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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.

Unexploded explosives being removed at former NOTL rifle range

Unexploded explosives are being removed from the former rifle range in Niagara-on-the-Lake in preparation for a Parks Canada nature park. The site, currently owned by National Defence,...

Canada makes $1.3B investment in nature conservation

Canada is investing $1.3-billion in nature conservation — the largest federal investment of its kind in Canadian history. The money will help the government meet...

New $10 bill design honours social justice

The federal government has released designs for the new $10 bills. The new notes will remain purple in colour and feature Nova Scotian Viola Desmond...

Police search for road rage witness

Police are looking for a witness of a collision caused by an alleged incident of road rage on Thursday in Welland. At around 4:35 p.m.,...

UPDATE: No guns involved in St. Catharines incident

UPDATE: Police say investigation revealed there was no weapon involved in a Thursday incident that saw two arrested. As a result of the investigation, Dylan Maniacco, 28...

Grimbsy man, 68, facing child pornography charges

A 68-year-old Grimsby man has been arrested on multiple alleged child pornography charges. Police started investigating suspicious internet activity in January which led to the...

Woman allegedly defrauds dental practice for $0.5M

A St. Catharines woman has been charged with allegedly defrauding a dental business for more than half a million dollars. Jennifer Leslie, 37, who was...

Niagaras unemployment rate lowest since 2001

Niagara’s unemployment rate is falling. A Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey for February estimates the unemployment rate for St. Catharines-Niagara has fallen from 7 per...

Collision claims life of teen girl

A two vehicle collision that occurred in St. Catharines Wednesday night has claimed the life of a 17-year-old girl and left two others with serious injuries. The collision...

Brockcracks down on St. Patrick’s Day partiers

Brock University is doing its best mow the clovers this St. Patrick’s Day, by implementing a series of  measures to mitigate potential problems and...

Last day for Falls artists to apply for AYEA

Niagara Falls artists — today is the last day to apply for the Allister Young Endowment Award. Presented by Niagara Falls Culture Canada, the award...

Niagara Health CEO leaving for Toronto

Niagara Health chief executive officer Kevin Smith is leaving Niagara Health. On Monday, Niagara Health announced Smith will be taking on the position of president...

Niagara Falls business fined $170,000 for death of worker

A Niagara Falls business, Walker Aggregates Inc., has been fined $170,000 for the 2017 death of a worker. The worker was killed after being pulled into...

Dragons den auditions coming to Falls

Producers of the TV show Dragon’s den are on the road visiting cities across Canada holding auditions for the next season of the show. The...

Jaws of Life stolen from Fort Erie fire department

Fort Erie police are seeking public assistance after equipment was stolen from a local fire department. A Hurst extractor, a life-saving tool commonly referred to...

Chef Michael Smith returns to Niagara in May

Celebrity chef Michael Smith will return to Niagara Falls in May to host the Tastes in Niagara culinary series. The culinary event series sees iconic...

Humane Society fundraiser offers laughs

It was Mr. Green, but not in the kitchen with a candlestick — it was all over Niagara, with a camera and a script. Niagara...

Pelham bank robbed

Two men made off with a quantity of stolen cash after robbing a TD Canada Trust bank in Pelham on Thursday.The robbery occurred at...

Five arrested for break-and-enter at former St. Catharines hospital

Five men have been arrested after breaking into the former St. Catharines General Hospital on Saturday. Police say officers were on patrol in the area...

Niagara artist top 100 in Canada for Searchlight

Niagara-based band Danny Lamb and the Association are among the region’s latest talent to cause a stir on the national stage. Lamb and his band...

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