Niagara's Chair takes action over increase of violence against local paramedics
Niagara EMS is sounding the alarm over an increase of violent assaults on local paramedics.
Unifor reaches deal with General Motors
Unifor says it has reached a tentative agreement with General Motors that follows the pattern agreement it reached with Ford Motor Company last month.
RCMP launches investigation into Ontario's Greenbelt land swap
The RCMP says it has launched an investigation into the Ontario government's Greenbelt land swap.
Niagara Police getting $120k to expand Mobile Crisis Response Team in Welland and Pelham
Niagara Regional Police will be able to expand its 'Crisis Response Teams' in the Welland and Pelham area.
Niagara Police close part of Victoria Ave. in Pelham for crash investigation
There has been a serious car crash on Victoria Ave. in the Pelham area, near the NET campground.
Winter Festival of Lights returns to Niagara Falls on November 18
The 41st annual light show will be back in Niagara Falls from November 18 to January 7.
GM workers in St. Catharines join others on the picket line
Unifor National President, Lana Payne says the company's unwillingness to agree on the union's pattern-bargaining demands on a number of fronts, including pensions and making sure temporary part-time workers are given a clear path to permanent employment.
Canadian municipalities looking to become 'spongier' to build climate resilience
From green roofs in Toronto to Vancouver's rain city strategy, Canadian cities are looking to become ``sponges'' in order to help mitigate some of the effects of extreme rainfall events.
Premier Doug Ford shares Thanksgiving greetings
Today Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, issued a statement to mark the Thanksgiving holiday.
Canadian universities bet on international students, but global shifts present risks
Canadian universities bet big on international students but are having to navigate global geopolitical and economic trends in their pursuit of the lucrative market.
'Most challenging Thanksgiving:' Long weekend marked with soaring food bank use
Food bank use around the country is at record high when the unemployment rate in Canada is near record lows.
Canadian politicians condemn deadly surprise Hamas attack on Israel
Canadian politicians have condemned an unprecedented attack Hamas militants waged on Israel that is being called the deadliest in the country in years.
Celebration of Nations receives national award
The City of St. Catharines and FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre have been nationally recognized for Celebration of Nations.
Three killed in small plane crash near Chilliwack, B.C., airport
Three people have been killed in a small plane crash in Chilliwack, B.C.
NRPS launch campaign to address obstructed licence plates
The Niagara Regional Police are launching a six-month campaign to bring awareness to obstructed licence plates.
Muskoka hospital says patient volumes surge to 150 per cent capacity
A hospital network in central Ontario says it is seeing patient volumes surge to as high as 150 per cent of their capacity.
Niagara officers are searching for 26-year-old missing person David Bailey
Niagara officers are searching for 26-year-old David Bailey.
Two people found stabbed inside Fort Erie home this morning
Two people were found stabbed inside a Fort Erie home this morning.
Niagara politician gives credit to local nutrition school programs for recent funding announcement
A Niagara politician is applauding agencies that help feed children at school after a recent funding announcement.
Changes being made in how Canadian journalists cover jury trials
The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that in order to protect the fairness of the justice system, journalists cannot broadcast or publish portions of a criminal trial that take place before a jury is seated.
36-year-old Beamsville man charged after information from U.S. Homeland Security
A 36-year-old Beamsville man has been arrested after detectives in the U.S. launched an investigation into child pornography.
Rules are changing at hockey rinks across Canada and they're being supported by LGBTQ group
The You Can Play Project, which advocates for LGBTQ participation in sports, has come out in support of Hockey Canada's new dressing room policy.
People in Niagara Falls were treated to the city's first test of a drone show
Visitors to Niagara Falls were treated to a drone show last night.
Niagara's jobless rate down a tad in September but still higher than national average and Hamilton's
Niagara's jobless rate dropped a bit last month with new numbers being released today by Stats Canada.
Niagara Health Foundation celebrates donations for new hospital
In all 14 community groups, service clubs, and businesses donated $1,375,000.
Economy adds 64K jobs, unemployment rate holds at 5.5%
Statistics Canada says the economy added 64,000 jobs last month as the country's population continues to rapidly grow.
Ball's Falls Thanksgiving Festival begins today
This is the 49th annual event starting today and running until Monday.
R-C-M-P seizing more 3-D-printed guns but there is no database on the weapons
The Mounties also say they are aware of a range of available 3-D print files used to create different types of firearms, including assault rifles.
Former Competition Bureau commissioner slams government approach on grocery costs
Melanie Aitken says Ottawa is choosing to ignore more glaring problems affecting food costs, such as the supply management system.
Unifor feeling resistance from General Motors as Oct. 9 deadline approaches
National president Lana Payne says some progress has been made, but that there's nothing automatic about having the company agree to the terms it reached in September with Ford Motor Co.
St. Catharines taking applications from groups willing to run outdoor ice rinks
The City of St. Catharines has put out a call for volunteers needed to run outdoor ice rinks.
Police looking to trackdown 16-year-old last seen in St. Catharines in June
Niagara Police are looking for a missing 16-year-old from St. Catharines.
13-year-old boy in Niagara accused of stealing not one, but two vehicles
A 13-year-old Fort Erie boy is in hot water after stealing two vehicles.
Short Hills Park in Niagara will be closed two days this month for traditional deer harvest
Short Hills Provincial Park in Niagara will be closed to the public later this month for the annual deer hunt.
Canada announces first steps to tackle high food prices
Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says the country's top five grocery chains have agreed to take concrete action to stabilize food prices.
2 million passengers have checked out Niagara Falls by boat this year so far
The iconic sightseeing boats in Niagara Falls have never been busier.
Beamsville man arrested on child pornography charges
A 25-year-old Beamsville man has been arrested on child pornography charges.
Ontario adds $5M in funding to Student Nutrition Program
Ontario is adding $5 million in funding to the Student Nutrition Program, which provides free snacks and meals to kids in schools.
Minister points to systemic racism within justice system following StatCan report
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree says there are issues of systemic racism within the criminal justice system.
NDP and Liberals haven't yet agreed on promised pharmacare legislation
The New Democrats have rejected the first draft of the Liberal's pharmacare legislation, in what the health minister describes as extremely fluid negotiations over the highly anticipated bill.
Pair from Thorold arrested and facing human trafficking charges
The NRP alongside Barrie police began an investigation last month that let to them searching a home in Thorold yesterday.