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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.

Editorial: Lots of work ahead for wellness committee

NOTL’s Wellness Committee has a large feat ahead of it and the members are facing it head-on with their attempt to gather authentic input from the community....

NOTL’s new Lakeview Vineyard Equipment sponsored ice resurfacer is ready for action

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s new Olympia ice resurfacer has a sweet new look and is ready to start smoothing things out for the hockey season, thanks to Lakeview Vineyard Equipment...

Residents, town, college celebrate Chautauqua Oaks Project

For Margaret Walker, the Chautauqua Oaks Project helps preserve what makes her neighbourhood unique: the trees.

Police arrest suspect in Falls Queen Street break-ins

Police have arrested a man in connection with a series of break-ins that took place on Queen Street, Niagara Falls on Sept. 25. Matthew Ryce,...

Election profile: Andrea Kaiser Liberal candidate

Andrea Kaiser, the federal Liberal candidate for Niagara Falls riding, says she understands what it’s like to struggle to make ends meet and strive to...

Letter: What happened to the scientific method?

Dear Editor: In the last two issues of The Lake Report, I read two dissenting articles regarding our prime minister. As a public figure, elected...

Op-ed: The case for good management

Brian Marshall In the Sept. 16 meeting of town council, Coun. Clare Cameron made an impassioned statement concerning the importance of protecting our town’s heritage assets...

Climate strike draws crowd in NOTL on Friday morning

"Act now so our kids can grow old," exclaimed Julia Buxton-Cox, as a group of fellow Niagara-on-the-Lake residents, and some from Toronto, joined in on a global climate strike Friday.

Residents recycle electronic waste for Red Roof Retreat

Old phones, TVs, vacuum cleaners and printers — Niagara-on-the-Lake residents brought all kinds of electronic waste to Simpson’s Pharmacy last Saturday to help raise money for a good cause.

NOTL couple celebrates 70 years of being in love

When Cornie and Helen Neufeld were getting married in 1949, they were told their marriage wouldn’t last too long.

Writers Circles Sharon Frayne wins 72-hour competition

The Writers’ Circle and The Lake Report contributor Sharon Frayne ferociously turned out a novel in 72 hours for the Muskoka Novel Marathon in...

History comes alive with theatrical cemetery tours at St. Andrew’s Church

Theatrical cemetery tours held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church are bringing the unsung heroes of Niagara-on-the-Lake to life.

NOTL residents blow bubbles of support

It was a symbolic breath of fresh air, as a group of Niagara-on-the-Lake residents gathered to show a gesture of kindness for people who have trouble breathing.

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