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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.

St. Davids Porchetta in the Park is Sunday

The Friends of St. Davids community group is inviting everyone to Porchetta in the Park on Sunday, June 23. The event will run from 2 to 5 p.m....

Neighbours have questions about new nursery school

Some Simcoe Street residents say although they are happy with the planned expansion of a new nursery school in Niagara-on-the-Lake, but they also are worried.

Editorial: Embrace the positive – yea

In the spirit of positivity espoused by Niagara-on-the-Lake author Steve Bushnik, featured this week in a story on Page 12, let’s raise a cheer...

Fundraiser a hit for Music Niagara

More than 160 people attended Music Niagara's annual Big Night fundraiser at the NOTL Community Centre on Saturday night.

Federal money helps growers cultivate virus-free vines

The federal government is spending more than $2.3 million to help grape growers cultivate clean, virus-free grapevines. The money will go to the Canadian Grapevine Certification Network, a nationwide...

Lake levels easing, flood risk diminishing

Water levels in Lake Ontario have eased a bit and there is no immediate risk of flooding, says a Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake official. Brett Ruck, the town’s...

Piping down the sun in Chautauqua

The skirl of the pipes as the sun sets over Lake Ontario on Saturday, June 22, will again be a highlight as Chautauqua bids...

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