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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.

Attempted theft at Lincoln Sobeys

A Lincoln Sobeys was the subject of an attempted break and enter on Wednesday. At around 3:30 a.m. a male attempted to drive his pickup truck...

New Upper Canada Heritage Trail sign unveilled

At a ceremony held on Nov. 15 at 10 a.m., the Niagara-on-the-Lake Heritage Trail subcommittee unveiled the new sign on the northern trailhead, by...

Toy drive to benefit local children through Newark Neighbours

Two local mothers have decided to use the skills they’ve learned from school fundraisers and merge them with their event planning experience to create...

Unique frost-hopped beer on tap at NC Teaching Brewery

NIAGARA COLLEGE What started as an unexpected crop loss for hop-grower Mireille Allard turned out to be the unlikely inspiration behind the Niagara College Teaching...

NOTL winter parking laws in effect

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is reminding residents of its winter parking regulations which will be in effect until April 2019. According to a Town bylaw, By-law 4308-09...

NOTL Nationals look to win back-to-back games

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Nationals are looking for their 10th win in Greater Metro Hockey League action tonight. NOTL is set to host South Division opponent the...

Santa Claus is coming to Fort Erie

Santa Claus is coming to Fort Erie. The annual Fort Erie Santa Claus Parade hits the streets of the town this Saturday Nov. 17. At 4...

St. Davids vet to host pet photo op with Santa

Every year the St. Davids Veterinary Clinic holds an open house event where community members and their pets come participate in some holiday festivities. This...

Candlelight Stroll expected to draw thousands

As far as traditions go in Niagara-on-the-Lake, the Candlelight Stroll may be the equivalent of the star on top of the Christmas tree. According to...

Tree removal within property owner’s rights

The many concerned residents asking why Niagara-on-the-Lake Town staff have not stopped extensive tree-cutting now have the answer, but it's not what they were...

Growing Mental Wellness launches with safeTALK workshop

The group behind the new Growing Mental Wellness initiative has decided to take immediate action, and help youth in Niagara-on-the-Lake with a suicide alertness...

Niagara-on-the-Lake man along with friends paddleboards all the Great Lakes in one day

Three friends from Niagara recently set out on an adventure they will remember forever — paddleboarding all five Great Lakes in 24 hours. Among the...

Holmes Hooke profile

“Life is all chance,” says Holmes Hooke. And when you take a good look at him, you know he’s had more than a few...

Local jazz duo launches festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Husband and wife duo from Niagara are bringing their St. Catharines jazz festival to Niagara-on-the-Lake. Peter Shea and Juliet Dunn, also known as the Shea D...

Pelham man arrested for impaired driving

A Pelham man has been arrested for impaired driving after his 2006 white Ford Focus with two passengers drove into a ditch and crashed...

St. Catharines Avondale robbed

Police are seeking information after an Avondale was robbed Monday night. Officers and a canine unit attended the 461 Bunting Rd. store at about 9:36 p.m. and determined...

Three Ontario men paddleboard in all five Great Lakes in one day

A firefighter, a professor and a writer walk into the Gunslinger Saloon. It sounds like the start of a cheesy joke, but it’s actually the...

Jazz festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake

The TD Twilight Jazz Festival has launched a new edition of their Twilight Jazz Series taking place in St. Catharines and in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The St....

Niagara Falls Santa Claus Parade returns Saturday

Niagara Falls will be presenting its 2018 Santa Claus Parade this Saturday. The festivities will begin at 11 a.m. in downtown Niagara Falls, featuring 11...

Niagara College set to host fall open house

Niagara College is set to host its annual fall open house on Saturday Nov. 17. The college will open its doors to the public at...

Vehicles seized after speeding incident

Two vehicles were seized in Niagara Falls late Sunday night in relation to a speeding incident. At approximately 12:54 a.m. police observed two vehicles traveling...

Road closures in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Construction at the intersection of John and Victoria Streets in Niagara-on-the-Lake will cause road closures for the next month. Sections of John Street, between Gate, Regent and...

NOTL Rotary Club launches holiday house tour

The Rotary Club of Niagara-on-the-Lake's Holiday House Tour returns to town this Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Rotary’s fundraising...

Upper Canada Lodge expected to close, Pleasant Manor to expand

Niagara Region, which operates Upper Canada Lodge in addition to seven other long-term care homes, is expected to announce a decision about the future...

Queenston Residents Association bake sale

The Queenston Residents Association is offering a chance for folks to fill their freezers and bellies with goodies at its annual bake sale on Dec. 1 from 9...

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