in Virgil.

Thanks to NOTL Rotary

The Lake Report’s Richard Harley and Kevin MacLean, centre, spoke at the December meeting of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club this week.

Correction: Wrong names in Shaw review

Our Dec. 5 review of the Shaw Festival's presentation of "A Christmas Carol" contained some incorrect information. Sanjay Talwar is playing the role of Christmas...

Roads, traffic key concerns, budget survey finds

Niagara-on-the-Lake council hopes to finalize its 2020 budget with what could be a marathon session on Dec. 16. Meanwhile, on Monday night, councillors released the results of a...

After 3 years, sewage plant is almost ready again …

After years of delays, the Niagara-on-the-Lake sewage treatment plant could finally be on the verge of working properly as regional staff say all problems should be rectified by the end of this month.

Candles burn brightly at annual NOTL stroll

Brittany Carter

Party over for short-term rentals

The party might soon be over for operators of some short-term rentals in Niagara-on-the-Lake. After months of complaints from neighbours of Airbnb-style rentals about loud parties,...

$25 ferry service proposed between NOTL and Toronto

Niagara-on-the-Lake residents could soon have a new, fast way of getting to Toronto for only $25 – via a ferry. Lake Ontario Express president Bruno Caciagli asked town council Monday...

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