First confirmation of West Nile Virus in Niagara
Niagara Region Public Health is informing residents that Niagara has received its first confirmation of West Nile Virus.
Canadian musician Robbie Robertson dies at 80
Guitarist-songwriter-singer Robbie Robertson, who led the Band to rock prominence in the 1970s and worked extensively with Bob Dylan has died
Niagara police release latest impaired driving charges
Twelve people are facing impaired as Niagara Regional Police release the latest list of alleged impaired drivers
Premier Doug Ford admits mistakes were made in Greenbelt decision
Premier Ford says he takes full responsibility for what he called the "flawed process" of selecting sites for his Greenbelt land swap
EV charging stations coming to the Town of Lincoln
The Town of Lincoln has announced the implementation of an electric vehicle (EV) charging stations project
Officials said Tories' Paul Bernardo bill unlikely to come before Parliament
Internal documents show government officials in the Privy Council Office discussed a Conservative private member's bill launched in response to convicted killer Paul Bernardo's transfer to a medium-security prison
New staircases coming to Queenston Heights Park
The federal government has announced a $50,000 investment to support a replacement strategy for nine sets of wooden staircases in Queenston Heights Park
BREAKING | Developers tied to housing ministry 'favoured' in Greenbelt decision: auditor general
Ontario's auditor general says the province's decision to open up the protected Greenbelt to housing construction ``favoured'' developers with connections to the housing minister's chief of staff.
Search continues for two people believed missing on Lake Erie
A search is underway for two people believed to be operating an inflatable floaty in the waters of Lake Erie.
60,000 sunflowers will be on display in Niagara to help the people of Ukraine
The Niagara Sunflower Festival for Ukrainian Relief will be held in Beamsville this weekend with 60,000 flowers on display.
Auditor general to release probe on Ontario's opening up of Greenbelt to development
Ontario's auditor general is set to release her investigation into the province's decision to open protected Greenbelt lands up to housing development.
Ontario proposing new regulations to protect workers from heat-related illnesses
Ontario is proposing regulations to protect workers in the province from heat-related illnesses amid a rise in extreme heat events across Canada due to climate change
Niagara Public Health and Social Services Committee wants to see free birth control
The committee passed a motion calling for the Regional Chair to send a letter on behalf of the Board of Health encouraging the provincial government to cover the cost of birth control for all Ontario residents
Road closure planned in Lincoln today and tomorrow
Seventh Avenue, from Victoria Avenue to Twenty-First Street, will be closed August 9 and 10th.
LCBO to phase out paper bags in all locations starting Sept. 5
Paper bags will no longer be available at Liquor Control Board of Ontario stores starting Sept. 5
Affordable housing for seniors coming to Thorold
A total of $18 million in funding is being provided to construct 60 new units for seniors in Thorold
New hospital in Niagara Falls gets $2M donation from LJM
Another donation has been made for the new South Niagara Hospital.
Party in the Park returns to St. Catharines this Saturday
St. Catharines will once again host 'Party in the Park' raising money for Autism Ontario.
Mourners in Ireland pay their respects to singer Sinead O'Connor at funeral procession
Throngs of fans have gathered in singer Sinead O'Connor's former hometown in Ireland to say goodbye following her funeral.
$1.55 billion Mega Millions jackpot is the 3rd largest in U.S. history
Lottery players will have another shot at a massive Mega Millions jackpot. The estimated $1.55 billion prize up for grabs Tuesday night has been building for months thanks to 31 straight drawings without a jackpot winner.
Winners announced in Hospice Niagara's 5 Car giveaway
Five cars have once again been given away in Hospice Niagara's annual 5 Car Draw.
Three arrested Sunday amid ongoing protest against Eritrean festival in Toronto: police
Toronto Police say three people were arrested and later released unconditionally at a Sunday protest outside a downtown hotel connected to a controversial Eritrean festival.
25-yr-old man charged after 150 dead chickens dumped onto west Niagara roadway
Quite the mess in west Niagara today after 150 dead chickens were dumped on the roadway.
Federal government spends 3 years deciding joining global vaccination body
The federal government has spent three years deciding whether to join a global body that designs vaccinations for the world's poorest nations.
Barbie earns 1-billion dollars in global ticket sales
In just three weeks in theatres, "Barbie" has past one-billion dollars in global ticket sales.
Three impaired arrests issued during Friday night R.I.D.E.
Niagara officers conducted R.I.D.E. spot checks in the City of St. Catharines and the City of Port Colborne Friday night.
NRPS partner with Hamilton and MTO for bypass commercial enforcement initiative
The Niagara Regional Police Service, Hamilton Police Service, Ministry of Transportation and the Town of Lincoln partnered for a joint enforcement initiative focusing on commercial motor vehicle enforcement.
U-S health officials approve first pill to treat postpartum depression
Federal health officials in the U-S have approved the first pill specifically intended to treat severe depression after childbirth.
'Monster hunters' wanted in new search for the mythical Loch Ness beast
The Loch Ness Centre in Scotland is calling for "budding monster hunters" and volunteers.
Toronto Public Health urges caution as first probable human case of West Nile seen
Toronto's public health agency is reporting the first probable human case of West Nile virus in the city this year.
Swimmers warned about risks of floaties on open water this weekend
Anyone heading out on the water this long weekend is being urged to leave their floaties on the shore.
125-year-old Ontario snapping turtle found dead in 'unexpected' location
The group Turtle Guardians says the turtle named Grace, estimated to be about 125 years old, had been missing for more than a year from its usual habitat.
Niagara Falls MP Tony Baldinelli releases latest statement on Bernardo transfer
Tony Baldinelli, Niagara Falls MP, issued the following statement on Liberals ignoring calls from local communities to send Bernardo back to maximum security.
Health Canada approves first RSV vaccine for adults age 60 and over
Health Canada has approved the first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for adults age 60 and over.
St. Catharines man celebrating $100K Encore win
Saying "yes" to Encore paid off for Ian Blakely of St. Catharines.
Niagara Falls man arrested and facing 13 criminal offences
What seemed to be a routine traffic stop led to the arrest, and 13 criminal charges laid against one man.
Summer Games Host Society launches Sport Niagara
The new not-for-profit organization will focus on supporting the attraction and hosting of future sport events in Niagara.
Seven Niagara beaches listed as unsafe to swim this long weekend
Niagara Public Health updating their latest testing this morning (August 4) and ecoli levels are the concern on six of the seven beaches.
Planned power outage in Fort Erie on August 20
Canadian Niagara Power says power will be cut off for everyone on Sunday August 20, 2023, between 2:00 am and 2:30 am.
Unemployment rate ticks up to 5.5% in July as job creation lags population growth
Statistics Canada says employment was little changed last month as the economy lost a modest 6,400 jobs.
Niagara SPCA and Humane Society look for help following expensive surgeries
Joey and Fiona had expensive surgeries completed yesterday and the group is looking to raise close to $10,000 to cover the cost.