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Behind the harvest: NOTL artist turns her brush to Niagara’s agricultural community

The exhibition features portraits of the people whose work contributes to Niagara’s agricultural and wine-growing industries. The opening reception is this Sunday.

What do a million sunflowers look like? Find out at NOTL farm this weekend

On Saturday and Sunday, Ryan Crawford will open his farm to visitors who want to walk among the flowers, all while raising money for Royal Oak Community School.

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.

A tree bylaw on private property? Disappointing!

SUBMITTED BY CLAIRE CRONIER.OPINION I was quite disappointed to read in The Lake Report that a tree bylaw was passed by council on Dec. 5,...

Grape Escape expanding for great success

SPONSOREDWhen Richard Mell first moved to Canada from England, he brought with him a suitcase and degree in criminal psychology.It was the height of...

Grape Escape expanding for great success

SPONSOREDWhen Richard Mell first moved to Canada from England, he brought with him a suitcase and degree in criminal psychology.It was the height of...

Days of Wine and Chocolate returns February

Forget wine and cheese, this February the Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake are offering up a decadent twist on food and drink pairings with the Days...

NOTL new wastewater treatment plant to open mid-March

Construction on Niagara-on-the-Lake’s sewage treatment project is coming to an end. The wastewater treatment plant on Lakeshore Road is in the final commissioning phase. The Region is...

Niagara District Airport looks to generate sky high revenue

The Niagara District Airport and nine other surrounding airports are getting ready to take on the excess capacity of Pearson airport. Pearson is expected to reach capacity...

Private retail cannabis stores approved during St. Catharines council meeting

St. Catharines has opened the door for private retail cannabis stores. After a unanimous vote during the Jan. 14 council meeting in St. Catharines, retail...

Council passes motion to support modernized alcohol sales

On Jan. 15, Niagara-on-the-Lake council was presented with a resolution to support modernized alcohol sales which could benefit local wineries and grape growers. In recent years,...

Ben Bartel clears the ice for Wayne Gretzky Estates Winery

The story of how Ben Bartel acquired the position is built on layers, he says, as he peels those layers away one by one. It’s...

NOTL council to hear proposal for Vintage Hotels expansion and subdivision

Vintage Hotels was given the green light to proceed with the development of a nearly a city block of land across from the Pillar...

Protests planned during Icewine Village festival

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Icewine Village to transform Queen Street into a winter wonderland, from Jan. 19 to 20 and 26 to 27.   This year marks Icewine Village's 24th...

Friday morning cold allows for icewine harvest

Mother Nature gave winemakers a window of weather cold enough to harvest some grapes for icewine very early this morning in Niagara. Mattias Oppenlaender, chair...

Bikes for Farmworkers an alliance of generosity

One winter day in 2015, local couple Terry and Lynn Weiner were walking their dog Riley in the Commons at Butler’s Barracks in Niagara-on-the-Lake,...

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