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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.

Residents call for action

When a group of more than 150 people gathered in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Nov. 18 to mourn the loss of around 250 healthy trees, it...

Glendale to take new look at old issues

The Glendale Task Force has been disbanded, but will begin again with a new look at old issues once it is established by council. Steven...

St. Davids has wish list for new council

St. Davids residents are preparing their wish list for the new council, with safety at the top of it. Greg Dell, president of the ratepayers’...

Youth council to host holiday talent showcase for kids

For the second year in a row, the Lord Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council will be bringing back its Youth Holiday Celebration, which gives local...

Company from Atlantic Canada buys Niagara Falls bus tour company

Double Deck Tours in Niagara Falls has been purchased by an Atlantic Canada company. Ambassatours, a sightseeing tour company from Eastern Canada announced the acquisition...

Local rescue workers honoured by Canada Post

In the spirit of the season, a local Canada Post depot manager wanted to deliver a bit of holiday cheer to Niagara's local rescue workers. Civil...

Cameron gearing up for council

Clare Cameron might be the only person in town surprised she earned the title of deputy lord mayor in her first run at council. On...

Neighbours oppose Circle Street rezoning

Chautauqua residents are up in arms over a proposal to rezone a Circle Street property and sever a lot for a large house they believe will...

Police looking to identify man who approached young girl in NOTL

The Niagara Regional Police Service is seeking to identify a man who approached an 11-year-old girl in Niagara-on-the-Lake Thursday. The man allegedly approached the girl and offered...

Chatting life, death and music with Jesse Lamothe

Jesse Lamothe freely admits he wasn’t the nicest kid in high school. But when the Niagara-on-the-Lake-raised musician returned from living in England for two...

Icewine harvest earliest ever for NC students

Around Niagara, wine makers and grape growers were out in the fields Thursday morning for an early harvest of icewine grapes. The harvest being so...

Niagara College offering quick seasonally-themed courses during the holidays

Niagara residents have a chance to up their entertaining game this holiday season, thanks to a roster of holiday-themed workshops offered by the Canadian...

NOTL figure skater qualifies for national competition

When Kyra Marotta set her sights on representing the Niagara-on-the-Lake Skating Club at a national level three years ago, she meant business. Just three years later,...

St. Catharines Museum continues tradition of giving back

MEDIA RELEASE - CITY OF ST. CATHARINES The St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre is once again helping bring warmth to those in need. From...

Town of Fort Erie considering building a community hub

The Town of Fort Erie has been supporting a feasibility study conducted by the Greater Fort Erie Community Hub Task Force Steering Committee along...

Pelham to host annual Santa Claus Parade Dec. 8

The Town of Pelham is hosting its annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday Dec. 8 at 1 p.m.. The parade will start at the Bethany...

Large quantity of cocaine seized in St. Catharines

Police arrested two men from St. Catharines Tuesday evening after a cocaine trafficking investigation led to the seizure of a large quantity of cocaine. The...

Five new members will be inducted into the St. Catharines Sports Hall of Fame

Five new members will be inducted into the St. Catharines Sports Hall of Fame Thursday. On Nov. 22 at 5:30 p.m. Buffy Alexander, John White,...

Town of Lincoln holding tree lighting ceremony

The town of Lincoln is holding its Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Saturday. Residents can go to the Flemming Centre, at 5020 Serena Dr. in...

Nationals win two of three games over the weekend

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Nationals won two out of three games over the weekend, improving their record to 11-10-0-1. The team kicked off the weekend with a 3-2...

UPDATE: St. Catharines man arrested in relation to Avondale Robbery

Police have made an arrest in relation to a Nov. 12 robbery at a St. Catharines Avondale. On Nov. 19, with the assistance of the...

Construction begins along the Niagara Parkway

There will be several construction projects beginning this month in Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake as the Niagara Parks Commission begins its efforts to improve the Niagara...

Fire burns trailer at Sherkston Shores Resort

A fire in Sherkston Shores has destroyed one trailer and caused damage to another. The blaze broke out at the Port Colborne trailer resort early Monday morning,...

Mori Gardens becomes a winter wonderland

Mori Gardens in Niagara-on-the-Lake turned the garden centre into a winter wonderland for a weekend this Nov. 16 to 18, during its first-ever Christmas...

Editorial: Trees can be protected

All last and this week, trees, mostly healthy, some very old, were removed to make way for what is expected to be a subdivision. There...

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