No injuries in Beamsville after liquid fire inside an industrial building
Dark smoke is hovering over Beamsville after a fire near the QEW.
144 new COVID-19 cases in Niagara with 71 people in hospital
144 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in Niagara today.
Canada-US border restrictions to remain until at least May 21st
In a tweet Blair says the restrictions will be extended until at least May 21st, noting cases continue to rise and variants of concern are still emerging across the country.
Single day drop in new COVID-19 cases reported in Ontario as hospitalization continue to rise
Today's figure is 978 fewer than yesterday's 4,447, but Ontario seven-day average for new daily cases remains high at 4,319.
OHL cancels Return to Play plans for 2020-21 season
"...the reality is the conditions in Ontario have never been right to start and complete an uninterrupted, safe opportunity for players to showcase their skills."
Port Colborne joins Emily Project - FARM 911
The city is joining The Emily Project - FARM 911 which allows address signage to be posted on farmland where civic addresses might not normally appear.
Supply issues persist as people 40+ sign up for AstraZeneca vaccine
Vaccine supply is still considered a major issue with many pharmacies unsure of when shipments will arrive and how many doses they will receive.
OPP investigating Port Dover arena damage following Zamboni joy ride
Police were call to the arena on St. George Street on Monday, April 12 after someone broke in the previous Saturday around 4:30 a.m. and took the Zamboni for a spin.
Rogers blames software update for lengthy outages
People who went to bed frustrated with a continued lack of cell phone and internet services should have them restored this morning.
Welland council to vote on new Ward 3 appointment tonight
Councillors will first go in-camera to discuss confidential matters regarding the 5 candidates vying to fill the seat vacated by Lucas Spinosa.
Niagara-On-The-Lake kicks off weeklong kindness campaign
Every day this week the town will be providing prompts to encourage community members to show some kindness and share a positive message.
Lincoln man charged following Niagara Falls rally
Niagara Regional Police announced the charges against Cullen McDonald yesterday, saying he has been released on a Form 10 undertaking with a court date set for June 28th.
Fate of former police officer accused in George Floyd's death now with jury
The fate of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is with the jury.
Federal Budget 2021: A look at some of the promises you might have missed
The federal Liberal government's first budget in more than two years makes big promises on child care, the environment and readying the country's economy for a post-pandemic rebound.
71 patients now being treated for COVID in Niagara's hospitals with 17 in ICU
A grim update from Niagara Health as 71 patients are now being treated for COVID in hospital.
Long-term plan for affordable housing topped up in federal budget
The federal government has tweaked its housing and infrastructure plans in today's budget, but held back on an overhaul.
Liberals seek to win over low-wage workers and students
The federal government is looking to give workers and students a leg up with a budget that commits billions to training, benefits and debt relief, as those hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic try to dust themselves off.
Long-term care standards, vaccine production in Canada's federal budget
The federal budget is promising billions to close gaps in long-term care and Canada's vaccine production laid bare by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Liberals pledge $30B for child care with eye to reducing fees to $10/day
The federal government is diving into the deep end of child care, promising billions in new spending for provinces to create spaces and drive down fees.
Vaccine appointments available for 60+ residents in Niagara Falls, Port Colborne and West Lincoln
If you are 60+ and live in Niagara, there are vaccine appointments available for you to receive the COVID-19 shot.
Charges laid following Niagara Falls rally
Niagara Police have now laid charges following an anti-lockdown rally in Niagara Falls on Saturday.
Snow in Niagara's forecast for this week
The dreaded 'S' word is in Niagara's weather forecast for this week.
Ontario booking portal now allowing residents 40+ to search for vaccine appointments at pharmacies
The Ontario government has adjusted its online booking portal so residents 40+ can start searching for places to get their COVID vaccine.
Ontario and Quebec impose travel restrictions to slow surging virus variants
Ontario and Quebec imposed new interprovincial travel restrictions on Monday amid growing concern over surging case counts and hospitalizations that are placing unprecedented strain on Ontario's hospital system.
One more death and 169 new COVID cases in Niagara
Niagara is reporting another new COVID-19 death along with 169 new cases today.
Fundraiser aims to support Ontario essential workers without paid sick leave
An online fundraiser launched over the weekend aims to provide support for essential workers in Ontario who need time off due to COVID-19 and don't have paid sick leave.
Hospitalization stats continues to increase as Ontario reports 4,447 new COVID-19 cases
Once again, hospitalization statistics have increased across the board with 95 more hospitalizations, 14 more additions to the ICU, and 10 more patients requiring ventilators.
Niagara's top doctor thinks list of provincial hot spots is too small
A Niagara Falls postal code starting with L2G has been dubbed a hot spot, but Niagara's Acting Medical Officer of Health Dr. Mustafa Hirji says there are other, more concerning places.
Federal government presents budget today
The government needs to find at least one other major party to support the document in confidence votes in the House of Commons and avoid an election.
NASA's Ingenuity makes history with flight on Mars
Project Manager MiMi Aung said, "We've been talking for so long about our Wright brothers moment. And here it is."
Niagara surpasses 25 percent vaccination milestone
Niagara Region Public Health is reporting 25 percent of the local population has now received at least one vaccine dose.
Fido and Rogers users reporting internet and cell issues
Users are reporting internet and cell phone outages across the country.
Ontario lowers minimum age for AstraZeneca shot to 40 from 55 starting Tuesday
Ontario will start offering the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to those aged 40 and over starting on Tuesday.
Federal government to send health-care workers to Ontario: Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says federal departments and some Canadian provinces are working to send health-care workers and equipment to help Ontario as it battles record-breaking COVID-19 numbers.
Families across Niagara preparing for another round of online school
Students across Ontario will be staying home this week as schools switch to online learning.
Three more people have died in Niagara with COVID-19 with 171 new cases confirmed Sunday
Three new COVID-19 related deaths have been reported in Niagara today.
Charges pending following another large anti-lockdown rally in Niagara
Political leader Maxime Bernier spoke to a crowd of hundreds in Niagara Falls yesterday afternoon.
Ontario reports 4250 new COVID cases and 18 deaths Sunday
Ontario is reporting 4,250 cases of COVID-19 today and 18 new deaths.
Police in Ontario stripped of their new powers
Police in Ontario were stripped of their new powers yesterday -- just a day after the provincial government granted them to help slow the surging spread of COVID-19.
Ford decides to open outdoor playgrounds in Ontario
Ontario's outdoor playgrounds are open.
One new death, 144 cases, 53 people in hospital in Niagara Saturday
Niagara is reporting 144 new cases of COVID-19 Saturday along with one new death.