Bonnie Crombie declared new Ontario Liberal leader after three rounds of voting
Bonnie Crombie has been declared the new leader of the Ontario Liberal Party.
Avril Lavigne, Rick Mercer among honourees at Canada’s Walk of Fame anniversary gala
Avril Lavigne, Rick Mercer and hockey superstar Connor McDavid are among those set to be inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame.
Police respond to kangaroo on the loose in Oshawa, urge public to avoid animal
Durham Regional Police say they have responded to reports of a kangaroo on the loose in Oshawa, Ont.
Ontario Liberals to announce new leader; Crombie camp says first-ballot win possible
The Ontario Liberals are set to announce their new party leader today, after a competitive race that has seen fundraising and membership swell.
Police in Quebec, Ontario, N.B. make 46 arrests in anti-child porn operation
Police in three provinces arrested 46 men this week as part of an anti-child pornography operation.
Two Niagara residents win big with OLG - Poker Lotto
Two Niagara residents have just won big with OLG.
Ontario Catholic teachers file for conciliation in contract talks
Ontario's English Catholic teachers are asking for a conciliator to help their contract negotiations with the province.
NRPS investigating break and enter at memorabilia store in Niagara Falls
Niagara detectives are investigating a break and enter at a memorabilia store in Niagara Falls.
Unemployment rate rises to 5.8%, economy adds modest 25,000 jobs in November
Statistics Canada says the unemployment rate ticked up to 5.8 per cent last month as job creation continues to lag population growth in the country.
Impaired driving call ends with drug charges against a St. Catharines man
Niagara Regional Police say they received a call around 10:30pm yesterday for a vehicle driving erratically and bumping into curbs.
Federal government bail-reform legislation on way to becoming law
Justice Minister Arif Virani urged M-Ps to accept the amendments to Bill C-48 on Thursday and they did so unanimously.
Greens win second Ontario seat in provincial byelection
The Green Party of Ontario has won its second seat in the provincial legislature in a byelection victory.
Toronto man arrested following drug investigation in St. Catharines
A Toronto man is facing drug charges after officers searched a parked car in St. Catharines.
Chiefs of Ontario asks for judicial review of carbon price regime
First Nations leaders in Ontario are asking a court to review what they call Canada's ``discriminatory'' carbon price system.
Planetarium, rainforest on Ontario Science Centre's wish list for new site
A large planetarium and an outdoor adventure park are among a variety of features the Ontario Science Centre would like to see in a new location at Ontario Place.
Ontario to do away with mandatory coroner's inquests on construction site deaths
Ontario Attorney General Doug Downey says the province intends to do away with mandatory coroner's inquests for workers who died on constructions sites.
Federal ministers expected to announce sole-source deal for Boeing patrol plane today
Federal ministers are expected to announce today that Boeing is the company of choice to replace the military's aging patrol planes in a multibillion-dollar deal.
Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Presidents Nixon and Ford, dies at 100
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, the diplomat with the thick glasses and gravelly voice who dominated foreign policy as the United States extricated itself from Vietnam and broke down barriers with China, died Wednesday, his consulting firm said. He was 100.
Frances Sternhagen, Tony Award-winning actor dies at 93
Frances Sternhagen, the veteran character actor who won two Tony Awards has died at 93.
Lakeshore bridge in St. Catharines temporarily closed next week for maintenance
The Lakeshore Bridge (Bridge 1) in St. Catharines will be temporarily closed next week for some maintenance.
Google to pay $100M a year to Canadian news publishers in deal with Ottawa
Google is set to contribute $100 million a year to Canadian news publishers, in a deal that has the Liberal government bending to the tech giant's demands.
Twelve people facing impaired driving charges in Niagara
Twelve people are facing charges as Niagara Regional Police release the latest list of alleged impaired drivers.
Spotify Wrapped 2023 is out today - Taylor Swift takes top spot
The 2023 Spotify Wrapped has come out today, and Taylor Swift is this year's most-played artist.
Ontario releases 'business case' for moving science centre to Ontario Place
An analysis of the state of the Ontario Science Centre found that building a new one at Ontario Place would save the government about $250 million over 50 years.
Grimsby man facing drug and theft charges
Niagara Regional Police say officers were on patrol in the are of Viking Court and Olive street on Wednesday afternoon when they spotted a stolen vehicle from the Toronto area.
Students in Wainfleet set to share space earlier than planned
Staff and students at St. Elizabeth Catholic Elementary will be moving to space at William E. Brown Public School following March break.
1500 homes in Smithville without power this morning
Officials say they are working to restore power but there is now estimate for how long it will take.
Weather Network winter forecast calling for slow start for Ontario
Chilly nights and snow-covered slopes may not be easy to come by in much of Canada during the first part of the winter season -- that's according to the winter outlook from The Weather Network.
Niagara police looking for video following shooting in Grimsby
There are still very few details surrounding a homicide investigation in Grimsby.
Ontario to release 'business case' for moving science centre to Ontario Place
The Ontario government is set to release its long-promised ``business case'' today for moving the Ontario Science Centre from its current east Toronto location to Ontario Place, on the city's waterfront.
Winter weather advisory in effect for Niagara
A winter weather advisory has been put into effect for the region.
Ontario court upholds mandatory math test for new teachers
Ontario's top court has upheld the validity of a mandatory math test for new teachers.
Ontario to mandate lessons in Grade 10 history course on Holodomor Ukrainian famine
Grade 10 students in Ontario will get mandatory education on the Holodomor famine in Ukraine and its impact on the community in Canada as part of their Canadian history course.
Man who pleaded guilty in incel-inspired murder sentenced to life in prison
A man who pleaded guilty to the incel-inspired murder of a Toronto massage parlour employee has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 10 years.
Israel and Hamas extend truce, agree to free more hostages and prisoners
Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend their cease-fire until Wednesday, raising the prospect of further exchanges of militant-held hostages for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel and a longer halt to their deadliest and most destructive war.
Doctors concerned as more and more homeless look to hospitals for shelter
Doctors say they are worried about a growing number of homeless people who are turning to emergency departments for shelter and warmth.
Red and white around the region to mark Giving Tuesday
The 'Niagara Lights Up Together' campaign celebrates community spirit and giving by lighting up a number of landmarks.
Deadly daylight shooting in Grimsby-on-the-Lake
A deadly daylight shooting in Grimsby Monday afternoon is being investigated by Niagara Police.
'Absolutely no talk' of moving Paul Bernardo to minimum security: corrections head
The commissioner of Correctional Service Canada says there is ``absolutely no talk'' of moving notorious serial killer and rapist Paul Bernardo to an even lower security level, following his transfer into a medium-security prison.
Heddle Shipyards in St. Catharines growing Port Weller operations
Heddle Shipyards in St. Catharines is growing its Vessel Life Extension division with new government funding.
Company selected to bring new life to Niagara's Toronto Power Generating Station
Plans are moving forward to restore Niagara's historic Toronto Power Generating Station.