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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.

Burroughs, Darte ask regional council to look after NOTL

With the last term of Regional council wrapped up, outgoing councillors, including Gary Burroughs and Pat Darte, had a chance to say their goodbyes. Burroughs,...

Yellow Door receives $13,000 grant from Wise Guys

Yellow Door Theatre Project students were given another reason to sing Nov. 4, when Wise Guys Charity fund presented the local charitable organization with...

Christmas With Heart fundraising gift sale

Shopping for artisanal Christmas gifts in Niagara-on-the-Lake could help to provide solar-powered lights for children in Burundi, Africa. The Christmas With Heart fundraising artisan sale...

Photo gallery: Thank You Canada Tour hits Meridian Centre

Alex Lupul/Niagara NowWith success at the national and international stage, some of the world’s most decorated figure skaters call Canada home. As thanks for...

Protesters gather outside Randwood Estate

A group of about two dozen Niagara-on-the-Lake locals gathered in front of the gates to the Randwood Estate Tuesday morning to protest the cutting of trees...

NPCA governance issue to be resolved by next Regional council

At the final meeting of Regional council last Thursday, traditionally held after an election to allow outgoing members to say their goodbyes, the controversy...

Burroughs, Darte support sending Region CAO to China

After 18 years of sitting on Regional council representing Niagara-on-the-Lake, Gary Burroughs was not happy that his final vote of his final meeting last week...

Voices of Freedom Park officially open

A crowd of about 80 people gathered on Regent Street in the cold mist on Friday afternoon to celebrate the official opening of Voices...

Legion calls bells to action Nov. 11

On Nov. 11, 1918 — one hundred years ago — church bells erupted across England in celebration of the end of four years of...

Editorial: Clearing the air

It has come to the attention of the paper’s editorial staff that some residents have been spreading rumours that the paper is funded by...

Rotary rocks at Queen’s Royal Park

On a sunny autumn Tuesday morning, with one of the most beautiful views in the country as a backdrop, the Rotary Club of Niagara-on-the-Lake...

Zalepa hopes to see trust, faith restored in Regional government

Having a “strong voice” is an essential quality for an effective politician, but given the state of Regional government and the many issues that...

Harvesting grapes by mighty machine, or by hand?

Lauren O’Malley Staff The hardest-working comedian in NOTL is busy harvesting more than laughter these days. Joe Pillitteri — who in “real life” owns Lakeview Vineyard...

Local Spotlight: Eddie Diijon, showman and entertainer

Eddie Diijon would tell you the common human flea is more intelligent than any other species of flea. And after he told you about...

Laughter classes bring joy and healing to the NOTL community centre

It's said that laughter is the best medicine. For Carolyn Shannon, the sunny and warm health professional who leads "Laugh Yourself Healthier” classes on Friday afternoons at the Niagara-on-the-Lake community...

Growing Mental Wellness initiative in NOTL

Sometimes tragedy can motivate positive change. The recent high-profile deaths by suicide in St. Catharines have prompted a great deal of conversation around mental health....

Ford protesters gather outside White Oaks

Protesters gathered peacefully outside White Oaks in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Oct. 26 to voice frustration with Ontario Premier Doug Ford's decision to repeal Bill 148;...

Two arrested in Niagara Falls

A drug trafficking investigation instigated by members of the Niagara Regional Police Service Morality Unit earlier this year has paid off.  On Oct. 25, a man...

2018 Women in Business Award finalists announced

The Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce and Women in Niagara have announced the finalists for the 18th annual Women in Business Awards. The event celebrates the...

Badgers hit the court with new bench bosses

There will be two new head coaches for the Brock Badgers men’s and women’s basketball teams when they hit the court on Friday. Men’s coach...

Niagara police officer involved in traffic collision

A 26-year-old Niagara police officer was sent to the hospital Wednesday after the marked cruiser he was driving was involved in a collision with...

Future looking good for Dan Turner

Once you've campaigned to be lord mayor of Niagara-on-the-Lake at the age of 23, what comes next? Dan Turner hasn't quite made up his mind,...

Darte’s community involvement to continue

Pat Darte began his career in the family funeral home, where his job entailed helping people in their grief, sometimes sharing what would be...

Disero ready to hit the ground running

Change was what the voters wanted in Niagara-on-the-Lake, and change was what they got — there will be a new look in the council chamber when meetings...

Disero wins lord mayor race with 50 per cent of votes

Niagara-on-the-Lake has a new Lord Mayor — or should we say Lady Mayor. Betty Disero led the polls through the night as results came...

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