Toronto Zoo advising visitors to stop showing cellphone videos to gorillas
The Toronto Zoo is advising its visitors to avoid showing videos and photos on their cellphones as they distract the apes.
Weather scientists out to provide clarity of tornado frequency in Canada
Weather scientists and engineers at Western University is out to provide a clearer picture of tornado frequency in Canada.
SIU investigating after barricaded man in Kingston was found dead by police
Ontario's police watchdog says it is investigating the death of a Kingston man who had barricaded himself inside a home after stabbing a woman.
Ottawa sees a rise in hate and bias motivated incidents in 2023
Ottawa police say the city has seen a 23.5 per cent increase in hate and bias motivated incidents in 2023 compared to this time last year.
Ontario Power Generation and province plan 3 more small modular reactors
Ontario Power Generation and the province are planning three more small modular reactors at the site of the Darlington nuclear power plant.
Unemployment is up in Niagara and across the country
In Niagara the unemployment rate jumped from 4.5% in May to 5.7% in June.
Four beaches listed as unsafe for swimming in Niagara
Waverly, Crescent, and Reebs Bay beaches all have high levels of ecoli or algae.
Extreme weather expert calling for access to cooling to be treated as a human right
Blair Feltmate, head of the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation, says there's a need for greater heat adaptation as Canada is set to experience higher daily temperatures and longer heat waves under climate change.
Record-breaking wildfire season will continue to burn hot for months
Natural Resources Canada says the country's record-breaking wildfire season will continue to be abnormally intense throughout July and into August.
Oceangate suspending all exploration operations
Oceangate, the company that owned the submersible that imploded on its way to explore the wreck of the Titanic, said it has suspended all ongoing operations.
New report suggests Niagara wine industry has $8B in untapped potential
A new Deloitte Canada report shows Ontario’s wine industry is the key to increasing Niagara’s gross domestic product by about $8 billion in the next 25 years.
Meta unveiling app called Threads to rival Twitter
Meta has unveiled an app called Threads to rival Twitter, targeting users looking for an alternative to the social media platform owned by Elon Musk.
Metrolinx reminding riders of important updates for this weekend's services
From tomorrow until end of service on Sunday, GO buses will be replacing train service between Oakville and West Harbour GO stations.
Ontario police dog dies in the line of duty after ingesting drugs
Police dog Taz in Woodstock, Ontario has died after ingesting drugs during an investigation.
Two Niagara teens facing charges after a stabbing in St. Catharines
Two teenagers are facing charges after a stabbing at the Pen Centre in St.Catharines.
Mary Walsh joins Grape Growers Celebrity Luncheon this fall
The comedian and actress will be the speaker at this years kick off to the Niagara Grape and Wine Festival.
Wisconsin probes how 8 roller-coaster riders became trapped upside down for hours
State officials are investigating how eight people became trapped upside down on a roller coaster at a festival in Wisconsin.
Earth's average temperature matches record high set a day earlier
Earth's average temperature on Wednesday remained at an unofficial record high set the day before, the latest grim milestone in a week that has seen series of climate-change-driven extremes.
Demolition of Garden City Arena complex continues
This week demolition crews began tearing down the 85 year old Jake Gatecliff and 57 year old Rex Stimers arenas.
Ottawa suspends advertising on Facebook, Instagram as Meta promises to block news
Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez says the federal government will stop advertising on Facebook and Instagram.
Five people are facing impaired driving charges in Niagara
The charges were laid between June 26th to July 2nd, 2023
Ontario police crack cold case from 1975, charge Florida man with murder
Ontario Provincial Police say they have cracked a decades-old cold case and charged a man with murder of a woman who was found dead in eastern Ontario 48 years ago.
Ontario starts pre-development work for new, large-scale nuclear plant
Ontario is looking to build the first new, large-scale nuclear plant in more than 30 years in order to meet the province's growing electricity demands.
Canadians eligible for GST credit expected to receive 'grocery rebate' today
Canadians eligible for the GST credit are expected to receive a special payment today to help with the rising cost of groceries.
Rallies planned outside Port Colborne and Fort Erie urgent care centres protesting reduced hours
Two protest rallies are planned in south Niagara today as Niagara Health closes its urgent care centres in Port Colborne and Fort Erie during the overnight hours.
Heat Warning continues for Niagara
It will be another hot and sticky day in Niagara.
Hot Summer Nights program returns to St. Catharines tonight
Hot Summer Nights returns to St. Catharines today.
Weather advisory as funnel cloud reported over Hamilton
Environment Canada issuing a weather advisory as they say conditions are favourable for the development of funnel clouds today.
Champion Chestnut shakes off rain delay, defends title at Nathan's Fourth of July hot dog contest
Eating superstar Joey ``Jaws'' Chestnut shook off a rain delay and gobbled his way to another win at Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, downing 62 franks and buns in 10 minutes.
Best before dates targeted by commons committee
There are calls for Canada to look into best before dates and whether they worsen food waste and food insecurity.
Telephone town hall to discuss mental health addiction and homelessness in St. Catharines
Mayor Mat Siscoe and city staff will host the telephone town hall on July 13 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Niagara police watch for impaired boaters over the long weekend
The NRPS Marine unit along with traffic enforcement teamed up and stopped 38 boats between July 1 - July 3.
Niagara Health using Indigenous-supplied medical gloves
The gloves are manufactured by PRIMED Medical Products and are distributed by Certified Aboriginal Business Medical, Surgical and Safety Supplies (MSS) Ltd.
'Multi-day' heat wave alert issued for much of Ontario
Environment Canada has issued a ``multi-day'' heat wave alert expected to continue until Thursday for most of Ontario, including the Greater Toronto Area.
Ceremony to mark the Battle of Chippawa will be held Wednesday night in Niagara Falls
The annual memorial service for the men who fought in the Battle Of Chippawa will be held tomorrow.
Grocery rebate will be given to millions of Canadians tomorrow
You may notice a few extra dollars in your bank account tomorrow as Canada gives out its Grocery Rebate.
Another development in the controversial transfer of killer Paul Bernardo
The head of Canada's federal prison system asked bureaucrats to explain whether they had informed Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino about notorious serial killer Paul Bernardo's transfer to a medium-security prison.
Wendy's restaurants in Niagara team up with police to giveaway 500 bike helmets
Niagara Police and Wendy's are teaming up for the 5th annual Summer Safety Campaign.
Hamilton man charged with first-degree murder in death of 16-year-old cousin
A 22-year-old Hamilton man is accused of murder in the alleged stabbing death of his 16-year-old cousin.
Fog advisory cancelled but heat warning continues for Niagara
Niagara and much of Ontario is under a heat warning as Environment Canada says a heat event will start today and continue into tomorrow.
Niagara Police looking for two suspects in break and enter at Welland business - IDENTIFIED
Niagara officers responded to a report of a commercial break and enter in Welland on June 24th around 7pm.