Halton police urge parents not to give old cell phones to kids as toys after 1.5 hour call
Halton police are issuing a reminder to parents after they say a young child used an out-of-service cell phone to call 911, tying up emergency services.
Ontario gets 100,000 rapid COVID tests
Ontario has received 100,000 rapid COVID-19 tests ordered by the federal government.
50 people being honoured in Lincoln
50 people, who have helped make Lincoln a better place to live, are being recognized.
That smile cookie you bought in St. Catharines and Thorold helped raise $30,000 for FACS
Lots of smiles today as proceeds from a campaign run at over 20 Tim Hortons restaurants in Thorold and St. Catharines were delivered.
A short snap election would pose voting hurdles, says chief electoral officer
Canada's chief electoral officer says that in the event of a snap election during the pandemic, Canadians would have better access to the polls with a longer campaign, even though a shorter one appears more likely.
St. Catharines MPP wants government to fast-track and expand testing at former GM site
St. Catharines MPP Jennie Stevens is urging the government to expedite and expand testing at the former GM plant site.
Man and woman arrested following drug bust in St. Catharines
Two people have been arrested following a drug bust in St. Catharines.
Club Capri in Thorold - which is still operating - awaiting word from province on grant
Club Capri in Thorold is awaiting word from the province to see if it will be successful receiving a grant to help it weather the COVID-19 pandemic.
10 new cases of COVID-19 in Niagara
Right now, Niagara has 86 active cases of the virus and six outbreaks.
Niagara MPP pushing for Ramsar designation for Niagara River
A Niagara MPP is calling on the provincial government and provincial ministries to endorse a special designation for the Niagara River.
2020 Toolbox Project Niagara campaign kicks off to help men experiencing homelessness
Work has started to provide packages of needed items to men in Niagara experiencing homelessness.
841 new cases of COVID-19 in Ontario
Ontario's Ministry of Health is reporting 841 new cases of COVID-19.
Arrest made in Niagara Falls assault investigation
Niagara Regional Police officers tracked down 35 year old Layton Stevens at a home in the Church's Lane and Portage Road area last night at 7 p.m.
Daredevil who once dangled over the falls in a straitjacket has died at age of 92
The Toronto-born magician who once escaped from a locked coffin submerged in water and later from a straitjacket as he dangled over Niagara Falls has died.
Fires at three Walmart stores in KW under investigation
Police are investigating whether a trio of arsons at Walmart stores in Kitchener-Waterloo have a possible anti-mask connection.
Accused in Toronto van attack to make virtual court appearance
The man who killed 10 people when he drove a rental van down a busy sidewalk is set to appear in virtual court today as his trial nears.
Pelham passes public code of conduct to protect town staff
'Really what it says is don't abuse town volunteers and town staff'
Niagara Regional Council to get update look at the cost of COVID-19
Once government funding and other mitigation factors are considered, the total net estimated deficit comes in at $5.3 million.
Welland officials ask are you happy with the current ward system?
The city of Welland is taking a deep dive into its ward system ahead of the next municipal election.
Niagara Public Health reports increase in people with COVID-19 symptoms going out in public
Niagara Region Public Health says they are dealing with an increase in cases involving people who started to show symptoms but still went to work, school, or out in public in general.
Public asked to keep an eye out for three guitars stolen from Niagara Falls' Hard Rock Cafe
Staff at the Hard Rock Cafe in Niagara Falls are asking residents to keep their eyes peeled for three distinctive stolen guitars.
Province to announce initiative to reduce plastics in our lakes
The province's Environment Minister will make an announcement today as part of Waste Reduction Week.
WestJet/Swoop announce new refund policy
WestJet says it will now offer refunds to passengers whose travel plans were cancelled because of COVID-19.
People who attended private event in Ancaster asked to self isolate
Hamilton Public Health is asking anyone who was at the Ancaster Sports Centre last Friday evening to self isolate after someone at a private event held there tested positive for COVID-19.
OPP cruiser hit with rocks and feces
The OPP sending out a tweet asking for help identifying the culprits accused of throwing rocks and a bucket of feces at officers parked near a controversial housing development in Caledonia.
39 yr old man arrested following fight with baseball bat in Port Colborne
A 39 year old man has been arrested after a robbery in Port Colborne.
Canada avoids snap election after Parliament vote
Justin Trudeau's Liberal government has survived a non-confidence vote.
BREAKING | Greens to vote against Tory committee, support Liberals
Green party Leader Annamie Paul says her party's three MPs will vote against a Conservative motion to create a House of Commons committee with a mission to probe Liberal malfeasance.
Sleep Cheap to go ahead but without waterpark access rooms
It's going to look different but it's still going ahead.
10 new cases of COVID-19 in Niagara: NRPH
Niagara Region Public Health are reporting 10 new cases of COVID-19.
LOOK | NRP need help identifying suspect after theft at Hard Rock Cafe
Niagara Police are looking for a suspect after a theft from the Hard Rock Cafe in Niagara Falls.
Deadline looms for DSBN parents who want to switch kids back to in-school learning
This Friday is the deadline for DSBN parents who want to switch their child from virtual learning back to in-school learning for mid-November for elementary students in grades K-8 only.
StatCan says annual inflation rate rose 0.5% in September
Statistics Canada say its consumer price index in September was up 0.5 per cent compared with a year ago.
Ontario's Ministry of Health confirms 790 new cases of COVID-19
Ontario's Ministry of Health have confirmed 790 new cases of COVID-19.
Final day to bid in Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region's online auction
Money raised during the auction will be used to support programs in Niagara to help people living with Alzheimer's disease and their families.
Pelham preparing for Christmas season
Town officials in Pelham are starting to consider precautions to keep annual Christmas traditions safe.
No more double cupping at Timmy's
Tim Hortons is ending the practice of double cupping hot drinks, a move the fast food restaurant says will eliminate hundreds of millions of cups from landfills each year.
Niagara SPCA and Humane Society preparing for Remembrance Day pin fundraiser
Funds from the sales of the commemorative pins will support veterans and help provide animal care.
US border agents seize 1,000 pounds of pot
US Border agents seized half a ton of marijuana from the back of a garbage truck at the border.
Via Rail will require medical certificates from maskless passengers
Via Rail will require maskless passengers to prove why they can't wear a face covering.
On the company's website, guidelines state as of November 9th 'individuals with a medical condition or disability that makes it difficult to wear a mask must provide an official medical certificate.'
The certificate must specify that the person has a condition preventing them from wearing a mask and be dated and issued by a healthcare provider.
Via's current policy requires all riders and staff members to wear masks at all times, except when eating or drinking.
Children under the age of two are also exempt.