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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.

Music Niagara announces 2018 lineup

Music Niagara announced an ambitious 39 concerts in 36 days to commemorate its twentieth season. The organization said Thursday its founder and creative director Atis...

Police seek information on stolen motorcycle

Police are appealing to the public for information regarding a motorcycle roller frame that was stolen from a swap meet at the Ridgeway Community...

Diamond Estates introduces shatterproof plastic single-serving wine bottles for patio season

Diamond Estates Wine & Spirits, Ltd. announced it is reducing its carbon footprint and making wine-drinking more convenient with shatterproof single-serving plastic wine bottles.Fiona...

All Peace Bridge lanes to be open for summer

The Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority has begun the process of reopening the third traffic lane on the Peace Bridge for the...

Police collect thousands of unwanted guns in Ontario for April Gun Amnesty initiative

Provincial police and municipal law enforcement collected a total of 2,793 unwanted guns and 12,615 unwanted pieces of ammunition in April as part of...

29-year-old Grimsby man arrested on child pornography charges

Police have arrested a 29-year-old Grimsby man on alleged child pornography charges. Jonathan Monster was arrested at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Tuesday and charged...

Niagara Falls high schools celebrate mental health week with trivia and therapy dogs

The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC) is observing mental health week at Niagara Falls high schools in May, featuring trivia and prizes, a photo...

Miele: ‘New council’ will decide fate of NOTL indoor pool

A report on the feasibility of an indoor pool in Niagara-on-the-Lake didn't get full-out support, but it's not dead in the water either. The recommendations...

Doctors frustrated, residents divided over proposed medical centre

Frustration was evident at a public meeting Monday as Niagara-on-the-Lake doctors explained why they hope to relocate to a new medical centre beside Crossroads...

“Off-the-cuff” offer to pay $50 to fill Falls council seats goes viral

A Niagara Falls businessman’s “off-the-cuff” remark about paying people $50 to sit in on Tuesday's council meeting to block opponents of the controversial Thundering...

Youth forum gives Falls students a voice

The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC) is holding a Youth Forum at the Niagara Falls Fun Zone on Wed. May 9 to give a voice to...

Brock profs Canada Research Chair position renewed for third time

He’s helping to make cancer drugs more effective, and on Thursday, May 3, the federal government announced that Brock University chemist Tomas Hudlicky, Tier...

Nearly 100 drivers stopped for Operation Rural Roadway Awareness

Traffic enforcement stopped close to 100 drivers on Niagara’s country roads between May 4 and 5 as part of a traffic safety initiative called...

$24K worth of cocaine seized in Port Colborne

Niagara Regional Police seized a vehicle and more than $24,000 worth of cocaine in Port Colborne Saturday following the arrest of a 61-year-old man. Police said the investigation saw...

O’Connor will take a second shot running for council in NOTL

The second time may be a charm for Sandra O’Connor, who announced Saturday that she will again attempt to run for Niagara-on-the-Lake town council. O’Connor filed...

Truth and humour with comedian Ally Dick

Ally Dick didn’t surprise anyone when she became a stand-up comic. The 28-year-old was basically born into it, with her father having been a comedian...

Niagara Region photo of the week

Title: Dinner is Served Description: A juvenile bald eagle in Port Colborne with a fresh catch for dinner. Photographer: Nicki Williams, Port Colborne

A new scam targets online job seekers, police warn

Police are warning the public of multiple complaints about online scams targeting citizens seeking work-from-home administrative jobs through employment websites. Victims have reportedly had their money...

Police seek help locating armed and dangerous man following Welland stabbing

Niagara Regional Police are seeking the public’s help in locating an armed and dangerous man after he allegedly assaulted and stabbed a Welland resident at their...

NOTL getting Junior A hockey team

After nearly two years of negotiations, Niagara-on-the-Lake is officially getting its own Junior A hockey team. The team, the NOTL Nationals, will call Virgil's Meridian Credit...

Niagara photographer wants to make change for DSBN students

St. Catharines photographer Eunice Tang wants to help support students from low-income families this June by setting up a spring family photoshoot at Jaycee...

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