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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.

Moonbase calling Niagara innovators

A Niagara Falls design studio is taking one small step towards what it hopes will be a giant leap for Niagara creators and entrepreneurs. Moonbase,...

Indigenous art at Rodman Hall

Rodman Hall Art Centre will host an Indigenous art exhibit called “We Are All Vessels” to explore Indigenous art and traditions during a community...

Early morning collision leaves 26-year-old in critical condition

A 26-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries early Sunday morning after his 2008 Cadillac collided with a large tree in the front yard of a residence...

‘Super Trooper’ to do show in Falls

Canadian comedian and Super Troopers star Erik Stolhanske, a.k.a. Rabbit Thorny, will be performing and taking questions at Taps on Queen in Niagara Falls on...

Niagara could get more cyclists

Niagara could get more bicycle traffic this summer, after showing off its spokes at the Toronto International Bicycle Show this weekend. During the two-day event...

Manning takes reigns at PBA

The Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority elected a new chair and vice-chair in February. This year American Kenneth Manning will replace Canadian Tim...

Falls vehicle looter busted

A Niagara Falls woman was arrested Friday in connection to a series of thefts from vehicles parked in the Lundy's Lane area. Police say an...

Two arrested for Falls break-and-enter

Police have arrested two Niagara Falls men in connection to a break-and-enter at a brewery on Clifton Hill. Charged with breaking and entering is 31-year-old...

Brock plans grand opening for renovated library space

A new a state-of-the-art study facility will be unveiled on the fifth floor of the James A. Gibson Library at Brock University on Tuesday. The...

Ontario invests $1.1M in Niagara wineries

Ontario is giving more than $1.1 million to two of the province’s wine industry leaders, Diamond Estates Wines and Spirits Limited and Andrew Peller Limited. The investment, coming...

Falls artist re-imagines art show

Andrea Letourneau is re-imaging the traditional art show. The 25-year-old Niagara Falls artist has fused colour, sound and technology to pioneer a unique exhibit called Depiction, which will...

‘Bee City’ buzz in Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls wants to be the region’s second Bee City, following St. Catharines' lead. City council voted to send an application to Bee City Canada at...

Bubble show pops into Falls museum

No bubble is too big. That’s something you can discover first hand during March break at the Niagara Falls Museum, with the “Bubbleology Show” rolls...

State of the Region early bird tickets available

Early bird tickets are on sale for the annual State of the Region address, which will take place March 28 at the Scotiabank Convention...

Niagara Falls night club shooters arrested

Police have laid charges stemming back to a September shooting that took place outside L8 night club in Thorold. The six-month investigation led at the...

Niagara College hosts 20th annual DSBN Technological Skills Challenge

More than 350 high school students from across Niagara will compete today in DSBN’s 20th annual Technological Skills Challenge. Students from 17 Niagara high schools...

Niagara’s History Unveiled: St. Vincent de Paul Graveyard

Graveyard or cemetery? Why two words for a place where people are buried? A graveyard refers to the burial area that is adjacent to a...

Niagara Falls Tourism gets $300,000 from city

Niagara Falls will give $300,000 to Niagara Falls Tourism to market the city. City council passed a motion by Coun. Wayne Thomson to approve the funds...

$400,000 WFOL request moved to budget meeting

Winter Festival of Lights would like an additional $400,000 from the city of Niagara Falls, on top of the $342,000 it normally receives. Festival executive...

Brock study seeks fathers with newborns

A Brock study is seeking fathers who have or are expecting newborn babies. Allison Flynn-Bowman and her partner knew life would never be the same when...

Four courses for Soup Kitchen

Niagara Falls Community Outreach will host a steak and seafood dinner in partnership with Peller Estates at Remingtons of Niagara on March 21, in...

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