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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.

Glendale Notes: Final draft of Niagara District Plan revealed

Steve Hardaker Community Correspondent Glendale-area residents got another peek last week at what their community might look like as it develops over the coming years. The Region of...

Lake Ontario water level remains much higher than normal into winter

Water levels in Lake Ontario have dropped significantly since the record high peak in June, but they’re still well above average for this time...

Niagara College wins two gold medals, ranked #3 at the U.S. Open Cider Championship

Niagara College took home two gold medals and was placed third in the international U.S. Open Cider Championship. The final round of the sixth annual competition, which had...

MPP Wayne Gates gets his flu shot and encourages others do the same

On Friday afternoon, MPP Wayne Gates rolled up his sleeve for his annual flu shot at Simpson’s Pharmacy in Virgil. Gates said he’s been coming...

Exploring photos: William Kirby’s House

This painting, done at the corner of Victoria and Front streets, shows the home of historian William Kirby, which was built in 1818. Kirby was a novelist,...

Wine Country with Victoria Gilbert: Gemischter satz is the way to go for Ferox

Victoria Gilbert Special to The Lake Report “Everything starts in the vineyard for me,” Fabian Reis says as he strides through a snowy row of his...

Golden Plunger: Pondview Estate Winery

As you sip any one of Pondview’s wines, you are tasting three generations of grape growing and wine-making experience. You know by now, the...

Memorial hockey game honours “Mikey” Labonte and raises $5,000 for charity

Michael Labonte, or “Mikey,” was known as the life of the party; a memorial hockey game held in his honour brought crowds together in a boisterous celebration of his life.

‘Large quantity of gemstones’ stolen from vehicle in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Niagara Regional Police were called to a residence in the area of Warner and Tanbark roads in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Tuesday to investigate a theft from a...

Local resident thanks farm workers, will bring them to Old Town tree lighting Sunday

Many farm workers who live in Niagara-on-the-Lake seasonally have never made it to Old Town – this Sunday, 40 Mexican workers will head to...

Letter: Insulting comments about longtime residents complaining about bird cannons

Dear editor: In response to the letter submitted by J. Richard Wright last week, wherein he states he is OK with growers using percussion devices...

The Lake Report TIDBITS Nov. 21

Old Town Christmas tree lighting this Sunday Niagara-on-the-Lake residents are invited to celebrate the season on Sunday, Nov. 24, and watch as the huge Old...

Town, Enbridge team up to distributecarbon monoxide and fire alarms

Niagara-on-the-Lake's fire department is teaming up with Enbridge Gas to supply new carbon monoxide alarms to residents who need them. The town will receive 126...

Lions Club Christmas tree sale starts Thursday

The Lion’s Club Christmas tree sale begins today at Cornerstone Community Church in Virgil.

Lions Club Christmas tree sale starts Thursday

The Lion’s Club Christmas tree sale begins today at Cornerstone Community Church in Virgil.

Grace UnitedChristmas Market is Saturday

John Sayers Special to The Lake Report A tisket, a tasket ... Grace has the baskets! Grace United Church congregation members Claudia Gilchrist and Chris McQuestion have worked...

Gracia Janes honoured with Living Landmark Award

Niagara-on-the-Lake resident Gracia Janes has been chosen as the 2019 Living Landmark Award recipient by the Niagara Foundation. The not-for-profit organization, which advocates for preservation of heritage...

Christmas with Heart helps two charities

The Christmas with Heart market supports great causes and that’s one of the reasons Andrea Wood of Alpaca Niagara is happy to keep coming back.

A merry old time at Mori Christmas Palooza

For three days, Mori Gardens was turned into a winter wonderland that brought hundreds of people and more than 50 vendors and artisans together for a festive weekend experience.

Contrasting art styles exhibited at NOTL library

NOTL artist Janet Newey and Hamilton artist Julia van der Laan de Vries have come together to put their contrasting artwork on display at...

The Village gets intoholiday spirit with Christmas lights and garlands

Residents of the Village began spreading holiday cheer this week as they took to the parks to hang Christmas lights and garlands on trees and...

Dan Patterson: The Energizer Bunny of Canadian colleges

Dr. Dan is a perfect nickname for Dan Patterson, the retiring president of Niagara College. That’s what his colleagues and students often call him as...

Yellow Door Theatre offers two new musical productions in December

Virgil’s Yellow Door Theatre Project is presenting two new Canadian musicals in December and artistic director Andorlie Hillstrom is urging everyone to come out and show their support...

St. Marks forum lets councillors meet with parishioners

After three members of the St. Mark’s Anglican Church congregation won seats in the last municipal election, holding a special forum to let parishioners ask questions...

Book document’s NOTL hero who was ‘braver than Laura Secord’

One heroine of Niagara-on-the-Lake easily springs to mind throughout local history – but Lissa Paul is shining a light on another; Eliza Fenwick –...

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