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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.

Welland attracts foreign investment

Welland is attracting foreign investors. Welland Mayor Frank Campion, the city's director of economic development Dan Degazio and chief financial officer Steve Zorbas attended the Le Marché...

$1.4M green automotive lab opens at Niagara College

Niagara College’s new $1.4 million Green Automotive Technology Lab is officially open.

Camping trailer stolen from Falls driveway

A thief, or thieves, made off with a large camping trailer on March 31 in Niagara Falls. Police say the cream-coloured 2008 Durango KZ trailer...

Welland latest municipality to launch HonkMobile parking app

The city of Welland has become the latest municipality to launch HonkMobile services for all on-street and off-street municipal parking. Welland mayor Frank Campion and...

PUBLIC NOTICE (Niagara Falls): Bridge St. closed for sewer repairs

Bridge St. in Niagara Falls between First Ave. and Victoria Ave. will be closed to all traffic for an emergency sewer repair.  The repair is expected to...

St. Catharines seeking ideas for Buchanan House parkland

The city of St. Catharines wants to know what residents think should done with the parkland around the historic Buchanan House on Niagara St. An...

Doug Ford to speak in Niagara

Ontario PC leader Doug Ford will be campaigning in St. Catharines Wednesday night at the Holiday Inn and Suites Parkway Conference Centre on Ontario...

Smart kiosks planned for St. Catharines downtown

The city of St. Catharines and Bell Canada are partnering on a pilot project to install touch-screen smart kiosks downtown. The kiosks will offer free...

Brush Up program offers free dental services to Ontario youth

The Ontario Association of Public Health Dentistry (OAPHD), with the support of public health units across Ontario, have launched an awareness campaign called "Brush...

Wind, rain warning for Niagara

Environment Canada has issued a wind and rain warning for Tuesday for the Niagara region. Strong winds may cause local power outages and flying debris, said a public notice. Niagara...

Fort Erie firefighters to launch SAFE program

Fort Erie firefighters are launching a door-to-door program to educate residents on the importance and legality of having working smoke and CO detectors in...

April Pools Day to teach water safety

Get out and make a splash this Saturday for just $1, as the city of St. Catharines celebrates April Pools Day at the St....

Brock expansion to triple size of fitness centre

An expansion to triple the size of Brock University’s fitness centre is moving forward after 77.2 per cent of students voted in favour of...

Controlled burn planned for St. Catharines park

Friends of Malcomson Eco-Park and the city of St. Catharines are planning a controlled burn at Malcomson Eco-Park in St. Catharines in April. The burn...

Silversmith expansion to double seating capacity

Construction is underway for a new expansion at Silversmith Brewing Company in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The new development, which broke ground in January, will increase the establishment's seating...

Welland Street Sweeper program starts Tuesday

City of Welland workers start freshening up the city streets for spring on Tuesday as part of the city’s Street Sweeper program. This year’s program...

Driver clocked going 145 km/h

A 23-year-old has been charged with stunting after being caught speeding at 145 km/h on Sunday in Welland. Police said they clocked the speed at approximately 11:18 a.m. in a 60 km/h...

Easter weekend RIDE sees charges

Throughout the course of Saturday evening and early morning hours of Sunday police conducted sobriety spot checks at various locations in Niagara Falls. As a...

Man suffers severe injuries after ATV accident in NOTL

A 20-year-old St. Catharines man was air-lifted to an out-of-town trauma centre Saturday afternoon after suffering severe injuries during an ATV accident near Steward...

Soft wet ground saving grace in NOTL plane crash

The soft wet ground was the “saving grace” Saturday after a plane lost power to one of its engines and crash landed 300 metres short...

Planned south Niagara hospital receives $10M towards artificial intelligence

As part of Thursday’s provincial budget announcement, the Ontario government revealed it will invest $10 million towards a centre for artificial intelligence at the...

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