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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.

Brock scientists invent groundbreaking device

Two Brock University scientists, a chemist and an expert on parasites, have produced and tested what Brock is calling a “groundbreaking” device that can...

Super Trooper to stop in Falls

Super Troopers star Erik Stolhanske, a.k.a. Rabbit Thorny, will be be making a stop in Niagara Falls in March as part of a promotional...

U.S. shutdown won’t affect border services

Niagarans who frequently cross the border can rest easy, as the United States federal government shutdown will not significantly affect U.S. travel for Canadians. The United States...

Region: “Like $50 million big”

Think big. Like $50 million big. That’s the message the Niagara Region is sending to residents who have ideas of how $50 million towards “smart...

Firearms stolen in Fort Erie

Police say a number of items, including several firearms, were stolen during a break-and-enter in Fort Erie on Friday. The incident occurred between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. at...

PHOTO GALLERY: NOTL Icewine Village

The weather was warm and the sun was shining for this year’s Icewine Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake, as thousands came to sip Niagara’s liquid gold on Saturday.

Falls could get two more subdivisions

Niagara Falls city council will discuss two potential subdivisions at the upcoming Jan. 26 council meeting. The first project, proposed by Winzen Niagara Homes Ltd., would...

OPINION: The Firemens Park enigma

The irony surrounding the tobogganing controversy at Firemens Park occurred to me the other day when a friend told me the parking lot to...

NPC 2017 recap

Niagara Parks gave an overview of its 2017 year at Niagara regional council on Thursday. The report, which provided more information that any previous year,...

Child pornography charges laid

A Niagara Falls man has been arrested on child pornography charges. In December of 2017, police launched an investigation into the online sexual exploitation of...

DSBN plans new secondary school in west Niagara

A new secondary school is planned to be built in west Niagara, the District School Board of Niagara announced Thursday. On Monday, trustees on the DSBN...

Niagara axed for Amazon HQ

Amazon won’t be delivering its new headquarters to Niagara. On Thursday, the online retail giant released a list of the 20 cities to make the...

$77,000 seized in St. Catharines drug bust

Police seized more than $76,000 in Canadian currency and $1,400 in USD while arresting a St. Catharines man on alleged drug trafficking charges Wednesday. During...

Diodati 18th in expense list

Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati is 18th on the 2016 list of total expenses for Niagara regional council members, spending $3,505 in 2016. His expenses...

T. Roy Adams Humanitarian Award nominations open

Nominations are open for the T. Roy Adams Humanitarian of the Year Award, presented by the Niagara Region in honour of the late Niagara...

Niagara pro-choice campaign gains traction

An unofficial group called Niagara for Women’s Rights has started an online fundraising campaign to put up pro-choice billboards across the region. A fundraising page...

Return of NC Dress for Success program

Niagara College staff are preparing for the second annual Dress For Success clothing giveaway for students Jan. 17 and 18, aimed to help students put...

SIU investigating NRP incident with St. Catharines man

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating an incident that occurred in St. Catharines on Jan. 11 in which a 34-year-old man sustained a “serious...

UPDATE: Falls attacker turns himself in

UPDATE 2: Joseph Caligiuri turned himself in to Niagara Regional Police on Tuesday and was arrested without incident. Caligiuri, of Niagara Falls, will be charged with the...

Extreme cold alert lifted

The extreme cold weather alert has been lifted for the Niagara region, though residents are reminded to still use the proper precaution to protect...

Kijiji weapon sale busted

A Niagara Falls man who allegedly posted a prohibited weapon for sale on Kijiji was arrested after police arranged to meet and buy the...

Diodati: council to take kinder, more productive path in 2018

Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati called on council last week to look past their personal differences set course on a “more peaceful” and productive...

Police seek public help identifying wallet thief

Have you seen this man? Police are looking for assistance in identifying a man suspected of stealing a wallet and illegally using the credit cards within.  The incident...

Police seek NOTL hit-and-run suspect

Police are seeking public assistance identifying a vehicle linked to a hit-and-run that occurred in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Dec. 29. At around 8:30 p.m. on the...

Two pedestrians struck in separate incidents

Two pedestrians were struck by vehicles in separate incidents on Thursday in St. Catharines, both suffering life-threatening injuries. The first occurred on Niagara St. near...

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