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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.

One of the first big snowfalls this year transformed NOTL into a winter wonderland

Photo gallery: The town of Niagara-on-the-Lake was covered with ice and snow during the weekend, creating an opportunity for great pictures. Here are some from the community and some from our photographers.

Exploring photos with Jim Smith: John Travolta movie filmed in NOTL

The John Travolta movie was called “The Experts” and it was filmed here in Niagara-on-the-Lake in 1989. Many good movies were made in town but...

Stay Fit NOTL: The six-minute work out challenge

Jaclyn Willms Special to The Lake Report Lets do this together. I’m challenging you to do six minutes of exercise everyday until Christmas. This is the time of...

Aspiring NOTL actress gets to meet a role model

Some say don’t ever meet your heroes, but Tate Kenney, a local aspiring actress and graduate of the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute...

Obituary: Allan David Butch Grimwood

GRIMWOOD, Allan David (Butch) 1947-2019 - Passed away surrounded by family on November 20th after a short battle with cancer. Loving husband of Claudia (nee Erwin)...

Obituary: Betty Helen (Suderman) Dick

Betty Helen (Suderman) Dick Nov. 23, 1932 – Nov. 23, 2019 On her 87th Birthday, Betty Helen Dick passed from this life into eternity, securely into...

Obituary: Alma Dyck

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Auntie Alma (Dyck) on the morning of Monday, Nov. 23...

Niagara College’s workshop honours missing and murdered Indigenous women

For Niagara College alumna Emily Kudluk, participating in the college's Faceless Dolls workshop was about cherishing the memory of her aunt Denise Bourdeau, who was killed by her ex-partner and found several months later on the banks of Grand River in 2007.

He wont quit: NOTL author chronicles lifes ups and downs

Mike Keenan always tried looking on the bright side, even after living through several crises at different stages of his life. He wrote about how he’s...

The Village gets lit

Sunday, Nov. 24 marked the 8th annual Village Holiday lighting ceremony. At 5:30 p.m. Dale Des Islets welcomed the local residents who gathered for the...

Evolution of an art show

A group of local creatives dubbing themselves the Niagara Plein Air Artists will showcase the work of 13 members at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library for the...

Holiday House Tour: It takes a village

The Rotary Holiday House Tour is one of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s most anticipated seasonal events bringing close to 4,000 people through expertly decorated homes and landmarks...

Shining a light on art

NOTL artist Sandra Iafrate hopes to shine some light on her Gate Street Studio in downtown Niagara-on-the-Lake during the Candlelight Stroll weekend . On Friday, Dec. 6...

Jeep enthusiasts collect 1,400 pounds of food for Newark Neighbours

Jeep aficionados stood up for those who have it rough on Saturday morning as the Niagara Area Jeep Club collected four vehicles full of donated food during the annual food drive for Newark Neighbours.

Who let the dogs out? … Virgil Animal Clinic

The Virgil Animal Hospital held its official grand opening on Saturday, giving animal lovers a new option for monitoring the health of their beloved pets.

Polish army chief visits NOTL to pay homage to fallen soldiers

Poland’s army chief visited Niagara-on-the-Lake Monday to pay tribute to his homeland and to the Polish soldiers buried in Haller Cemetery at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.

Christmas parade ready to roll Dec. 14

Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 124 will be the parade marshals at the annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 14. The parade will start...

Lake Report winter magazine captures very best of NOTL

We at The Lake Report are happy to announce the publication of our special Winter Edition magazine which will be available Dec. 3. After an outpouring...

Community photos

Photos: Royal Oak students participate in Decoration Day; NOTL Sparks decorate grocery bags.

Correction

In our Nov. 22 story about Niagara-on-the-Lake resident Gracia Janes receiving the 2019 Living Landmark Award from the Niagara Foundation, we misspelled her surname. The...

Maya takes fight for diabetes monitors to Queens Park

Eight-year-old Maya Webster took her fight for government-funded glucose monitors to Queen’s Park Wednesday. The Niagara-on-the-Lake youngster, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at...

Bridge connecting Niagara Falls and NOTL reopens after 10 years

After 10 long years, the newly rebuilt Mewburn Road Bridge will finally offer drivers another connection between Niagara-on-the-Lake and Niagara Falls.

Fire program aims to prevent CO deaths

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s fire department, with the help of Enbridge Gas Inc., is on a mission to eradicate the silent killer in residential homes ­– carbon...

Tree lighting ceremony draws crowds to town

People gathered around the Old Court House steps for Sunday evening’s Christmas tree lighting while the St. Michael Catholic Elementary School choir serenaded the crowd – but this year’s celebration connected the town more than ever.

Niagara College campus renamed after Dan Patterson

Niagara College campus on Taylor Road has been renamed to Daniel J. Patterson Campus, after the outgoing college president who has made a lasting impact...

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