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Ontario minister denies claims that he tipped off developers about Greenbelt changes
Ontario Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Steve Clark offered an emphatic denial today to allegations that he tipped off developers ahead of announcing changes to the Greenbelt. -
Ontario pediatric infectious disease experts urge parents to get kids vaccinated
Infectious disease experts at Ontario's major pediatric centres are urging caregivers to get their young kids vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza amid surging hospital admissions. -
22-year-old Brampton woman arrested after $28,000 stolen from Lincoln senior in grandparent scam
Niagara Police have arrested a suspect after a grandparent scam stole $28,000 from a Lincoln senior. -
Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter, dies at 79
Christine McVie, the soulful British musician who sang lead on many of Fleetwood Mac's biggest hits, has died at 79. -
Ontario auto insurance premiums rose 14% since 2017: auditor general
Ontario's auditor general says average auto insurance premiums in the province increased by 14 per cent between 2017 and 2021, to $1,642. -
Niagara officers join province-wide investigation 'Project Maverick' into sexual abuse of children
Niagara Police joined forces with 26 other police services in a massive child pornography investigation called 'Project Maverick'. -
Ontario auditor general finds COVID-19 vaccine wastage, unco-ordinated bookings
Ontario wasted 38 per cent of COVID-19 vaccine doses between February and June because it overestimated demand for boosters, said the province's auditor, who also found the government ran a disorganized booking system and doesn't fully track adult vaccinations. -
Ontario government spent $13M on 'partisan' ads, auditor general says
Ontario auditor general says the Progressive Conservative government spent about $13.75 million on ads she believes are partisan. -
Funeral procession for St. Catharines firefighter will delay traffic on Carlton St.
There will be some delays on Carlton Street this afternoon for a funeral procession for a fallen firefighter. -
Wind warning issued for South Niagara
South Niagara is now under a Wind Warning. -
Canada has most educated workforce in G7, according to StatCan
The latest release of 2021 census data shows Canada continues to lead the G7 countries for the most educated workforce thanks to its strong college sector and highly educated immigrants. -
Statscan says the pandemic, remote work changed Canadians' commuting habits in 2021
In a new census release, the federal agency says COVID-19 altered commuting patterns for Canadian workers with fewer people driving, taking transit, or walking and bicycling in 2021 compared to five years before.
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Toronto budget problems could lay waste to city clean-up plans
As reports of illegally dumped trash on Toronto-area streets pile up, city officials say they want to clean it up -- but budget pressures from the pandemic and a new provincial law that reduces municipal revenue could lay waste to their plans. -
Ontario spa at centre of $5-million lawsuit following staph contamination to reopen Thursday
A spa village east of Toronto that made headlines last month after it was forced to close some of its facilities due to a ‘health hazard’ will reopen its pools on Thursday. -
Ontario health minister's denial of nurses' 'mass exodus' feels 'painful' and 'dismissive' for some
Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones said the province has “not seen a mass exodus of nurses” leaving the profession – a remark some nurses say is “dismissive” and “painful” to hear. -
Scarborough high school teacher charged with sexual assault
A Scarborough teacher has been charged for allegedly sexually assaulting a student for about three years, and Toronto police say they are concerned there are more victims. -
Mystery behind photo featuring Leafs legends solved
A photo of a few Toronto Maple Leafs greats, including the late Borje Salming, posted to social media last week has been liked more than 90,000 times and racked up nearly 12,500 shares and counting since then. But the longer you look at the image, the more questions there are. -
What you need to know about Ontario’s auditor general report
Here's what you need to know about Ontario's 2022 annual auditor general report. -
Ontario pediatric infectious disease experts urge parents to get kids vaccinated
Infectious disease experts at Ontario’s major pediatric centres are urging caregivers to get their young kids vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza amid surging hospital admissions. -
Ontario to audit municipal funding gap due to housing law, pledges to cover shortfall
Ontario's municipal affairs and housing minister is telling the city of Toronto that the province is launching a third-party audit of municipal finances to determine if the municipality will see any shortfall in revenue as a result of a provincial housing law. -
Ontario taxi driver charged in connection with sexual assault of customer
York police have charged a 63-year-old taxi driver in connection with a sexual assault that happened last month. -
Ontario ignored its own experts in building Highway 413 and Bradford Bypass: AG
Ontario's auditor general says the province ignored its own experts when it decided to prioritize building eight highways, including Highway 413 and the Bradford Bypass. -
Toronto Pearson Airport tested a new security portal. This is how it works
Toronto Pearson International Airport says their new security portal has eliminated the need for travellers to remove items from their pockets. -
Ontario government spent $13M on 'partisan' ads, auditor general says
Ontario auditor general says the Progressive Conservative government spent about $13.75 million on ads she believes are partisan.
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Hospice Niagara's Catch the Ace
every Thursday UNTIL the Ace of Spades is caughtHospice Niagara - 403 Ontario St Unit #2 - St. CatharinesHospice Niagara has just announced some exciting news. It’s their FIRST Catch the Ace lottery! It’s a quick and easy way to support and you get a chance to WIN BIG all while helping Hospice Niagara provide compassionate hospice care in Niagara. DON’T DELAY! Get your tickets for Hospice Niagara’s Catch the Ace. Draw happens every Thursday UNTIL the Ace of Spades is caught. -
Winter WineFest
Ball's Falls Conservation Area - NiagaraBrace for a blast and chill out in the NIAGARA BENCHLANDS at the 13th annual Winter WineFest; Ontario’s ultimate outdoor winter festival! Friday, December 9th to Sunday, December 11th at Ball’s Falls Conservation Area. Find the best local craft beverages and gastronomic pleasures! Dress warm for a truly Canadian winter experience, including live music, an exclusive after party and jam-packed family fun– tickets on sale now! -
Great Holiday Food Drive
Market Square - St. CatharinesNewsTalk 610 CKTB feels the need — the need to feed! With the 18th Annual Great Holiday Food Drive! This year is even MORE special because we’re spreading the holiday cheer by supporting all Feed Ontario designated food banks in Niagara! Proudly sponsored by MNP Debt St. Catharines. -
Michael Bolton - Greatest Hits & Holiday Favourites
Fallsview Casino, 6380 Fallsview Blvd - Niagara FallsMichael Bolton is a multiple Grammy Award winner and Emmy nominated Singer, Songwriter and Humanitarian, who has sold more than 65 million records globally and continues to tour the world. Celebrating more than 50 years of contributions to the entertainment industry, Michael won 2 Grammys for Best Pop Male Vocal Performance (nominated four times), 6 American Music Awards, 3 Emmy nominations and a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. -
Kiwanis TV Bingo
Across Niagara - Niagara RegionFrom NOW THROUGH NEXT SUMMER, Tune in for your chance to win every Sunday night at 8PM with an hour of LIVE TV Bingo! Pick up your cards at participating Avondale stores throughout Niagara, then tune in to Your TV Sunday evenings for all the bingo action! Phone lines open for shoutouts at 7:30 – live bingo runs from 8 til 9. Visit kiwanisstcatharines.com for ticket locations, shoutout number and all the details.. and get ready to yell BINGO!
