Two fires in Niagara Falls under investigation
Two fires in Niagara Falls are now under investigation.
Labour minister tables replacement-worker legislation promised in Liberal-NDP deal
Replacement workers would be banned during strikes and lockouts at federally regulated workplaces under new legislation introduced in the House of Commons today.
NPCA adds 11 properties to list of national protected areas
The properties include Beamer Memorial, Cave Springs, Humberstone Marsh, Lathrop, Louth, Morgan’s Point, Mountainview, Mud Lake, Wainfleet Wetlands, Willoughby Marsh and Woolverton.
New report adds concern to future of polar bears
A paper published in the journal Science brings together genetic analysis and climate modelling over at least 20-thousand years.
Supreme Court to decide whether to hear Ontario election advertising case
The Supreme Court of Canada is set to indicate today whether it will hear an appeal of a ruling that struck down third-party election advertising rules in Ontario.
U.S. launches airstrike on weapons storage facility in eastern Syria
The U.S. has launched an airstrike on a weapons storage facility in eastern Syria in response to attacks by Iran-linked groups.
The hunt is on for a suspect behind 7 gas-and-dash thefts in Niagara
Niagara Police are looking for a suspect believed to be behind a number of gas-and-dash thefts.
Image of St. Catharines stabbing suspect released
Niagara Police have released an image of a suspect after a stabbing in St. Catharines.
Winter Festival of Lights prepares to kick-off with party on Nov. 18th
The Winter Festival of Lights in Niagara Falls will be back for its 41st year.
Police looking for suspect after armed robbery in Port Colborne
Niagara Police are looking for a suspect after an armed robbery in Port Colborne last night.
Ontario making moves to improve benefits for firefighters, inspired by fallen Welland Captain
Ontario wants to improve benefits firefighters are entitled to.
Remembrance Day ceremonies planned across Niagara
A number of Remembrance Day ceremonies are planned across Niagara on November 11.
Scientists call on Canada to adopt ecologically minded forest degradation definition
A letter signed by more than 100 scientists is urging the Canadian government to take action to stop the degradation of its previously undisturbed forests from large-scale industrial logging.
Lung cancer death rates decreasing but still biggest cancer killer, report says
A new report says lung cancer death rates in Canada have declined significantly over the past several years.
Temporary crossover will be installed in front of West Niagara Secondary School
The Niagara Region is taking action near a new 'mega' high school in the west end of the Region.
Lincoln looks to expand camera program that catches trucks trying to bypass QEW inspection
The Town of Lincoln is looking to expand its Truck Bypass Camera Monitoring Pilot Program to help catch trucks trying to avoid the QEW inspection station.
Police looking for witnesses after stabbing at encampment in Niagara Falls
Niagara Police are looking for witnesses after a stabbing yesterday morning in Niagara Falls.
55-yr-old healthcare worker in Niagara wins $73,000
A 55-year-old St. Catharines woman has won $73k in the lottery.
Statue of Queen Elizabeth unveiled on grounds of Ontario legislature
A new statue of the late Queen Elizabeth has been unveiled at the Ontario legislature, marking the end of a years-long delay for the bronze sculpture.
Calls to restore urgent care services in Fort Erie and Port Colborne
More than 4,000 residents have signed a petition saying that they are concerned about the reduction in hours at both the Fort Erie and Port Colborne Urgent Care Centres.
Living wage in Niagara now sits at $20.35/hr
Ontario Living Wage Network says the calculations are based on the real costs to live in the region.
Project Plaid returns supporting Pathstone Mental Health
The campaign was started by Shanta Rangaratnam, the mother of Amelia Durocher who lost her life to suicide.
Deadline to repay pandemic loans is approaching
Nearly 900-thousand organizations took out a loan from the Canada Emergency Business Account program during the pandemic, a federal initiative that offered up to 60-thousand dollars in interest-free loans.
Man wanted for murder in Niagara Falls considered armed and dangerous, and able to live off the land
An arrest warrant has been issued after a 43-year-old woman was found murdered in Niagara Falls.
Conservative motion to expand a carbon tax exemption to all forms of home heating fails
Conservative motion to expand a carbon-pricing carve-out to all forms of home heating has failed to pass the House of Commons, despite surprising support from the New Democrats.
Canadian skating coach Richard Gauthier given 12 months for sex assault
A renowned Canadian pairs skating coach has been sentenced to 12 months in jail for sexual assault and gross indecency.
3 parcels of land in Niagara about to get a HOPA makeover
Some industrial lands on Niagara's Welland Canal waterfront are getting a massive make-over.
Ontario registered nurses soon able to prescribe birth control, travel medication
Registered nurses in Ontario will soon be able to prescribe certain medications such as birth control and drugs for smoking cessation.
'Some' deaths after fire at Canada's high commission in Abuja: Nigerian official
A fire official in Nigeria's capital says there were deaths following a blaze at Canada's high commission in Abuja today.
MPs to vote on Pierre Poilievre's pitch to exempt carbon price from all home heating
Members of Parliament will vote today on a motion from the federal Conservatives calling for the carbon price to be lifted from all forms of home heating and not just heating oil.
Ontario plans to require salary ranges be included in job postings
Ontario is planning to require employers to include salary ranges in job postings and disclose if artificial intelligence is used during the hiring process.
Gerry Dee bringing his tour to St. Catharines in March
Gerry Dee is coming to St. Catharines for a show in March.
St. Catharines library offering books for food donations
All you have to do is bring in your food donations to the library and in exchange you get to pick out $5 worth of books from the library sale cart.
No information on status of border crossing as Canadians wait to flee Gaza
Canadians trapped in the Gaza Strip who were previously told they could be allowed out over the weekend will have to wait longer for escape from the besieged Palestinian territory.
Ontario to consult on banning NDAs in cases of workplace harassment, misconduct
Ontario is considering banning the use of non-disclosure agreements in cases of workplace sexual harassment, misconduct or violence.
Duchess of Edinburgh attends Remembrance service in St. Catharines
The Service of Remembrance lasted about 45 minutes at the St. Catharines Cenotaph with royal guest, The Duchess of Edinburgh, Sophie Helen Rhys-Jones in attendance.
Body of unidentified woman found in Niagara Falls
The body of an unidentified woman has been uncovered in Niagara Falls.
Police investigating 2nd report of needle in Halloween chocolate bar in Mississauga
Police are investigating after a needle was found in a chocolate bar collected from Halloween trick or treating in Mississauga.
Many veterinarians in Canada are facing extreme burnout and declining mental health
Veterinarians in Canada say they are experiencing plummeting mental health due to staff shortages, a booming number of animal patients and the round-the-clock stress of the job.
Canadian government tells people stuck in Gaza they could leave 'as early as Sunday'
Global Affairs Canada has informed Canadians trapped in the Gaza Strip that they could be allowed out --quote-- ``as early as Sunday.''
Trudeau meets Biden in D.C. as leaders gather for Western Hemisphere trade summit
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U-S President Joe Biden discussed a wide range of issues on the margins of a mini-summit at the White House on Friday.