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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.

Disero announces candidacy for Lord Mayor

Niagara-on-the-Lake town councillor Betty Disero will be running for Lord Mayor in the 2018 municipal election. Disero officially filed her nomination papers at 10 a.m. Friday morning...

Niagara Now launches print edition “The Lake Report” in NOTL

Niagara Now is pleased to announce its first print edition officially launches today in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The newspaper, called The Lake Report, will focus specifically on NOTL,...

Region compost giveaway May 7 to 12

The Niagara Region is giving away bags of compost in exchange for donations of non-perishable food items or cash between May 7 to 12. Residents...

Busy day for Niagara Falls firefighters

Niagara Falls firefighters had a busy day Tuesday, with two fires within the city — one that spread to more than four acres of...

Grand Hotel previews start Thursday at Shaw

Previews for the Shaw Festival’s 2018 main stage musical Grand Hotel start Thursday, taking viewers back to the 1920s in Weimar Berlin from the...

Court fines St. Catharines landlord for fire code violations

The landlord of a St. Catharines rental property was fined $5,000 by the Ontario Court of Justice on Friday for not having working carbon...

Motorcyclist suffers fatal injuries in Wainfleet

A 54-year-old Oakville man suffered fatal injuries after a motorcycle he was riding collided with a pick-up truck in Wainfleet on Monday. The collision occurred...

Niagara Falls to host OSUM conference

The 65th annual Ontario Small Urban Municipalities Conference and Trade Show will be hosted in Niagara Falls this year. The event will take place From Wednesday...

CASON gets ‘seal of approval’

Community Addiction Services of Niagara (CASON) is now accredited by the Canadian Centre for Accreditation (CCA). "To be CCA Accredited is truly a seal of...

Niagara Falls community clean sweep day set for Saturday

Rain or shine, Niagara Fall's next community clean sweep day is set for Saturday morning. Volunteers are coming together to clean up debris scattered throughout...

Niagara Falls warning residents of water scam

The city of Niagara Falls has reported recent concerns from residents of salespeople selling water filtration equipment or wanting to inspect water lines. The group...

POLICE: Alleged sexual assault did not occur as reported

UPDATE: Police have determined an alleged sexual assault reported in January did not occur as initially reported to police. The woman initially reported a stranger had...

NOTL garden tours to inspire landscaping ideas

By: MICHAEL FOX, Garden Making Niagara-on-the-Lake enjoys the distinction of hosting two annual home garden tours in the summer, the Shaw Guild Garden Tour in...

Brock research to examine pressure on teens to be perfect

Are you a teen, or the parent of a teen, who feels the need to “do it all?” Brock University researcher Danielle Sirianni Molnar, Assistant...

St. Catharines street clean starts Monday

St. Catharines will be doing a spring clean starting this Monday to clear away leaves, grit and other winter leftovers from city streets. Crews will...

Police training in Port Colborne

Police are warning explosions and simulated gun shots will be heard in the area of Concession 2 and Troup roads in Port Colborne today...

St. Catharines reconsidering controversial rental bylaw

After St. Catharines landlords expressed concerns about a proposed residential rental licensing bylaw, the city is forming a Mayor’s working group to give it a...

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