Lincoln collecting feedback on internet connectivity
Residents are encouraged to share their experiences through SpeakUpLincoln.ca as town officials try to pinpoint where broadband is lacking and bridge the connectivity gap
Driver facing charges after NRP officer spots bizarre vehicle on the road
A van stopped during Monday night's rain had no plates, headlights or taillights and the windows had been covered following some bodywork.
Niagara observes National Day of Mourning
People are asked to pause today and remember workers who have been killed or injured on the job due to workplace hazards or occupational exposures.
Ontario's fiscal watchdog issuing report on pandemic insolvencies today
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has said the pandemic has caused the closure of thousands of businesses and advocated for further support to keep retailers afloat.
Netflix commits to Toronto corporate office
Netflix's commitment to the GTA could mean good news for the surrounding areas including Hamilton and Niagara.
Niagara Region Public Health looking for help with mass immunization clinics
There is an immediate need for RNs, RPNs, and Nursing Grad Extern Students to help with the clinics.
Toronto Police believe missing girl may be in Niagara Falls
Toronto Police say Mavianna Precious Hankey was last seen on April 1st near the Neilson Road and Ellesmere Road area, but investigators believe she may now be in the Falls.
New report finds temporary foreign workers at Ontario farms face a higher risk of getting COVID
A new report says foreigners who come to work on Ontario's farms are at higher risk of contracting COVID-19.
Welland prepares for tulip bulb giveaway
Welland is getting ready for its annual Tulip Bulb Giveaway.
BREAKING | Quebec reports blood clot death after AstraZeneca vaccine
The Quebec government has announced that a woman in her 50's has died of a blood clot that occurred after receiving the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.
CDC says many Americans can now go outside without a mask unless in crowd of strangers
U.S health officials say fully vaccinated Americans don't need to wear masks outdoors anymore unless they are in a big crowd of strangers.
Military, civilian health workers heading to hot zones in Ontario, Nova Scotia
Dozens of health professionals from both the military and federal public service are being deployed to some provinces as the relentless third wave of COVID-19 in Canada continues.
Toronto announces first workplace closures due to COVID-19 outbreaks of five or more
A fast-food restaurant, a car dealership and a makeup manufacturer are among the first Toronto workplaces ordered to close or partially shut down due to COVID-19 outbreaks.
Trudeau says Ontario sick leave should be delivered directly through employers
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ottawa is in talks with Ontario as the province looks to provide paid sick days to workers, but stressed that such leave should be delivered directly through employers.
QEW now open after deadly crash involving excavator kills 46 yr old
The OPP have reopened the QEW after a deadly crash early this morning.
3 deaths in Niagara and 101 new cases reported today as glitch with system is corrected
A data collecting issue with the province has now been fixed in Niagara.
Ontario offers to double federal sick pay benefit if Ottawa administers it
Ontario is offering to double a federal sick-leave benefit if Ottawa can administer the topped-up payment to workers in the province.
Ontario reports 3,265 new COVID-19 cases
Although the number of people being treated in hospital has risen by 65, there are 2 fewer people in Ontario's ICUs and 16 fewer people requiring ventilators.
Arrest made after several shots fired at Niagara Falls home
Niagara Regional Police identified a suspect in the Sunday morning shooting and arrested 21 year old Alessandro Innocenzo Abbatiello of Niagara Falls yesterday.
COVID-19 vaccine eligibility opens up to people 45+ in hot spots, including L2G postal code
COVID-19 vaccines are going to be available to more people in Niagara Falls as the Ontario government extends the age eligibility for hot spot areas.
Toronto resident dies in crash on QEW
OPP officials say someone operating an excavator in a construction zone on the Toronto bound QEW at Nikola Tesla Boulevard hit an overhead road sign, causing the sign to collapse and hit a passing vehicle.
Income tax deadline comes up April 30th
For most Canadians, the deadline to file and pay 2020 income taxes is April 30th.
United Way Niagara asks for help with Period Promise
Through the month of May, United Way is encouraging residents to pick up an extra box of period products every time they shop to help out people in need.
St. Catharines council extends free parking
St. Catharines council is extending waiving parking fees for on-street parking and parking in municipal lots.
St. Catharines Council agrees to explore opportunities to keep Walker Family YMCA running
Staff will be sending a letter to the YMCA and working with the YMCA of Niagara and Uwe Natho from the Save St. Catharines Y Campaign to see if partnership opportunities exist to keep the building operational.
St. Catharines council approves parking fees at beaches for people from outside the city
City council has passed a motion to implement paid parking at Sunset Beach and Lakeside Park, but city residents will be able to apply for a free resident pass exempting them from the fee and 3 hour time limit.
Niagara's pharmacies have given out 16,000 doses of the COVID vax so far
Niagara's pharmacies are busy these days not only dispensing prescriptions, but some are also administering the COVID vaccine to those 40+.
Military members will help Ontario's beleaguered health-care system
Military medical personnel are being provided to help Ontario's beleaguered health-care system with a third wave of COVID-19.
Vaccine appointments available in Niagara Falls this week for pregnant, 60+, L2G, and high-risk
Niagara Public Health says there are appointments available at its clinic in Niagara Falls this week.
Four people facing impaired driving charges in Niagara
Four people are facing impaired driving charges in Niagara.
Ontario introducing harsher penalties for speeding, stunt driving
Ontario is planning to increase penalties for speeding, stunt driving, and other traffic violations.
Some Ontario pharmacies could administer Pfizer vaccine as part of pilot project
Ontario is seeking to have some pharmacies administer the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine as the province's supply of the Oxford-AstraZeneca shot remains uncertain.
Welland pays tribute to former Mayor, MP, and owner of Sunnyside Dairy
Flags will be lowered at all Welland facilities this week to pay tribute to a former MP and Mayor.
Mayors offer condolences as 13-year-old Toronto-area girl dies from COVID-19
The mayor of Brampton, Ont., says the death of a 13-year-old girl in his city from COVID-19, is ``heart wrenching'' and ``horrifying.''
St. Catharines MPP wants Ford government to do more to help essential workers
The MPP for St. Catharines is calling on the Ford government to help essential workers deal with the pandemic.
Niagara's COVID cases drop for second day in a row
For a second day in a row, COVID-19 infections have dropped significantly in Niagara.
Ontario reports 3,510 new COVID-19 cases
Hospitals continue to feel the strain of the pandemic with 145 more admissions to hospitals, 26 more people in ICUs, and 9 more people requiring ventilators.
Niagara's Acting Medical Officer of Health says variants have 'taken over COVID-19'
"Provincially we're looking at upwards of 80% of cases are now variants. In Niagara we are over 70%, probably closer to 75% now."
Canada expected to receive first doses of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine this week
Ottawa says we will receive about 300,000 of the single-dose jabs in the coming days, in addition to more than one million Pfizer shots and around 650,000 doses from Moderna
Niagara Falls home shot at several times
After speaking with the homeowners and neighbours, officers determined the driver of the sedan slowed down in front of the home around 5:30 a.m. Sunday and seven shots were fired.
Niagara-On-The-Lake woman wins $59,910 jackpot in Hospice Niagara's Catch the Ace
The illusive ace eluded participants for 13 weeks as the progressive jackpot grew.