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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.

Photo Gallery: Fall Fest at Red Roof Retreat

A wide variety of seasonal activities were offered at the Fall Fest held at the Red Roof Retreat last Saturday.

Victorian winter comes to NOTL

‘Tis the season, almost – and the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is gearing up for the festive time with a number of planned winter activities and celebrations. This...

First Rotary youth conference kicks off in NOTL

For high school student Victoria Sawicki, a Rotary Youth Exchange program that allowed her to study in France for a year was “life-changing.”

F45 fitness studio opens in Virgil

Popular Australian workout classes, called Functional 45 or F45, are now being offered in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Independent Strange feels ‘deflated’ but proud of campaign

Mike Strange says he’s “a little deflated” after Monday’s election. The independent candidate and current Niagara Falls councillor was out pounding the pavement to spread...

Gallery: Rotary fashion show raises $6,500 to fight polio

The Fall Fashion Show, organized by the Rotary Club of Niagara-on-the-Lake, raised $6,500 Sunday to help eradicate polio worldwide.

Runner-up Kaiser says she’ll continue to try to flip riding red

Although Liberal candidate Andrea Kaiser finished second to Conservative candidate Tony Baldinelli, she says she will continue chasing her goal of “flipping this riding red.”

Greens’ Sandra O’Connor vows keep fighting for climate

Sandra O’Connor says she will continue fighting against the climate crisis even though the Green party didn’t win a seat for the Niagara Falls riding in...

Rookie Baldinelli victorious for Tories

Niagara will continue to see blue with an “elated” Tony Baldinelli taking the win Monday night for the Niagara Falls riding. And though Liberals...

Legion distributing poppies for Remembrance Day

The Royal Canadian Legion is once again distributing red poppies for Remembrance Day. Volunteers will be out for the poppy campaign from Friday, Oct. 25...

Machete-wielding man robs Avondale store in Virgil

The armed robbery of an Avondale store in Virgil Wednesday night by a machete-wielding man was a scary situation, but the 19-year-old clerk who dealt with the suspect did...

Press Pass Program offers deals

The Lake Report is proud to announce we’ve officially launched our brand new local discount  “Press Pass Program.” By signing up, Niagara-on-the-Lake residents will receive...

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