Ontario residents six months or older can now get COVID-19 vaccines and flu shots
Ontario residents who are six months and older will be able to receive their free flu shot and an updated COVID-19 vaccine starting today.
Ontario lowering age for regular breast cancer screenings to 40
Ontario is lowering the age for regular, publicly funded breast cancer screenings from 50 to 40, which Health Minister Sylvia Jones says will help with early detection.
Ships set to start moving Monday after Seaway deal reached
A deal has been reached for Seaway workers, ending a strike that has shutdown the Welland Canal.
18-year-old St. Catharines man facing charges after Saturday's shelter-in-place at Brock
An 18-year-old St. Catharines man is facing charges after a shelter-in-place over an armed person at Brock University Saturday night.
Ontario offers flu shots, COVID-19 vaccines for all over six months as of Monday
Ontario residents who are six months and older will be able to receive their free flu shot and the new COVID-19 vaccine starting on Monday.
18-year-old man arrested in fatal shooting of dog at downtown Toronto park
Police in Toronto say a 18-year-old is facing multiple charges after a man's dog was allegedly shot following an argument.
Police seek smuggling suspects after finding 36 firearms near Canada-U.S. border
Police in southwestern Ontario say they are looking for two people of interest in a suspected weapons smuggling case after finding three dozen illegal firearms near the Canada-U.S. border.
Shelter-in-place lifted at Brock University, police give all-clear
For the second time in a week, a shelter-in-place order has been issued for Brock University.
Matthew Perry, Emmy-nominated 'Friends' star, has died at 54, reports say
Matthew Perry, who starred as Chandler Bing in the hit series ``Friends,'' has died.
Former Ontario inmates saw higher risk of overdose death as COVID-19 emerged
A study that looked at fatal overdoses involving released inmates from all Ontario prisons between 2015 and 2020 suggests their risk of death increased by up to 50 per cent with the start of the pandemic.
Hundreds attend vigil for victims of shooting rampage in Sault Ste. Marie
Hundreds of flickering candles lit up the evening as residents of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. gathered for a vigil in memory of the victims of Monday's shooting rampage.
Maine mass killing suspect has been found dead
The man wanted in the mass shooting at a bowling alley and bar that killed 18 people and wounded 13 has been found dead, bringing an end to a search that put the entire state of Maine on edge for the last two days.
Suspect arrested for trafficking stolen Yves Saint Laurent purse on FB Marketplace
Niagara officers have made an arrest after an investigation of a stolen Yves Saint Laurent purse.
Northern Ontario First Nations call for help amid mental health crisis
Several First Nations and health officials in northern Ontario are asking for help after declaring a state of emergency over mental health crises across their territories.
Ontario plans to expand midwives' prescribing power
Ontario is planning to expand the list of drugs that midwives can prescribe and administer, including allowing them to prescribe birth control.
At United Nations, Canada to speak about humanitarian pauses in Israel-Hamas war
Canada's ambassador to the United Nations is expected to speak later today about a UN effort to establish a temporary pause in the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
Immigration minister announces new rules to curb international student fraud schemes
Immigration Minister Marc Miller has announced new rules aimed at protecting international students from fraud, following an investigation this summer into more than 100 cases involving fake admission letters.
Cocaine seized during search warrant by St. Catharines street crime detectives
A search of a house in St.Catharines has led to the recovery of nearly 400 grams of cocaine.
Missing 83-yr-old Pelham man FOUND
Charles has been located and is safe.
Talks resume today in Seaway strike that has shutdown the Welland Canal for days
Talks are back on today in the Seaway strike.
Amid massive search for mass killing suspect, Maine residents remain behind locked doors
Shocked and fearful Maine residents are keeping to their homes for a second night as hundreds of police and FBI agents search intently for Robert Card, a U.S. Army reservist authorities say fatally shot 18 people at a bowling alley and a bar.
Half of Canadians won't be handing out Halloween candy: survey
A new poll suggests Canadians are roughly split down the middle when it comes to handing out Halloween candy this year.
Niagara MPP calls for nurse practitioner for Niagara-on-the-Lake residents who don't have a dr.
A Niagara politician is calling for the Ford government to follow through on a promise for a nurse practitioner in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Ontario NDP leader under fire for removal of Hamilton MPP
Ontario New Democrat Leader Marit Stiles is under fire from some members of her party for kicking a rookie legislator out of caucus.
School in St. Anns getting new 4,000 square ft. gym
A school in St. Anns is getting a new gym.
190-S now open at Peace Bridge following shooting
There was a shooting today close to the Canada U.S. border in Fort Erie.
Doug Ford wants feds to get involved in Seaway strike that has shutdown the Welland Canal
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Quebec Premier Francois Legault are urging both sides in the strike by 361 St. Lawrence Seaway workers to reach a deal right away.
Healthcare worker in Niagara wins $100,000
A healthcare worker in St. Catharines has won $100,000 playing the lottery.
Hope Centre in Welland expanding to help more homeless families and residents
The Hope Centre in Welland is expanding to help more homeless families and residents in the city.
Toronto high school stabbing sends one to hospital in critical condition
Police say a young person has been rushed to hospital after a stabbing inside a Toronto high school.
Ontario public high school teachers head to arbitration for new contract
Ontario's public high school teachers are now turning to binding arbitration to get a new contract, as bargaining has concluded with the union unable to reach a negotiated deal with the province.
No injuries after balcony fire in St. Catharines
No injuries are reported after a fire on a balcony of an apartment building in St. Catharines last night.
St. Catharines MPP wants more government action to prevent femicides
St. Catharines MPP Jennie Stevens is calling on the Ford government to do more to prevent femicides.
NHL suspends Ottawa Senators forward Shane Pinto 41 games for gambling
Ottawa Senators forward Shane Pinto has been suspended 41 games by the NHL for ``activities relating to sports wagering,'' the league announced Thursday.
Seventh Canadian killed in Israel-Hamas hostilities, as groups urge more Gaza aid
Global Affairs Canada says it is providing support to the family of a seventh Canadian killed during ongoing hostilities between Israel and Hamas.
Maine's governor says at least 18 people were killed and 13 were injured in shootings in Lewiston
Maine's governor says at least 18 people were killed and 13 were injured in shootings in Lewiston. Gov. Janet Mills made the remarks at a press conference Thursday.
Family IDs gunman in Sault Ste. Marie shootings, cops cite intimate partner violence
The family of a man who killed four people, including three children, before turning a gun on himself has identified the shooter as Bobbie Hallaert.
Dentists decry being left in the dark about federal dental insurance plan
Canadian dentists are demanding details on Ottawa's soon-to-be announced federal dental insurance plan and how the federal government pans to preserve existing provincial and private coverage.
At least 10 dead in Maine shooting and number expected to rise, law enforcement officials tell AP
At least 10 people have been killed in shootings in Lewiston, Maine, and the death toll is expected to rise, two law enforcement officials told The Associated Press.
Santa parade in Niagara Falls to take place Sat. Nov. 18th
Niagara Falls will host its Santa Claus Parade next month.
Shooter in Sault Ste. Marie involved in intimate partner probes in past
Police in Sault Ste. Marie say a man who killed four people, including three children, before taking his own life had been involved in intimate partner investigations in the past.