Niagara Health reminding parents and students to catch up on missing vaccines
With back to school fast approaching, Niagara Region Public Health is reminding parents and students to get caught up on their missing vaccinations.
Fire crews battling five-alarm fire at industrial site in west Toronto
Firefighters are battling a major five-alarm blaze at an industrial site in west-end Toronto.
Lane closure on QEW Niagara bound over Burlington Skyway bridge Friday night
A heads up that there is a lane closure on the QEW Fort Erie bound tonight.
Ontario teacher's union says government violated bargaining rules over reading memo
The union representing elementary school teachers in Ontario has filed a complaint with the province's labour relations board, accusing the government of failing to act in good faith by issuing new requirements on reading screening during bargaining.
Severe thunderstorm watch has ended in Niagara
A severe thunderstorm watch has ended in Niagara.
Ford asks integrity commissioner to review senior aide's role in Greenbelt decision
The Ontario Integrity Commissioner says it is reviewing a request from Premier Doug Ford's office to investigate a senior aide about his role in selecting which lands in the protected Greenbelt would be approved for housing development.
Project Share in Niagara Falls closed today for watermain issue
A local food bank in Niagara Falls is closed today after a water main issue.
Three Niagara councils meet in first-of-its-kind closed-door meeting discussing governance review
A closed-door meeting has been held involving three municipalities in west Niagara discussing the Ford government's ongoing review into how the Niagara Region's government is operating.
Niagara officers looking for stolen guitar suspect in Welland
Niagara officers are asking for the public's help in search for a stolen guitar.
Teens across Canada can now sign up for Uber Eats and Uber Ride
Teens across Canada are now able to create accounts on the Uber Eats and Uber Ride app.
Thorold breaking grounds on new 60-unit affordable senior housing project
Thorold will have another 60 units of affordable senior housing by next fall, after breaking the ground on a new build.
A Mega Millions ticket sold in Florida wins $1.58 billion jackpot, third-largest in U.S. history
A single ticket sold in Florida is good for a $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot, ending weeks of anticipation over who would win the eye-popping top prize.
Scam callers impersonating Toronto officers reported in Canada
Toronto police say there's a scam reported to be happening that involves a caller impersonating Toronto police officers.
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.