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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.

TFP Results: Tobogganing at Firemens Park

Ten Foot Poll results update: Should tobogganing be allowed in Firemens Park? Though the poll is not closed, 95 per cent of people think tobogganing should...

PHOTO GALLERY: Sparkle Awards winners announced

For those that take their holiday light displays to the next level, there are the Sparkle Lighting Awards, which each year recognize the best...

Falls man facing child pornography charges

A Niagara Falls man has been arrested and charged with possession of child pornography and making it available. Police launched an investigation into the online...

Public Health: First laboratory flu cases in Niagara

One of Canada’s top ten killers is on the loose in Niagara. Niagara Region Public Health has confirmed the first laboratory cases of the flu...

Holiday garbage schedule

Here’s the Niagara Region garbage collection schedule for the holiday season. Garbage, recycling and compost collection will be moved one day later in the week...

West Lincoln to get second seat on regional council

It’s official, an additional member will be added to Niagara regional council to represent West Lincoln. Residents of the township will be able to vote...

Falls council wants budgets approved sooner

Niagara Falls councillors say they want to see budgets brought forward sooner, so the city isn’t missing out on deals when it comes to tendering...

Man causes $50,000 damage at St. Catharines hospital

The Niagara Health System Hospital in St. Catharines is looking at approximately $50,000 in property damages after a mischief incident Thursday morning, police say. At...

Woman comes forward about sexual assault

On Monday, police say a woman attended the Welland police station to report a belated sexual assault. The woman reported that on Saturday at approximately...

Tourism Partnership appoints new president

Tourism Partnership of Niagara has appointed a new president, tourism industry veteran Anthony Annunziata, following a nation-wide executive leadership search. Annunziata, who has served as interim...

Niagaras History Unveiled: Henry Paffard and the Niagara Apothecary

Henry Paffard was Lord Mayor of Niagara-on-the-Lake for 26 years. He served three terms in office: 1863-1874, 1875-1880 and 1888-1896 — terms that came...

Fort George rink a hit

In Canada, with winter comes skating rinks, and for a third year, a rink has been set-up at Fort George Historic Site in Niagara-on-the-Lake, offering a...

Niagara ready for Icewine Festival

When life hands you sub-degree temperatures, make icewine. That’s at least what Niagara has become famous for doing, and across the region winemakers are preparing...

Cider industry booms, CCOVI in game

Across the province, grocery stores are contending to be one of the 95 new retailers authorized to sell cider next year. And with Ontario’s thirst...

Brock study further suggests sexual orientation is biological

A research team led by Brock University, which included researchers from Harvard and the University of Toronto, has further evidenced that men’s sexual orientation...

NRPS hold Holiday Food Drive

Police are once again looking to the public for assistance — only this time it’s not to help solve a crime. The Niagara Regional Police...

Falls man arrested for trafficking

A Niagara Falls man has been arrested on alleged drug trafficking charges. On Wednesday, police executed a search warrant at a Falls residence and seized...

Ten Foot Poll: Should tobogganing be allowed at Firemens Park?

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Niagara Falls approves 2018 capital budget

The city’s 2018 capital budget was approved at council Tuesday, coming in at $32.6-million, down from $53.8-million in 2017. The capital budget figure does not...

Stabbing in Welland leads to arrest

A man was arrested Wednesday morning after assaulting a Welland resident with a knife. At approximately 7:19 a.m., police were called to an apartment unit...

Falls bank robber arrested

Police say a man was arrested in Niagara Falls Tuesday after robbing a bank. At approximately 2 p.m., the suspect entered the CIBC at 6345...

Niagara Falls votes to investigate councillor

Niagara Falls council voted on Tuesday to hire an integrity commissioner to investigate whether Coun. Carolynn Ioannoni violated code of conduct in a series...

Town residents fight for Parliament Oak

Locals in the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake aren’t happy about the uncertain future of Parliament Oak, a site of historical significance for Niagara and the...

Open and closed for the holidays in Niagara Falls

What’s open and closed this holiday season? Niagara Falls City facilities will be closed on Dec. 25, 26, 29 and Jan. 1, including city hall, Coronation 50...

Region approves $1.1 billion budget for 2018

The Niagara Region approved its 2018 budget of $1.1 billion on Friday, bringing with it a two per cent increase on the regional portion...

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