Government calls inquiry into use of Emergencies Act
The federal government has officially called an independent public inquiry into its use of the Emergencies Act during the blockades at Canadian border crossings and in Ottawa earlier this year.
Scathing report says Canadian military not doing enough to detect, prevent extremism in the ranks
The report released by Defence Minister Anita Anand this morning also takes the military to task for not doing enough to address racism and discrimination over the past two decades.
Pharmacare, tax freeze and health-care spending feature in Ontario NDP platform
The Ontario New Democrats' election platform includes promises of accelerated universal pharmacare and dental care, a freeze on income tax for some residents and hiring tens of thousands of health-care and education workers.
Ontario Liberals promise to boost provincial top up to Old Age Security
Ontario's Liberals are promising to increase the amount low-income seniors receive from the province as a top up to federal Old Age Security payments if they form government this spring.
Niagara brewery says it is not connected to Pierre Poilievre's visit
A Conservative leadership candidate is having little success with Ontario breweries.
Reptile zoo issue will not come up at St. Catharines Council tonight as Reptilia pulls request
The issue of a reptile zoo operating out of a St. Catharines mall will not come up at city council's meeting tonight afterall.
Feds have until the end of the day to call an inquiry into its use of Emergencies Act
An inquiry into Ottawa's use of the Emergencies Act during the anti-COVID-19 mandates blockades in Ottawa and at border crossings earlier this year must be called before the end of the day.
Concert with all Canadian-lineup celebrating Summer Games in Niagara this Wednesday
There are a few hundred tickets left for a concert that will celebrate the 100-day countdown to the Summer Games in Niagara.
Canadian 'Jeopardy!' champion Mattea Roach to vie for 15th win
The Toronto tutor dominating ``Jeopardy!'' will vie for a 15th straight win on an episode airing tonight.
GO bus services impacted by strike at Toronto's Union Station: Metrolinx
Metrolinx says GO buses were not stopping at or departing from Toronto's Union Station Sunday due to an ongoing strike action.
NDP to release platform, containing promise to hire 10,000 personal support workers
Ontario's New Democrats are unveiling their platform today, ahead of a looming election call, and one section is aimed at recruiting, retaining and supporting health-care workers.
Outlaws Motorcycle clubhouse raided in Niagara, two arrests made
The Outlaws Motorcycle Club running in Niagara was raided during a drug bust in the region.
New Canada Games Park facility officially opens
Canada Games Park and the Walker Sports and Abilities Centre is the main legacy project of this summer's Canada Summer Games.
Niagara Police continue to search for missing Hamilton man
The search for 32 year old Kyle Brocklebank has been centred around an area between Smithville and Beamsville as it is believed that he was walking on Thirty Road back on March 24th between 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Ontario to extend mask rules in hospitals, LTC, transit past April 27
Masks are still required in hospitals, long-term care homes and public transit.
Niagara reports two new COVID-19 deaths
Niagara Region Public Health are reporting another two COVID-19 deaths today.
Ontario launches online tool to allow people to chat with a registered nurse
The new tool is called Health Connect Ontario and it can be accessed by calling 8-1-1 or visiting its website.
Ontario reports 1,591 people in hospital with COVID-19, 214 in ICU
Ontario is reporting 1,591 people in hospital with COVID-19 today, a slight decrease from 1,626 the previous day.
COVID-19 test no longer needed for unvaccinated kids under 12 to enter Canada
Unvaccinated children aged five to 11 travelling with a fully vaccinated adult will no longer need a COVID-19 test to enter Canada as of Monday.
Southbound 406 closed at highway 20 after serious crash
OPP say a vehicle crashed into the back of another that was stopped trying to help someone that went into the ditch.
Hockey great and Montreal icon Guy Lafleur dies at 70
Hockey Hall of Famer and Montreal Canadiens icon Guy Lafleur has passed away at the age of 70.
Ontario Liberals promise to plant 800 million trees if elected
The Ontario Liberal Party is promising that the province would plant 800 million trees if the party wins the June 2nd election.
Niagara looking at other options to replace nightly fireworks to appease unhappy locals
While many celebrated the fact that Niagara Falls is bringing back its nightly fireworks series next month, some locals aren't happy at all.
Toronto police to increase visibility on TTC after violent incidents
Toronto Mayor John Tory says police are working to increase their visibility on the city's transit system in the wake of recent incidents of random violence.
New satellite images show what appears to be mass graves in Ukraine
New satellite images show what appear to be mass graves near the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol.
Niagara is celebrating Earth Day with free tree giveaways, fishing, and park cleanups
Earth Day 2022 is today, and this year's theme is "invest in our planet."
10 Niagara organ donors saved the lives of 32 people last year
Niagara Health is encouraging organ and tissue donation, saying 10 organ donors from Niagara helped save 32 people last year.
'When I would get my period, I was forced to stay home from school' Niagara teen
The United Way in Niagara is hoping to collect 10,000 boxes of period products to help women in the region.
Musk says he has $46.5B in financing ready to buy Twitter
Elon Musk says he has lined up $46.5 billion in financing to buy Twitter, and he's trying to negotiate an agreement with the company.
Welland and Pelham getting a program to help officers deal with crisis calls
A different kind of mental health service is coming to Welland and Pelham.
Niagara reports highest number of COVID cases since April 7th
Niagara is reporting the highest number of daily COVID-19 cases in the last two weeks.
Russian sanctions target Canadian premiers, journalists, military, political staff
Russia has issued fresh sanctions against 61 Canadians including provincial premiers, military personnel, political staff and journalists, over Canada's actions against the country for its invasion of Ukraine.
Niagara Falls getting $2.9M from OLG for hosting casinos
Niagara Falls is getting $2.9M for hosting the casinos in the city.
Ontario reports 1,626 people in hospital with COVID-19, 207 in ICU
Ontario is reporting 1,626 people in hospital with COVID-19 today, a slight decrease from 1,662 the previous day.
Nightly fireworks over Niagara Falls returns on May 20th, 2022
Fireworks will return to Niagara Falls next month.
Niagara Police say a 14 year old student is the source of concerning social media posts
The NRP say a 14-year-old high school student admitted to publishing the post on Snapchat after hearing a rumour from a friend about an individual planning to stab students.
Call to rename street after long time Niagara Falls chip wagon owner
Rich Merlino is asking the city to rename a portion of St. Clair Avenue after Jake Hiebert. Hiebert ran Jake's Chip Wagon downtown Niagara Falls from 1957 to 2015.
Ottawa feared repeat of 2020 rail blockades before B.C. pipeline arrests last fall
Federal officials feared a repeat of the 2020 rail blockades one month before R-C-M-P enforced an injunction against protesters blocking access to a pipeline construction site in northern B-C.
Firearm-control advocates urging government to abandon plans to allow provinces to ban handguns
In a new letter to Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino, several high-profile groups call instead for countrywide measures to phase out the private ownership of handguns.
Canadians can donate cash or Aeroplan points to bring Ukrainians to Canada
Immigration Minister Sean Fraser says the goal is to pay for flights to bring at least 10-thousand Ukrainians and their families approved for travel to Canada.
Queen Elizabeth II privately marks her 96th birthday
Queen Elizabeth II is marking her 96th birthday privately on Thursday, retreating to the Sandringham estate in eastern England that has offered the monarch and her late husband, Prince Philip, a refuge from the affairs of state.