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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.

Four exotic cars seized in NOTL for stunting

Niagara Regional Police stopped six drivers participating in a tour of the Niagara Region from Niagara Falls to Stoney Creek last week (July 11). All six...

SORE still looking for assurance MHC will review site plan

David Bell, a Charlotte Street resident and core member of SORE (Save Our Randwook Estate), questions why he was denied a request to appear...

Four-storey hotel planned for Niagara Stone Road

A local developer is hoping to build a four-storey boutique hotel on Niagara Stone Road, currently the site of a weekly dinner market. Adam Hawley spoke...

Falls woman charged in early morning stabbing

A 48-year-old Niagara Falls woman is facing charges following a stabbing that took place around 2 a.m. on Tuesday. Niagara Regional Police said officers were...

Residents encouraged to make sure they’re on the voters list

The Region is encouraging residents to make sure they're on the voters list for this municipal election, to save any hassles on voting day. Niagara residents can...

Darte seeking re-election, Pillitteri on board

Pat Darte will officially be seeking re-election for lord mayor of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Darte made the announcement at Pillitteri Estates Winery on Tuesday, alongside local resident...

VBA to ramp up security for stampede

The Virgil Stampede has always had its ups and downs with regards to how some people choose to conduct themselves. This year was no different,...

Exploring family history through art

Old family photos were given new life during a special Brock workshop held last week. Fifteen young artists from St. Catharines spent the week working...

Police seek suspects in Grimsby armed robbery

Niagara Regional Police are looking to identify two men who involved in an armed robbery at Scotia Bank located at 150 Main St. East in Grimsby. The...

John Tavares bolts to blue team, Mark Turasz stays with Wallbangers red

By: Ross Robinson (#9, Blue) Special to Niagara Now   Observing the John Tavares Road Show was more stressful than trying to get a date for the...

Letter to the editor: From the Sentineal Family

The Sentineal Family has a long tradition of having horses in the Old Town. In the 1970s Fred did weddings for friends and family. This...

Town golf tournament to benefit Voices of Freedom Park

With a better-than-ever 20th annual Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Classic Tournament planned for 2018, the event has been moved to allow for more participation. Recent years' events...

Burroughs will seek return to town council

Gary Burroughs hopes the October municipal election will return him to his roots in municipal politics - at the Niagara-on-the-Lake council table. He has known for...

Niagara Falls issues open-air fire ban

The City of Niagara Falls has issued a ban on all open-air burning in the city. This ban comes in wake of the events on...

Horse show at Benchview Saturday

The third in a new series of local horse shows will be held at Benchview Equestian Centre in Niagara-on-the-Lake Saturday. Called the Heart of Niagara...

Town wants input on new project for Virgil Sports Park

The Virgil Sports Park just keeps getting better, says Kevin Turcotte - next on the list is a project that could be a skate park,...

Chris Bowron launches second mystery

Chris Bowron is well-known in Niagara-on-the-Lake as a lifelong resident whose family roots go back four generations — and with a successful career in...

Confusion continues over 2011 Official Plan amendment for Randwood Estate

In recent discussions about a proposed six-storey hotel on the historic Randwood Estate, there has been considerable confusion about the status of an Official...

Mazza accuses Disero of breaching code of conduct

After what must have been an exhausting five-hour committee of the whole meeting with extensive discussion on several important issues before councillors Monday, Coun. Martin Mazza managed...

Best to be pro-active when it comes to pot

Niagara-on-the-Lake is on the precipice of what could be massive changes - likely unwelcome changes - to its agricultural industry, with little control over...

Residents say proposed restrictions on pot producers don’t go far enough

As several residents made it clear to councillors Monday that the proposed setbacks for marijuana production facilities are too lenient, they learned there is...

Fire sparks environmental concerns

Fuel from the fire that destroyed or damaged 34 cars parked in a dry field bordering Niagara Stone Road in Niagara-on-the-Lake Sunday "probably didn't...

Jean St Onge

At any given moment during every performance at the Shaw Festival there are dozens of people you can’t see working, so the ones you...

Volunteer Talent Bank a good way to engage in the community

Those looking to get off the couch and volunteer in Niagara-on-the-Lake have a place to do it as of last summer. The Town’s Volunteer Talent...

Oscar Anderson-Shortt

“This is my time, I’ll do with it what I please.” These are lyrics by Oscar Anderson-Oscar, also known as DRFTR, a powerful, raw solo...

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