Hydro rates on the way up
The Ontario Energy Board has announced new electricity prices for households and small businesses, effective November 1st.
GTHA mayors give province until end of week to issue Halloween protocols
GTHA mayors want guidance from the province on how to handle Halloween.
St. Catharines council votes to include apartments and condos in mask by-law
St. Catharines council has beefed up the city's mandatory face covering by-law to include apartment buildings and other spaces.
Porter Airlines extends temporary shut down
Porter Airlines, which flies out of Billy Bishop Airport in Toronto, making the call to keep its planes grounded until mid December.
Premier wants food delivery companies to lower their rates
Premier Doug Ford says it's time for big food delivery companies like Uber to do their part to help restaurants in Toronto, Peel Region and Ottawa.
Cases of COVID-19 surge in Hamilton region
The mayor and chief medical officer for Hamilton growing increasingly concerned regarding the surging cases of COVID-19 in the city.
Premier won't say whether he plans to close gyms across Ontario in light of Hamilton outbreak
Premier Doug Ford weighing in on the outbreak of COVID 19 at a downtown Hamilton fitness studio.
NOTL reduces hours at Alters Community Centre
Niagara-On-The-Lake is reducing hours at a community centre amid a massive decline in use.
Motion for regular reports on mask use defeated at Niagara Region Public Health Committee
A push for more information on mask use during the pandemic was defeated at the Region's Public Health Committee.
DSBN confirms COVID-19 case at Dalewood French Immersion Public School
Another case of COVID-19 has been confirmed at a St. Catharines school.
Outdoor trick-or-treating can be safe with precautions: Dr. Tam
It looks like Canada's top doctor is giving trick-or-treating this Halloween the green light, if children take some precautions.
Niagara MPP calling for action as 19 yr old Thorold man with autism stays in psychiatric ward
Niagara Centre MPP Jeff Burch has sent a letter to the Premier asking for a Thorold teen with autism to be transferred out of a psychiatric ward.
Traps being set up in Welland this week to vaccinate animals against rabies
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is conducting its Trap, Vaccinate, and Release (TVR) Program in areas of Welland until Friday.
18 yr old man wanted following stabbing on Thanksgiving Monday in St. Catharines
Niagara Police are looking for an 18 year old man wanted following a stabbing in St. Catharines.
Some Niagara restaurants only serving local residents, asking for proof of residency
Some Niagara restaurants are only serving customers who are local residents.
Ontario farmers to get funding to help prevent spread of COVID
Farmers and other agri-food businesses in Ontario can now apply for federal funding aimed at keeping workers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
One new case of COVID-19 in Niagara
Niagara Region Public Health have confirmed one new case of COVID-19.
Welland to consider installing CCTVs
Welland city council will consider applying to a provincial program to help install cameras to combat crime.
Catholic church takes further steps to recognize boy known as 'Patron Saint of the Internet'
A 15 year old Italian gamer known as the 'Patron Saint of the Internet' has been recognized by the church.
807 new cases of COVID-19 in Ontario yesterday, and 746 today
Due to the holiday, Ontario's Ministry of Health didn't update their COVID-19 numbers yesterday.
Police watchdog ends investigation into Welland arrest
The Director of the province's Special Investigations Unit has terminated an investigation into the August arrest of a 60-year-old man in Welland.
Outbreak of COVID-19 continues at Hamilton spin studio
An outbreak of COVID-19 at a downtown Hamilton fitness studio is believed to be one of the largest outbreaks of the virus at a fitness centre in Canada.
Second suspect arrested in death of Pelham senior
A man charged in the death of a Pelham senior was a key witness in a Hamilton murder trial.
Swan found on highway expected to make full recovery
A swan that was rescued from the QEW in Burlington is expected to be released back into the wild sometime this week.
Prime days are here
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Canada Post warns of significant demand ahead of Christmas
Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, Canada Post is asking Canadians to start thinking ahead to Christmas.
Johnson & Johnson pauses COVID-19 vaccine trial
A Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine candidate trial has been paused after an unexplained illness in a study participant.
St. Catharines regional councillor to ask for more evidence on mandatory mask by-law
A St. Catharines regional councillor is calling for more evidence on the effectiveness of masks versus COVID-19.
NRPS, Niagara College, and Brock University confirm COVID-19 cases
Several local organizations are reporting COVID-19 cases within their communities.
Hundreds show support to Earl Clapp's family with vehicle procession in Pelham Thanksgiving Monday
Hundreds of people spent the Thanksgiving Monday paying tribute to a Fenwick man who died in a horrific incident after allegedly foiling a theft on his property.
Fingers crossed that Niagara's Thanksgiving gatherings were small and responsible: MOH
There were 40 new COVID-19 cases reported in Niagara over this long Thanksgiving weekend.
16 new cases of COVID-19 in Niagara
Niagara Region Public Health have confirmed 16 new cases of COVID-19.
UPDATE | Missing 43 year old found safe
Niagara Regional Police say the missing 43 year old man has been found safe and well.
649 new cases of COVID-19 in Ontario; Eight new cases in Niagara
Ontario's Ministry of Health have confirmed 649 new cases of COVID-19.
Missing eight year old boy in Grimsby found safe
A heart-warming story of a missing eight year old boy found safe in Grimsby.
NRPS member tests positive for COVID-19
Niagara Regional Police say a frontline uniform member has tested positive for COVID-19.
Positive COVID-19 case at Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School
Niagara Catholic District School Board says someone at Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School has tested positive for COVID-19.
Police searching for suspect in connection with Welland fire
Niagara Regional Police are investigating an early morning fire in Welland.
UPDATE | Second arrest made in Pelham fatality
Niagara Regional Police have made an additional arrest following a fatality in Welland.
MISSING | 36 year old Welland man
Niagara Regional Police are asking the public for help in locating a missing 36 year old man from Welland.