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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.

Brock joins forces with Niagara data analytics company on text mining research

When scrolling through your social media feed, it’s not uncommon to come across an ad for a restaurant in your area, a service you’ve...

Port Colborne teacher arrested for luring teens

A 41-year-old Port Colborne teacher was arrested Thursday for alleged sexual exploitation charges involving students aged 16 and 17. Police and school resource officers were...

Brock chemists partner with biodiesel company to boost production process

Switching from coal, oil and other fossil fuels to energy derived from plants and animal waste is a crucial climate change strategy — but...

Welland man charged with trafficking fentanyl

Niagara Regional Police arrested a 65-year-old Welland man on multiple alleged trafficking-related charges on Monday. Luciano Dicato is charged with possession of fentanyl for the...

Photo: Piping down the sunset

Around 200 people gathered at Ryerson Park Saturday to celebrate the life of longtime local Ramsay Morrison. The celebration saw Scottish dancers, shortbread and...

RANDWOOD: Part 2: Stone walls

The Randwood Estate story gets even more complex when the timeline is considered — Two Sisters Resort Corp. has a development application waiting for...

Editorial: Protecting NOTL’s bank swallows

Just off the corner of Lakeshore Road in Old Town, there is a paradise many locals know about called Niagara Shores Park.The area, now...

Two St. Catharines residents among first 147 ‘space politicians’

Two St. Catharines locals will be helping shape the future of space law, as members of the elected international Members of Parliament for the "space kingdom"...

Lakeshore Road treatment plant to open in August

A $43.2 million wastewater treatment plant on Lakeshore Road in Niagara-on-the-Lake is expected to be operational in August. There have been two official launches of...

St. Davids not ready to give up its pool

St. Davids residents want to ensure there is some discussion about the future of the village swimming pool before it's closed and replaced with...

Local entrepreneur could have next Trivial Pursuit

SPONSORED Sitting down with Al Huberts, you quickly realize he could entertain you for hours with stories of things he’s invented, books he’s written and...

Council gives nod to urban tree bylaw

Niagara-on-the-Lake residents "overwhelmingly" support a tree bylaw that would apply to private property in urban areas, and council supports having one passed before the...

Voices of Freedom Park to open in September

During the many occasions when the public was asked about the future of the former lawn bowling greenspace on Regent Street, one concept was repeatedly...

Pickleball to get outdoor courts in Virgil

Despite a request to retain the Virgil courts for tennis, Niagara-on-the-Lake town council has decided to reconstruct them to provide six pickleball courts. Representing the...

Council says yes to Randwood designation

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake will initiate heritage designation of the historic Randwood Estate, despite a warning that adopting an "intrusive" and "punitive" approach would...

Laura Secord Walk a great way to boost numbers for Step Challenge

For those looking to get some miles in for NOTL’s Step Challenge, there will be a great opportunity June 23, when the Laura Second...

Drum Down the Sun returns for Summer Solstice

Around the world, societies throughout the ages have celebrated the Summer Solstice in different ways. In Niagara, it’s now become a tradition for many residents...

Man charged in Fort Erie stabbing

Police have arrested a man in relation to a stabbing and police involved shooting that took place on May 18 within the Urgent Care Centre...

Police lay charges in ‘historic’ sexual assault, believe there may be additional victims

Niagara Regional Police believe there may be additional victims in relation to a series of sexual assaults which allegedly occurred between 1974 and 1976. Police...

Gates wins Falls riding with more than 50 per cent of votes

NDP MPP Wayne Gates will be back at Queen’s Park representing Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Fort Erie for another term, this time as a...

Dog park would encourage healthy, active lifestyle and not just for the dogs

In this day of municipalities recognizing the importance of healthy lifestyles, a dog park could be considered an option to encourage residents to become more...

Niagara ball hockey player heads to Moscow with Team Canada

For as long as Marissa "Mullsy" McMullan can remember, she always wanted to play professional hockey. From the time she was two years-old in her...

NOTL Cats to hold silent auction

NOTL Cats Rescue will hold a silent auction fundraiser this Saturday and Sunday at Pet Valu in Virgil. The event will also double as a birthday...

Councillors move forward to designate Randwood Estate

After months of heated discussions about town-driven heritage designation for the historic Randwood Estate on John Street, including buildings and landscaping, councillors have moved...

Lepp distillery proposes fruit waste solution

Since CanGro canning factory in St. Davids closed in 2008, a significant amount of fruit mash and soft fruit has been tossed back into...

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