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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.

Man facing child sexual exploitation charges

A 50-year-old Port Colborne man is facing five counts of sexual assaults involving a minor. Todd Albert Klacko was arrested and charged Thursday with the alleged...

Letter to the editor: The Lake Report weekly

SUBMITTED BY CINDY (AND KEN) HERNDER.OPINION Just wanted to show our support for The Lake Report and all you are doing to make this publication...

Letter to the editor: Well done re: The Lake Report

SUBMITTED BY GLENN YOUNG.OPINION Well done re: The Lake Report … fits the town perfectly! Very compelling and timely content. Despite the status of print...

Letter to the editor: Re: Cannery park letters and snobby NOTLers

SUBMITTED BY MYRA GOODMAN.OPINION I couldn’t agree more with the letter writer from Cannery Park, about the snobbishness of some residents from other parts of...

NOTL businesses feeling the love this Valentine’s Day

Niagara-on-the-Lake businesses are gearing up for what they hope to be a busy Valentine’s Day. Florists, chocolate shops, wineries, tour guides and restaurants across town are...

Virgil LCBO to open in March

The wait for a new LCBO store is almost over. There is no exact date yet but the new location is set to open next month....

Councillors vote against clear bags use and bi-weekly garbage collection

Town councillors have spoken loud and clear —they want nothing to do with a Niagara Region proposal to institute every-other-week garbage collection or make clear plastic garbage...

Bags of food and goodies greet migrant workers arriving in NOTL

Jane Andres’ living room is filled with bright green bags packed with such essentials as hot chocolate, oatmeal, toothbrushes and toilet paper. Almost every...

Toronto man facing murder charge

A Toronto man is facing a second-degree murder charge in relation the death of a 31-year-old woman in Grimsby on Friday morning. Charged is 39-year-old...

$25,000 Olympia sponsorship awarded to Lakeview Vineyard Equipment

The sought-after sponsorship opportunity for the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake's new Olympia ice resurfacer has been awarded to Lakeview Vineyard Equipment Inc. he sponsorship will cost Lakeview $25,000...

Water rates in NOTL increase

Niagara-on-the-Lake residents will see a hike in their water bills starting Feb. 1. The monthly fixed rates for water and wastewater usage each will rise by...

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