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Man arrested with knife outside Premier Ford's home last night
A man who was wielding a “large butcher’s knife” was arrested outside of Premier Doug Ford’s Etobicoke home last night. -
One new COVID-19 death reported in Niagara today
Niagara is reporting a new death linked to COVID-19 today. -
'Time doesn't heal the pain:' Keep killer Paul Bernardo behind bars, families say
Relatives of two of Paul Bernardo's victims say the rapist and murderer should never be set free. -
Ambassador program returns to Niagara-On-The-Lake
Volunteers with the Shaw Guild will be out between noon and 4 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays to provide some information and education. -
Welland prepares to reopen three public pools
The Rosie Smith Memorial Pool and Memorial Park Pool will open this Friday while the Maple Park Pool opens on Canada Day. -
Ontario reports fewer than 300 new COVID-19cases, cites 'data clean-up' as cause for spike in deaths
60 deaths linked to COVID-19 are included in today's update, but the Ministry of Health says 54 of those are from previous months. -
DBSN Board of Trustees passes 2021/22 budget with $22 million increase
The Board of Trustees passed the $522,651,000 budget during the regular meeting yesterday. -
Marine industry calling on Canadian government to step up vaccination effort for ship crews
The blare of ship horns will ring out at noon on Friday, the Day of the Seafarer, to draw attention to the plight of the crews. -
Environment Canada expects warm summer for Niagara, but not as hot as last year
Environment Canada Senior Climatologist Dave Phillips expects a warmer than normal summer across southern Canada. -
Convicted killer and rapist Paul Bernardo set for parole hearing today
Bernardo's horrific crimes in the 1980s and early 1990s include kidnapping, torturing and killing Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy near St. Catharines. -
Travel industry says new border rules don't provide enough clarity
The travel industry says the federal government's new border measures for fully vaccinated Canadians are a step in the right direction, but don't provide enough clarity for businesses to plan for what travel will look like this summer. -
Grimsby woman wins $10,000 in Hospice Niagara early bird draw
A Grimsby woman has won the $10,000 early bird draw in Hospice Niagara's 5 car draw. -
Niagara border Mayors react to government's first step of opening border
The federal government announced the first step of opening the Canada border today, but some Niagara mayors are expressing disappointment. -
GO trains will arrive in Niagara from Toronto starting this weekend
GO Trains will arrive in Niagara this weekend. -
Niagara Falls will mark National Indigenous Peoples Day
Niagara Falls will be illuminated to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day. -
Toronto man charged for allegedly poisoning child who died at sleepover
Toronto police allege a 45-year-old man poisoned a three-year-old child who died after eating cereal laced with an unnamed substance. -
UPDATE | Severe thunderstorm watch has ended for Niagara
A severe thunderstorm watch has ended for Niagara. -
NRP release latest list of people charged with impaired driving
Niagara Regional Police say 7 people were charged with impaired driving charges between June 14-20. -
Two face charges after a drug bust in Port Colborne
Police searched home near King and Union Street Friday afternoon. -
9 new COVID-19 cases in Niagara
This is the third straight day the region has reported fewer than 10 new cases. -
Border restrictions will be loosened for those fully vaccinated
Fully vaccinated Canadians and permanent residents will soon be able to return to Canada without a mandatory quarantine. -
Niagara's household dining restrictions could be lifting soon
Acting Medical Officer of Health Dr. Mustafa Hirji says the region is approaching the metrics he had set out to lift the Section 22 dining restriction. -
Ontario reports lowest daily case total since September
The province logging 270 new COVID-19 cases the lowest total since September 15th. -
Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre hosts National Indigenous Peoples Day activities today
People across Canada will mark the 25th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day today in the wake of horrific discoveries across the country. -
Environment Canada extends special weather statement for Niagara warning of heavy downpours
Niagara could get more thunderstorms this morning coupled with heavy downpours. -
Japanese spectators will be allowed at Olympic Games
Some spectators will be allowed to watch the Olympic Games in person, but they won't be able to cheer. -
More people able to start booking second COVID-19 vaccine dose appointments this morning
Starting at 8 a.m., anyone who received their first dose of a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine on or before May 9th can schedule their second dose. -
Charges laid after theft of over $5,000 worth of tools from Niagara Falls business
Police were told the theft happened on June 14th in the Dorchester Road and Lundy's Lane area. -
No winning ticket sold for Friday's $70 million Lotto Max jackpot
No winning ticket was sold for the $70 million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw. -
Tam says Delta variant is now in every Canadian province with 66% spike this week
Canada's chief public health officer says the Delta variant is now in all provinces and at least one of the territories. -
Ontario's COVID death toll surpasses 9000 with 13 deaths and 355 cases reported Saturday
355 new COVID-19 cases and 13 more deaths have been reported in Ontario today. -
UPDATE | 16 yr old girl reported missing in Port Colborne has been found safe
Police are thanking the public for its help locating a 16 yr old girl in Port Colborne. -
Ford shuffles cabinet, brings back minister who violated travel guidance with St. Barts vacation
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is shuffling his cabinet, bringing back a minister who resigned last year after violating pandemic travel guidelines. -
Ontario still offering option of AstraZeneca as second shot after new NACI guidance
Ontario says those who got a first shot of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine can still opt to get it as their second dose. -
Niagara testing water quality at beaches once again
The Niagara Region is once again offering beach water testing results. -
Niagara reports 12 new cases of COVID-19 Friday
12 new cases of COVID-19 are being reported in Niagara today. -
Two Niagara MPs call on Dr. Hirji to drop household dining rules
Two Niagara politicians are calling on the region's top doctor to relax dining rules. -
Canada U.S. border restrictions to remain in place for another month
Travel restrictions at the Canada-U-S border will remain in place for at least another month. -
Niagara region commits $44.5 million in principal to South Niagara Hospital build
The local share of the funding comes out to around $212 million based on feasibility studies and recommendations by consultants. -
Ontario's COVID-19 positivity rate at 1.4 percent as fewer than 350 new cases reported
With 26,643 tests processed since the last update, the province's positivity rate is now 1.4 percent, slightly up from yesterday's 1.3 percent. -
Port Colborne to install Pride crosswalk
During this week's meeting, Port Colborne council discussed putting in rainbow crosswalks similar to what has happening in other cities, including St. Catharines.
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