Police look for arson suspect
NRP investigating fire at car wash on Ontario Street
Niagara reports 107 new COVID-19 cases
Public Health reports 1,062 active cases in Niagara.
More than 4,400 new COVID-19 cases in Ontario for second day in a row
Today's data includes 4,401 cases, a slight drop from yesterday's 4,456.
Welland developing short-term rental policy
Currently short term rents are illegal within Welland, but city staff are aware of several rentals operating in the city that have raised the ire of neighbours.
Petition calls for provincial investigation into Grimsby's CAO
Almost 1,000 people have signed a Change.org petition asking provincial officials to look into the hiring of Harry Schlange, his personal relationship with a councillor, and the recent dismissal of several town employees.
DSBN reports four new COVID-19 cases
AN Myer Secondary School, Eden High School, Glendale Public School, and Lincoln Centennial Public School are reporting one new case each.
Canadian Army Reserve conducting training near Wellandport
The Canadian Army Reserve is conducting training for the 31st Signal Regiment at the Robert Land Academy until April 17th.
Two people charged after erratic driver stopped in downtown St. Catharines
A Niagara Regional Police officer monitoring the downtown CCTV cameras noticed the vehicle would come to a complete stop in the middle of the road nowhere near stop signs or lights.
Niagara Catholic reports 5 new COVID-19 cases
Four new cases have been reported within the St. Augustine Catholic Elementary School community and one new case is being reported at St. Alexander Catholic Elementary School.
Niagara Region Public Health reports 20 percent of residents have received at least one vaccine dose
Officials say 20 percent of Niagara residents have now been vaccinated, however just shy of 2 percent have received the complete vaccination series.
Niagara-On-The-Lake steps up COVID-19 measures for Spring Break
Town staff will be redeployed to ensure all outdoor amenities are safe for public use so residents can still enjoy the fresh air in accordance with the provincial stay-at-home orders.
Charges pending following stay-at-home order protest in St. Catharines
Niagara Regional Police spokesperson Stephanie Sabourin confirms the police are working with municipal bylaw partners on the investigation.
More pharmacies in Niagara to offer COVID-19 vaccines
The provincial government has announced 19 additional local pharmacies are joining the 22 locations already helping to disperse the COVID-19 vaccine.
Fog advisory in effect for Northern Niagara
Environment Canada has issued a fog advisory warning of near zero visibility in some areas between St. Catharines and Grimsby.
'End the lockdown' protest attracts hundreds in St. Catharines
A protest in St. Catharines earlier today attracted hundreds of people.
Corrections officer charged with sex assault of two Milton, Ont., inmates
Police say a corrections officer at a women's jail in Milton, Ont., has been charged with sexually assaulting two inmates.
Migrant farm worker vaccine pilot to run at Toronto airport this weekend
Ontario will start offering COVID-19 vaccines to migrant farm workers arriving at Toronto's international airport through a pilot project this weekend, The Canadian Press has learned.
Elderly couple victim of theft in St. Catharines
A 47 year old woman from Welland is facing charges after an alleged theft.
ICUs in Canada see near record of COVID-19 patients as new variant cases double over last week
The number of COVID-19 patients in intensive care units across the country has reached a near record as the spread of more contagious variants drives up hospitalizations, prompting Ontario officials to scale back on non-urgent procedures.
Niagara Falls going purple this weekend to mark the passing of Prince Philip
Niagara Falls will be illuminated in purple this weekend to honour Prince Philip.
Rapper-actor DMX, known for gruff delivery, dead at 50
DMX, the raspy-voiced hip-hop artist who produced the songs ``Ruff Ryders' Anthem'' and ``Party Up (Up in Here)'' and who rapped with a trademark delivery that was often paired with growls, barks and ``What!'' as an ad-lib, has died, according to a statement from his family.
Arrest made after man assaulted with machete style knife during fight in Welland
An arrest has been made in Welland following an assault involving a machete style knife.
Over 100 new COVID infections reported in Niagara Friday
For a third day in a row, Niagara is reporting over 100 new COVID infections.
BREAKING | Niagara Health postponing some surgeries starting Monday April 12th
Niagara Health is postponing some surgeries starting April 12th.
Ontario is reports 4,227 cases of COVID-19
Health Minister Christine Elliott says 1,218 of the case are in Toronto, 762 are in Peel, 532 in York, and 247 in Durham.
NRP identify the body of a man discovered at the side of the road in Niagara-On-The-Lake
Officers say they body of 40 year old Matthew Wilson of Niagara-On-The-Lake was discovered in the Lakeshore Road area near McNab Road at 7:18 a.m. Monday.
Water will be shut off for some Welland homes and businesses due to watermain repairs
The work is happening in the Prince Charles Drive area of Lincoln Street in Welland.
Niagara Region Public Health says more vaccine clinic dates have been added
People 60 years old and older can book an appointment at a mass vaccination clinic through the system by going online to Ontario.ca/BookVaccine or by calling 1-888-999-6488
Niagara Catholic District School Board confirms three new COVID-19 cases
Monsignor Clancy Catholic Elementary School, St. Kevin Catholic Elementary School, and Blessed Trinity Catholic Secondary School are reporting one new case each.
Niagara adds 4,400 jobs in March
Locally, Niagara's rate dipped to 12.2 percent last month, down from 12.4 percent in February, as 4,400 jobs were added.
Prince Philip dies at 99
Officials with the Royal Family have confirmed the passing of Queen Elizabeth II's husband at the age of 99.
Premier Doug Ford receives AstraZeneca vaccine
He got the shot at an Etobicoke pharmacy this morning as there is some hesitancy among Canadians over the vaccine.
Canada considering easing restrictions for essential workers at Canada-US border
Canada could soon be loosening some travel restrictions at the US border for certain essential workers.
Niagara Falls Comic Con cancelled for another year
Officials have announced the yearly celebration of pop culture will not be taking place at the Scotiabank Convention Centre for the second straight year due to COVID-19.
DSBN confirms 3 new COVID-19 cases
Governor Simcoe Secondary in St. Catharines, E I McCulley Public School in St. Catharines, and Nelles Public School in Grimsby are reporting one new case each.
Property owner in Welland fined and convicted after two inspections and one fire
A property owner in Welland has been convicted and fined following several Fire Code violation warnings, and a subsequent fire.
Niagara will hit vaccine milestone tomorrow
Niagara will hit a major COVID-19 vaccination milestone tomorrow with 100,000 doses administered.
Be aware of 'spring scammers' in Niagara: Police
Niagara Police are asking residents to be on the lookout for 'spring scammers' as the weather gets warmer.
St. Catharines' GM plant impacted by global chip shortage
Over 200 GM workers in St. Catharines have been laid off following a computer chip shortage.
No reports of blood clots tied to AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine in Canada
National Deputy Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Howard Njoo says there are still no reports of blood clots in Canada connected to inoculations with the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines.
For a second day in a row Niagara is reporting over 100 new COVID cases
For the second day, Niagara is reporting over 100 new COVID-19 infections.