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NOTL clarifies why it hasn’t declared emergency after back-to-back floods

Niagara-on-the-Lake is responding to what it says are misconceptions about municipal emergency declaration after two extreme rainstorms last week led to widespread flooding in town.

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 Legion, destroying 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.

Brocks chancellor named to Order of Canada

Brock University Chancellor Shirley Cheechoo, an award-winning actress, artist, playwright and filmmaker, has been awarded the Order of Canada. The announcement came on Boxing Day...

Garrison Village man hopes fellow dog owner will come forward after vicious attack

Joel Donaghy is hoping a man whose dog attacked his dog on Dec. 18 will come forward and take responsibility for the incident —...

NOTL Penguins brave the cold December lake for 43rd year

In Niagara-on-the-Lake, certain events have become winter staples — the Candlelight Stroll, the Christmas Parade and the Icewine Festival are a few which never...

Tree-mendous support for local service clubs

Buying a Christmas tree in town can do more than increase your holiday cheer. That pedestal for your ornament collection can also support local...

NOTL Hydro food drive supports local charities

Niagara-on-the-Lake Hydro and the community came together during the holiday season, in an effort to make the holidays brighter for a number of local families. As part...

Bottle drive to support local cadet programming

The 809 Newark Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron is calling out to Niagara-on-the-Lake residents to take part in a bottle drive on Jan. 12, 2019. The annual...

Photo gallery: Christmas lights of NOTL

Looking for places to go see Christmas lights this year? Niagara-on-the-Lake has some decked out places to stop and take in the view. Here...

NOTL cadets celebrate 10th annual squadron dinner

The 809 Newark Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron held its 10th annual Squadron Mess Dinner at Grace United Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Wednesday to celebrate the year end. "It's...

New Years Day Levee at Navy Hall

Friends of Fort George and Parks Canada are inviting residents to join in celebrating the 29th annual New Year's Day Levee at Navy Hall...

Trius Winery Restaurant and Masaki Sushi among OpenTable’s 100 list

Niagara-on-the-Lake's Trius Winery Restaurant was named to OpenTable's 100 Best Restaurants in Canada list for the second year in a row. OpenTable, the world's leading...

Newark Neighbours gives the gift of Christmas

On Wednesday, 33 families in need will have a full, fruitful Christmas thanks to Newark Neighbours and the community. Individuals and families will receive gifts,...

Regency skate day to take Fort George back in time

Get out your top hats and bonnets — it’s almost time for the first-ever Regency Skate event at Fort George National Historic Site in...

Breakfast with Santa supports NOTL Palliative Care

Santa might be known best for enjoying milk and cookies, but on Sunday morning at the Epicurean restaurant in Niagara-on-the-Lake, it was all about...

NRPS is asking to give the gift of giving

Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) is once again encouraging residents to give the gift of giving this holiday season by taking part in its...

Winery icons honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

SUBMITTED BY DONALD J.P. ZIRALDO. Canadian winery icons Donald Ziraldo and Karl Kaiser, who revolutionized an industry and then helped create Brock University’s renowned grape and wine research centre...

Editorial: Lake Report to go weekly

The Lake Report, Niagara-on-the-Lake’s community newspaper, is going weekly in the new year. It was always The Lake Report’s intention to jump to a weekly...

One month left to submit nominations for the St. Catharines Arts Awards

The St. Catharines Arts Awards return in 2019.The competition is designed to increase the visibility of local artists and cultural industries, honour cultural leaders...

Niagara police officer facing multiple allegations of misconduct resigns

A Niagara police officer who is facing numerous allegations of misconduct resigned from the Niagara Regional Police Service Dec. 1. The former officer, Mark Taks, was criminally charged...

Christmas pop-up market hits Outlet Collection in NOTL

Outlet Collection and Niagara Etsy Artisans have teamed up to present Holiday Collection Pop-Up Market, an artisan shopping experience at the Outlet Collection in...

Writer’s Circle: Christmas with Uncle Willy

CHRISTMAS WITH UNCLE WILLY By: Drake Spentington (a.k.a. Bill Hamilton)   Here it was, Christmas Eve, down on the farm, Uncle Willy was at it spinning a yarn. At...

Writer’s Circle: Precious Gifts

By Hermine Steinberg Precious Gifts (Based on a true story) The first snowfall of the season had finally arrived and marked the unofficial beginning to winter festivities....

Holiday House Tour best-attended yet

Lorna Penman, chair of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club’s annual Holiday House Tour, said this year’s event was the best yet, with nearly 4,800 tickets...

Ukesters Make Merry

Some brows are furrowed in concentration, toes are tapping, and fingers are strumming on Sunday afternoon at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre. The NOTL Ukesters,...

Town of NOTL authorized to hire additional lawyer regarding Randwood proceedings

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has been authorized to hire an additional lawyer to represent its interests in proceedings pertaining to the Randwood Estate. The Town released...

Inside Tweed Farms

From the street view on Concession 5, the operation at Tweed Farms in Niagara-on-the-Lake is unassuming, set in an agricultural area, surrounded by security...

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