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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.

Canopy Growth challenges town cannabis bylaw

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s cannabis bylaw is being challenged by Canopy Growth Corp.  The town received a notice of appeal last Friday from Canopy Growth, one of the country’s largest...

Protesters target Legion pork roast, blast megaphone at older man

The annual pig roast at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 124 didn’t go exactly as planned Sunday.

NEEDS – Vino Velo cycle fundraiser

Just waiting on a few followup points from Steve to add at the bottom.. otherwise good to go.   When Rachel DeBon heard about Vino Velo’s...

Photo Gallery: Engel and Volkers celebrate grand opening of new NOTL office Tuesday evening

The grand opening of Engel and Volkers' new Niagara-on-the-Lake office brought many members of the community together on Tuesday evening.

New fire chief Nick Ruller is one busy guy

The town announced last Thursday morning that Ruller was promoted to fire chief and community emergency management co-ordinator, effective immediately. 

Niagara’s History Unveiled: John D. Larkin’s Niagara legacy

A drive in the rural area of Niagara-on-the-Lake may take you to Larkin Road. It is only one rural block long, and is located...

Lights for Bikes projectbrightens the way for farm workers

A Virgil company’s generous plan to outfit the bikes of migrant farm workers with safety lights has turned into a community event.

Amazing Race Niagara raises $24,000 for Kristen French centre

More than 80 people gathered at Polonia Park on York Road on Sunday to take part in the annual Amazing Race Niagara competition.

SPORTS–MUST RUN- Virgil soccer wraps up (PHOTO only)

Caption only: Club president Ted Vanderkoy presents awards as the NOTL Rangers soccer season wraps up. (Jayme Campbell-Submitted)

SPORTS–Shaw cricket team posts big win over Stratford

Steve Ferley Special to The Lake Report The Shaw Festival's cricket team notched a comprehensive win in its annual fixture with the team from the Stratford...

Masked ‘Anonymous’ protesters advocate for animal rights in NOTL

Vegan activists from a group called Anonymous for the Voiceless protested in front of the Court House in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Sept. 6 to advocate for animal rights. The...

Travel Expo brings the world to NOTL

    For Niagara-on-the-Lake resident Holmes Hooke, the Travel Expo at the NOTL Community Centre was a chance to explore a variety of travel destinations – all in one place.  “I...

Exploring photos: Parliament Oak school, 1957

I failed school every year except Grades 6 and 7, from which I was pushed forward as I was too old to hold back. I often...

HOLD — DO NOT PUBLISH –Exploring photos:

Aboriginal Canadians annually held a pow-wow and clay pigeon shooting competition in town. This 1913 picture was taken at the entrance to the Niagara Golf Club,...

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