Seaway and union not slated to bargain until Friday leaving ships docked across Niagara
The strike by 361 St. Lawrence Seaway workers is already affecting grain farmers, steelmakers and fertilizer shipping companies.
20-year-old Hamilton man arrested after gunshots fired at Beamsville house
A 20-year-old Hamilton man is facing charges after a shooting in Beamsville back in May.
67-year-old Thorold man killed, 25-year-old arrested in Niagara Falls crash
A 67-year-old Thorold man has lost his life in a crash in Niagara Falls.
Lincoln moving forward with 40 km/hr speed limits in all urban areas
Lincoln wants to slow down traffic to make the streets safer for all residents.
Mayor of St. Catharines welcomes new homeless shelter in his city
The Mayor of St. Catharines says the Region building a new homeless shelter in the city is a step in the right direction.
Gates questions Ford government over number of long-term care inspectors
Niagara Falls NDP MPP Wayne Gates is questioning the Ford government about a shortage of inspectors for Ontario’s long-term care homes.
Grain farmers hit by seaway strike, as management asks labour board for exception
Grain farmers, steelmakers and fertilizer shippers are all feeling the squeeze from a strike by St. Lawrence Seaway workers.
Routine RIDE progarm catches Welland man with suspended licence and four arrest warrants
A 34-year-old Welland man, with multiple arrest warrants, was caught in a routine RIDE program over the weekend in Niagara.
Five, including three children, have died in case of intimate partner violence in Sault Ste. Marie
Police in Sault Ste. Marie say five people -- including three children -- have died following shootings in two homes, the result of intimate partner violence.
Region announces new temporary shelter in St. Catharines
The Niagara Region announcing that they are establishing a temporary, housing focused, 50 bed modular shelter at 29 Riordon Street.
Beaverdams road in Niagara Falls is closed following a crash
Beaverdams is closed between Garner and Beechwood Roads in Niagara Falls.
Many doctors support guideline urging them to ask patients about alcohol use
Many doctors are on board with new guidelines urging them to ask patients about alcohol use, but they also note that some people lose track of how much they drink, others lie and many don't know what constitutes a single serving.
Grocers called back to Parliament to testify about plans to stabilize prices
A House of Commons committee is asking the heads of Canada's major grocery chains to explain their plans to stabilize food prices.
Bank of Canada Governor with message to premiers
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem warned premiers who asked the central bank not to raise interest rates last month that their requests could undermine the institution's independence.
SIU investigating after 48 year old shot and killed by police in St. Catharines
It all started at 9 p.m. last night when officers were called to a home on Melody Trail near Arthur Street in St. Catharines.
Four Niagara mayors issue joint call on Seaway strike
The four mayors of the Welland Canal have issued a joint call today pushing for both sides of the St. Lawrence Seaway strike, which has shut down the Welland Canal, to get back to the bargaining table.
Ontario to review Grimsby's Greenbelt costs and compensate, minister says
Ontario's municipal affairs and housing minister says the province will compensate two municipalities for costs they incurred while working on the now-reversed Greenbelt land removals in their communities.
Port Colborne mayor hoping strike that has closed Welland Canal will be resolved soon
The federal transport and labour ministers are urging both sides to return to bargaining in a dispute that has shut down shipping on the St. Lawrence Seaway, including on the Welland Canal.
Ontario reversing urban boundary expansions for several communities
Ontario's new housing minister says the province is reversing its moves to expand some urban boundaries.
Ontario NDP removes Jama from caucus
Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles says she has removed rookie legislator Sarah Jama from caucus after the member, who has been under fire for comments about the Israel-Hamas conflict, made what Stiles calls ``a number of unilateral actions'' that have undermined the party's collective work and broken the trust of her colleagues.
Niagara College ready for record breaking fall convocation
The college says roughly 1,600 students will graduate during three convocation ceremonies October 26 and 27 at the Welland Campus.
Fundraiser in St. Catharines calls for a ceasefire in Israel–Hamas war
Over 200 people gathered at the Niagara Islamic School in St Catharines for a fundraiser for humanitarian efforts in Palestine.
Two municipalities asking province to reimburse them following now-reversed Greenbelt land removals
Premier Doug Ford admitted last month that it was a mistake to remove 15 parcels from the protected Greenbelt for housing development, and his government has now started the process to return them.
Debate on motion to silence Ontario NDP legislator set to resume today
The debate on a Progressive Conservative motion to effectively silence an Opposition legislator is set to resume in the Ontario legislature today.
Business groups call on Ottawa to intervene as St. Lawrence Seaway strike begins
Business groups urged the federal government to intervene to void a lengthy labour dispute at the St. Lawrence Seaway amid concerns that a strike that began early Sunday could have a profound affect on their members.
Bank of Canada expected to hold key interest rate steady at 5% amid 'sluggish' economy
The Bank of Canada is widely expected to hold its key interest rate steady on Wednesday as the Canadian economy bends to higher interest rates and inflation resumes its downward trend.
St. Lawrence Seaway workers begin strike action, union says
As of midnight on Sunday October 22nd, the St Lawrence Seaway is CLOSED due to a strike by union represented employees at the 13 Canadian locks.
Canada ending evacuation flights out of Israel next week due to decreasing demand
Ottawa will end evacuation flights from Israel next week, citing decreasing demand and increasingly available commercial options now that a number of Canadians have successfully left the country.
Lost police messages slow 'Freedom Convoy' organizers' trial
The trial of two 'Freedom Convoy' organizers was stalled after the defence demanded more information about a software upgrade that wiped the data from the phones of at least two police officers after the protest.
Canadian military preparing for possible evacuation from Lebanon
The Canadian Armed Forces says it is getting ready for the possibility that it will need to help bring Canadians out of Lebanon, with Global Affairs Canada advising against all travel to that country.
Search warrant results in recovery of firearm, illicit drugs, and counterfeit currency
A search warrant in Niagara Falls has recovered a firearm, illicit drugs and counterfeit currency.
Social media uploads of child pornography results in arrest of Niagara Falls man
A Niagara Falls man has been arrested on account of Child Pornography charges.
Suspect sought after armed robbery at Wainfleet convenience store
Niagara officers are searching for a suspect who robbed a convenience store in Wainfleet.
Saskatchewan legislature passes pronoun bill in special sitting
A controversial bill on the use of pronouns in schools has received final approval in the Saskatchewan legislature.
Premiers ask Ottawa for COVID-19 small business loan extension
Canada's premiers have sent a joint letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asking the federal government to extend the repayment period for a year for interest-free loans given to small businesses and non-profits during the pandemic.
Canada 'firm and steadfast' in call for two-state solution for Israel, Palestinians
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada remains ``firm and steadfast'' in its commitment to a two-state solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict.
Proposed Ontario law would ban sex offenders from legally changing their names
Registered sex offenders in Ontario would not be able to legally change their names if a bill that's before the legislature passes.
St. Catharines gym closes after 32 years in downtown
Opening back in 1992 the Gym on James street survived more than three decades, and owner John Fulton says they were ready to bounce back following the pandemic but that never happened.
Sinclair retiring from international soccer at the end of the year
The 40-year-old from Burnaby, B-C, plans to play one more season with her club team, the NWSL's Portland Thorns, next year but will call it quits for Canada in December.
Food drive for Port Cares this weekend in Port Colborne
All you need to do is place your non perishable food items on your porch or at the front door by 9 a.m. and volunteers will pick them up by noon.
Seaway workers set strike deadline that could close Welland Canal this weekend
Unifor members working for the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation have served a strike notice and may walk our at midnight tomorrow.