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.
Rail outage that stranded thousands in Toronto area caused by software upgrade: CN
The massive outage on Canadian National Railway Co. lines that delayed thousands of Toronto-area commuters during the evening rush hour Tuesday can be traced to a routine software upgrade, the company says.
Ontario investigates fee-for-access nurse practitioner walk-in clinic
Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones says the government is investigating a walk-in clinic in Ottawa that is reportedly charging patients $400 a year for access.
Niagara reports first case of influenza, as COVID also circulates
Niagara is reporting the first flu case of the season.
St. Catharines hosting popular Pumpkinville event Oct 14th
St. Catharines is bringing back its popular 'Pumpkinville' event, celebrating 35 years running.
Man accused of exposing himself to women in downtown St. Catharines and then assaulting them
A man has been arrested after allegedly exposing himself to women in St. Catharines and then assaulting them.
Reason for rail outage still under investigation after thousands stranded in GTA
Questions remain about the root cause of a massive outage on CN Rail lines that delayed thousands of Toronto-area commuters during the evening rush hour.
Niagara's Chief of Staff retires after 30-year career
After 30 years with Niagara Health, Dr. Vilijoen is calling it a career.
Ottawa to fund further study of possible Winnipeg landfill search
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree says the federal government will put $740,000 towards further assessing the feasibility of searching a Winnipeg-area landfill for the remains of two First Nations women.
Two toddlers, one adult sent to hospital with minor injures after car crashes daycare fence
Police say two young boys and a woman have been taken to hospital with minor injuries after a car crashed into the fence of a daycare in Vaughan, Ont.
WestJet suspends Toronto-Montreal route for winter as it retreats from Eastern Canada
WestJet is halting flights between Toronto and Montreal for the winter in a continuation of its retreat from short-haul routes in Eastern Canada to retrench in the West.
Man wanted on Canada Wide Warrant known to frequent Niagara Falls, and St. Catharines
OPP are looking for a man known to hang out in Niagara on a Canada Wide Warrant.
Claimant in Nygard trial says shame, fear for career prevented her coming forward
One of the women who has accused former fashion mogul Peter Nygard of sexual assault has told jurors at his Toronto trial that she was afraid to come forward for years following the alleged attack.
New camera lets residents keep eye on new hospital build in Niagara Falls
Niagara Health has set up a live camera feed at the 1.3-million-square-foot construction project at the corner of Montrose and Biggar roads.
Newmarket man facing charges after pedestrian hit in St. Catharines
Niagara Police say a 70 year old man was struck as he crossed the intersection of Glenridge Avenue and Glen Morris Drive just after 8 o'clock yesterday morning.
Niagara Falls man charged after cyclist killed this summer
The incident happened back on July 13 as an 84 year old man was cycling on East West Line near Concession 2 Road.
Niagara looks to set another heat record today
The forecast today is calling for a high of 29 degrees this afternoon.
Niagara police still searching 27 years later for missing woman
Audrey Desjardins was last seen back on October 3rd of 1996.
Grizzly that killed two in Banff National Park was old, had bad teeth: Parks Canada
Parks Canada says a grizzly bear that killed a couple and their dog in Banff National Park on the weekend was old, underweight and had bad teeth.
Niagara watching traffic and pedestrian flow around newest 'mega' high school in Lincoln
Niagara has been watching the roads around the newest high school in the region to open.
GO Trains will start moving, but delays will continue into this evening
All GO Train service has been suspended as officials deal with a “network-wide system failure”.
House of Commons elects Greg Fergus as next Speaker
Liberal MP Greg Fergus has been elected House of Commons Speaker in a historic mid-session vote.
Niagara smashes 40-year heat record for today
Today will go down in the history books when it comes to the heat.
Man in his 70s in critical condition after being struck by vehicle in St. Catharines
A man in his 70s has been taken to hospital in critical condition after being hit by a vehicle in St. Catharines.