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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.

Woman sexually assaulted by five men in Niagara Falls

Niagara Regional Police say they are investigating a sexual assault that occurred shortly after 3 a.m. Saturday morning. Police said the lone female victim was...

Plane crashes short of NOTL runway

A small Cessna plane crash landed 300-metres short of the runway at Niagara District Airport in Niagara-on-the-Lake around 6 p.m Saturday. The aircraft landed nose-first, in a field...

Proposal would combine three Wainfleet schools

The District School Board of Niagara has begun an accommodation review on two Wainfleet elementary schools and has proposed building a new elementary school...

Niagara may see boom in Chinese tourism

Niagara may see an increase in Chinese tourism this year, as 2018 is officially the "Canada-China Year of Tourism.” According to the federal government, Chinese visitors...

St. Catharines man arrested for administering noxious substance

Police have arrested a man who allegedly sprayed a noxious substance at the Ministry of Transportation building in downtown St. Catharines on Tuesday.  Surveillance footage...

2018 Municipal Election: what you need to know

Municipal elections will be held on Monday, October 22, 2018 — here’s everything you need to know so far. For the first time in history,...

Police seize more than $35K in drugs, cash in St. Catharines

St. Catharines police have arrested three men and are seeking a fourth suspect after seizing more than $21,600 in heroin, cocaine and cannabis and $13,820...

Adults worst seatbelt offenders: OPP

According to the Ontario Provincial Police, adults are the worst seatbelt offenders in the province, with people aged 25 to 54 making up around...

Historic Welland Canals Mapping Project reveals hidden routes

New maps showing lost routes along the Welland canals will be shown at Brock University on Tuesday and will be available to view online. The...

Shape Niagara campaign seeks public input on strategic plan

The Niagara Region is inviting Niagara residents to have their say on regional council’s strategic plan for 2019 to 2022. On Wednesday, the Region launched...

Sleep Cheap raises $140,373

The city of Niagara Falls’ Sleep Cheap Charities Reap event reached a new milestone in 2017, raising $140,373 to benefit local charitable groups. The event,...

Falls council approves operating budget

Niagara Falls city council approved its 2018 operating budget Tuesday night. The move will see a $543,169 deficit reduction and will result in a net...

Day of 1000 Musicians to take over Firemens Park

Firemens Park in Niagara Falls should be filled with 1,000 musicians all playing together in sync on July 21. At least that’s the goal of...

Brock womens curling team wins bronze at National Curling Championships

BROCK UNIVERSITY (Mar. 28)— It took just six ends for the Brock Badgers women’s curling team to win a bronze medal at the 2018...

NOTL considering indoor pool

The town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is looking to see if there is community interest in building an indoor pool. An Indoor Pool Committee, approved by town council to...

$21K worth of drugs seized in West Lincoln

Police have arrested one person in connection with an alleged drug trafficking operation in West Lincoln. On Tuesday, police seized a large quantity of fentanyl,...

SIU: officers face no charges in incident that left 49-year-old man with a fractured hip

Ontario’s police watchdog will lay no charges against Niagara Regional Police officers involved in an incident that left a 49-year-old man with a fractured left hip. The...

Sold out charity pop-up dinner adds 100 seats

A pop-up dinner in support of Community Care of St. Catharines and Thorold sold out so fast organizers are opening up 100 more seats. The dinner, to...

Achieving Dreams raises $11M for Niagara College

Niagara College has 11 million reasons to be thankful. The college announced Monday its Achieving Dreams campaign raised a total of $11,450,791 — its far...

Fatal motorcycle crash in Lincoln

A 77-year-old man died after losing control of his motorcycle on Sunday in Lincoln. Police say on Sunday at around 7 p.m., the man had been...

Falls robbery investigation leads to shooting arrest

Police have arrested three suspects in connection with an armed robbery that took place at a Niagara Falls residence in January. The investigation also led officers to...

Night of Miracles to support children across Niagara

Community Crew, a Niagara Region-based not-for-profit organization, recently announced it will be hosting its first-ever Night of Miracles Fundraising Gala.  The event is aimed to...

Woman, 44, charged with stabbing

A 44-year-old woman was arrested Saturday night after allegedly stabbing a man at a residence in St. Catharines. The man was air-lifted to an out-of-town hospital...

Niagara band Avenue Inn climbing stairs to success

Members of Niagara-based band Avenue Inn have their sights set on stardom. This Tuesday, the band will play the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto for industry...

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