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.
38 year old Wainfleet woman dies in crash on Forks Road
Niagara Regional Police say the single vehicle crash happened just after 4 p.m. yesterday.
City of Thorold celebrates opening of new playground at Merritt Meadows Park
The City of Thorold is celebrating the grand-opening of the new playground at Merritt Meadows Park.
St. Catharines detectives seize Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms) during search warrant
Niagara officers commenced an investigation into the distribution of illegal drugs throughout the City of St. Catharines.
Four people facing impaired driving charges in Niagara
These individuals are also bound by a Ministry of Transportation 90-day Administrative Driver's Licence Suspension.
Niagara Falls man arrested in online luring investigation
An undercover online luring investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Niagara Falls man.
Educator Edith Dumont appointed Lieutenant-Governor for Ontario
Edith Dumont, an educator and community advocate, has been appointed as the new lieutenant-governor for Ontario.
NC Brewmaster students to host Bavarian-style summer beer festival
Niagara College’s final term Brewmaster students will host an on-campus beer festival to cap off their studies.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour coming to Canada with 6 nights at Toronto's Rogers Centre
The singer-songwriter will perform six shows at Toronto's Rogers Centre in November 2024.
Ribfest returns to St. Catharines this weekend
The four-day fund raising event for Rotary Club begins tomorrow (Friday) at Montebello Park in St. Catharines.
Vandalism to rainbow crosswalk in NOTL is "disheartening" says Lord Mayor
Gary Zalepa is referring the this week's vandalism to the rainbow crosswalk at Anderson Lane and Niagara Stone Road.
St. Catharines Firefighters Memorial coming together but more fundraising needed
Contractors have begun work on the St. Catharines Firefighters Memorial.
Trump returns to D.C. to face latest charges, steps from scene of Capitol Hill riots
The former president is scheduled to appear in D.C. court today to confront new charges related to his effort to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Welland names Sherri-Marie Millar interim CAO
Millar has spent the last four years with the City most recently as the director of infrastructure services
Boy, 14, who went missing in Lake Ontario near Hamilton found dead
Hamilton police say the teen went missing after a group of youth took an inflatable out on the water.
Police investigating indecent incidents in Grimsby
Police report two disturbing incidents in the early morning hours of Tuesday and Wednesday in Grimsby
Niagara police looking for suspect in St. Catharines patio assault
Police have released a photo of a suspect wanted in connection with an assault at restaurant patio on St. Paul Street.
Queen Elizabeth statue coming to Ontario legislature after delay
A statue of Queen Elizabeth is coming to the grounds of Ontario's legislature, ending a years-long delay and reigniting a conversation about the commemoration of historical figures
BREAKING | Trudeaus announce separation after 18 years of marriage
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau say they are separating after 18 years of marriage