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Covered, waiting, shut out or going it alone: NOTL residents face flood losses

Sunday’s deluge sent knee-deep floodwater through the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 124 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, destroying main-floor drywall, toppling freezers and damaging a century-old flag, photo albums and historical records.

Two floods could mean two claims — and higher rates

The Lake Report contacted three local insurance brokerages after the first storm to understand the number and cost of claims, what water coverage means and how residents should respond.

NOTL flood damage unknown as provincial relief remains vague

Now, after two major storms in six days, the full toll remains unknown and possible provincial assistance has no dollar amount, eligibility rules or application process.

NOTL Votes 2026: Maria Mavridis hopes to keep the public informed next council term

Maria Mavridis, who was elected to council for the first time in 2022, is once again throwing her hat into the ring of this fall's election, hoping to serve another term.

NOTL Votes 2026: Andrew Niven seeks first elected council term

Coun. Andrew Niven is running for Niagara-on-the-Lake council this fall, seeking voters’ support for the first time since he was appointed to the role nearly two years ago.

Local Horse and Rider grace pages of Horse Sport magazine

Leslie McCormick and chestnut thoroughbred Alex’s Love have a long and successful history of competing together, but the first place red ribbon they won...

Reif Winery and Newark Neighbours team up for March food drive

Reif Estate Winery and Newark Neighbours are coming together to help those in need by organizing a new "Taste for Hunger" food drive.

High winds down power lines

Strong winds caused fallen trees and power outage throughout Niagara-on-the-Lake Sunday afternoon.

OPP data shows number of traffic-related deaths in 2018

The number of deaths on OPP-patrolled roads, waterways and trails went down in 2018, compared to 2017. However, the number in other categories, such as transport...

Three people arrested after stealing guns in Wainfleet break and enter

Niagara police have charged three Welland men in relation to a break-and-enter in Wainfleet which saw the theft of a number of guns, a crossbow...

City issues call to artists for annual juried exhibit

The City of St. Catharines is issuing a call to artists to submit artwork proposals for the 2019 City of St. Catharines Annual Juried...

Welland man faces charges for cocaine possession

Police stumbled upong $60,000 worth of cocaine last week after arresting a man for something completely different. Joshua Nuziato of Welland was arrested after police formulated grounds...

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