Ontario legislator sends cease-and-desist letter to Premier Doug Ford
A New Democrat legislator has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Ontario Premier Doug Ford over comments made about her statement on the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Ontario English Catholic teachers vote 97% in favour of strike mandate
Teachers in Ontario's English Catholic system have voted 97% in favour of a strike mandate.
Israel-Hamas war cannot become another 9/11 moment, says anti-Islamophobia envoy
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's special representative for combating Islamophobia is warning against allowing the Israel-Hamas war to become a catalyst for the stereotyping of Muslim Canadians.
Ottawa paramedics ask province to greenlight new transportation program
Ottawa paramedics are asking the province to greenlight a new program that would see some patients taken to hospital in a taxi.
Niagara officers investigating armed residential break and enter in Fort Erie
Two individuals are wanted on break and enter charges in Niagara - one suspect has been identified.
Two people facing drug charges after police search a St. Catharines home
Officer say they seized 43.4 grams of suspected cocaine, 16.7 grams of suspected fentanyl, and 500 hydromorphone pills.
Niagara SPCA and Humane Society believe they found owner of emaciated dog
John Greer from the Niagara SPCA and Humane Society says the dog is up and moving around in good spirits following a scare over the weekend.
Niagara Police plan training exercise in Niagara Falls today
The NRP Emergency Task Unit will be conducting the training at a property on Stanley Avenue near Livingston Street in Niagara Falls.
Missing 39-year-old man last seen on Montrose Road in Niagara Falls
The Niagara Regional Police are asking for the public's help in locating a 39-year-old man named Trevor.
Wab Kinew sworn in as Manitoba premier along with new NDP cabinet
Manitoba's new premier, Wab Kinew, and his cabinet have been sworn in.
Ontario elementary teachers vote in favour of a strike
Ontario's public elementary school teachers have voted 95 per cent in favour of a strike.
Ontario childcare educators among lowest paid in Canada, advocates say
Advocates say that early childhood educators in Ontario are among the lowest paid in the country, and raising their wages is critical to the success of the 10-dollar-a-day child-care program.
Scotiabank cutting 3% of global workforce, will take $590M Q4 charge after tax
Scotiabank says it's cutting about three per cent of its global workforce as a result of changes at the bank and customers' day-to-day banking preferences.
Thirteen people facing impaired driving charges in Niagara
Thirteen people are facing charges as Niagara Regional Police release the latest list of alleged impaired drivers.
Four Niagara teenagers charged after Heartland Forest vandalism incident
Niagara Regional Police have charged four teenagers after a nature centre in Niagara Falls was vandalized this summer.
Leger poll suggests Canadians don't think peace is possible for Israel and Palestine
A new poll suggests more than half of Canadians think lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians is not possible.
Calls for government action on Marineland
Politicians and animal activists want the Ontario government to take action on Marineland, the tourist attraction in Niagara Falls where 14 whales and one dolphin have died since 2019.
Sleep Cheap bookings in Niagara Falls are open today
The 20th annual event offers up hotel rooms at reduced prices with the money going to local charities.
Niagara search and rescue group receives award for 2022 Lake Ontario rescue
A search and rescue organization that patrols Lake Ontario in Niagara has won a prestigious award.
Accused in London, Ont., attack says he felt 'urge' to hit Muslim family members
The man accused of killing four members of a Muslim family in an alleged act of terrorism is telling a jury he felt an ``urge'' to hit them with his truck after seeing them walking on a sidewalk in London, Ont.
Ontario ECEs among lowest paid in Canada, advocates say
Advocates say that early childhood educators in Ontario are among the lowest paid in the country, and say that raising their wages is critical to the success of the $10-a-day child-care program.
Soup lovers in Niagara wil unite tomorrow at the Pen Centre Mall
Tomorrow will mark the 1st Annual Country Harvest Soup Fest to support Bethlehem Housing and Support Services.
Three arrested after disturbance in Grimsby parking lot
Niagara Police say three people have been arrested following a violent disturbance in Grimsby.
St. Catharines woman charged after alleged hit-and-run of a cyclist in Niagara-on-the-Lake
A 50-year-old St. Catharines woman is facing impaired driving charges after a cyclist was hit by a Jeep.
Canada's annual inflation falls to 3.8% in September, grocery prices rise more slowly
Statistics Canada says the annual inflation rate slowed to 3.8 per cent in September as prices year-over-year rose more slowly across the economy.
Statue to be removed from lawn of St. Catharines city hall
The monument to Private Alexander Watson and those that fought in the Northwest Resistance will be removed from the corner of Church and James Streets.
Study shows opioid overdose deaths among homeless people have risen dramatically
A new study says people experiencing homelessness make up a growing proportion of opioid overdose deaths in Ontario.
Minister wishes grocers would be forthcoming on plans to stabilize prices
Earlier this month, Champagne announced that Loblaw, Metro, Empire, Walmart and Costco submitted plans to the federal government that included discounts, price freezes and price-matching campaigns.
Community raises $71,000 after the murder of a Niagara paramedic and mother
It has been a difficult time for Niagara residents who knew and worked with a popular paramedic, who was murdered in Beamsville last week.
Emaciated dog gives birth to puppies in Welland shelter
Ontario’s Provincial Animal Welfare Services, or PAWS, is investigating after an emaciated dog was found in Welland.
Welland woman says running over fallen highway sign has cost her thousands of dollars
A Welland woman is speaking out after she ran over a fallen highway reflector sign, and then got the run-around from the Ontario government over who is to blame.
Ontario tables bill to return lands to the Greenbelt
Ontario's municipal affairs and housing minister has introduced legislation today to return parcels of land to the protected Greenbelt.
First group of Canadians leave West Bank for Jordan as those in Gaza brace for worst
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says a group of Canadians has crossed safely from the West Bank into neighbouring Jordan as violence continues in Israel's escalating war against Hamas.
Dairy Farmers of Canada recommend delaying farmgate milk price adjustment
The Dairy Farmers of Canada are recommending that an upcoming adjustment to the farmgate price of milk be delayed amid ongoing food inflation and pressure on the food industry to stabilize prices.
Public notice issued for residents living near new hospital in Niagara Falls
A public notice has been issued about some deep foundation work taking place at the site of the new hospital in Niagara Falls.
Province expected to introduce bill to return lands to the Greenbelt
Ontario's municipal affairs and housing minister is expected to introduce legislation today to return parcels of land to the protected Greenbelt.
Queer Rights Solidarity March planned at Brock this evening
The Niagara College Rainbow Knights along with Brock Pride and Pride Niagara have organized the Queer Rights Solidarity March.
Niagara hoping you use your green bin this waste reduction week
Officials are using waste reduction week to encourage residents to reduce their waste.
Niagara Police have located missing 83 year old from Welland
Pierette Vince was found safe
Suzanne Somers, of `Three's Company,' dies at 76
Suzanne Somers, the effervescent blonde actor known for playing Chrissy Snow on the television show ``Three's Company'' as well as her business endeavors, has died. She was 76.
Superheroes build hope for Niagara Children’s Centre
Hard hats were swapped for capes as a local home builder led a campus of crusaders on a heroic effort for the children’s treatment and rehabilitation centre.