Will Smith gets 10-year Oscars ban over Chris Rock slap
The motion picture academy on Friday banned Will Smith from attending the Oscars or any other academy event for 10 years following his slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards
Two victims of Clifton Hill shooting in stable condition
Niagara police say two of three victims in a fatal shooting on Clifton Hill near the Great Canadian Midway are both now in stable condition
Great Canadian Midway on Clifton Hill will be closed until Monday after deadly shooting
The Great Canadian Midway on Clifton Hill will remain closed until Monday after a shooting killed one person.
Deal reached to finally get development started in Port Dalhousie
After years of ongoing disputes, a deal has been reached on how development will move forward in Port Dalhousie.
Deadly shooting in the heart of Niagara Falls tourist district has police looking for blue truck
One person is dead after a shooting in the heart of Niagara Falls tourist district.
Jobless rate falls to record low as economy adds 72,500 jobs in March
The agency says the unemployment rate fell to 5.3 per cent compared with 5.5 per cent in February it is the lowest rate on record since comparable data became available in 1976.
Food prices soar to record levels on Ukraine war disruptions
The United Nations says prices for world food commodities like grains and vegetable oils have reached their highest levels ever because of Russia's war in Ukraine.
March employment report expected to be relatively flat after blockbuster February
Statistics Canada is scheduled to disclose this morning how the job market fared in March, a month after a strong report that saw the unemployment rate fall to pre-pandemic levels.
UPDATE | Niagara Police investigate a shooting on Clifton Hill
One person is dead after a shooting in the heart of Niagara Falls tourist district.
Sick, but it's not COVID? Flu activity also on the rise in Niagara: Public Health
Not only is Niagara seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases, it is also seeing a recent increase in influenza activity.
Jagmeet Singh says NDP will support Liberal budget
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his caucus will support the 2022 federal budget.
Four Toronto residents arrested after $360,000 worth of drugs allegedly found at Thorold home
Niagara Regional Police investigating illegal drug sales in the region ended up raiding a home in Thorold to find $360,000 worth of narcotics.
Canada's $452B federal budget focused on affordability, innovation
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's second pandemic budget turns Canada's fiscal focus to making life more affordable for people and giving a long-needed boost to Canadian productivity.
Niagara IceDogs speak out about chat that has them suspended by OHL
A day after the OHL announced the Niagara IceDogs GM and head coach were being suspended indefinitely, Billy and Joey Burke have released a statement.
The Niagara Hydrogen Centre could make Niagara one of Canada’s largest green energy hubs
Niagara has been selected for Ontario's first large-scale hydrogen production facility.
Ontario faces 'tidal wave' of COVID-19 cases: Dr. Peter Juni
The scientific director of the panel advising Ontario on COVID-19 says wearing masks indoors for another few weeks, whether they're mandated or not, will be key to battling a ``tidal wave'' of cases sweeping through the province.
Niagara reports massive jump in COVID-19 cases today
A major jump in the number of COVID-19 cases being reported in Niagara.
32-year-old driver facing charges after caught doing 2x speed limit in Vineland
A 32-year-old driver is facing charges after being stopped doing twice the speed limit on Victoria Ave. in Vineland last night.
Ontario is reporting 1,126 people in hospital with COVID-19 today and 159 in intensive care
Ontario is reporting 1,126 people in hospital with COVID-19 today and 159 in intensive care.
Homeless shelter programs in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls extending programs later into spring
Shelters for the homeless in Niagara are extending the time they stay open in the spring.
Tourism industry gets $8.5 million to help recover in Niagara
Tourism Partnership of Niagara receiving $8.5 million as part of a wider $68.5 million investment to help tourism organizations across the country.
Some Kinder chocolates recalled by Canadian Food Inspection Agency
The recalled chocolates include Kinder Schoko-Bons, Happy Moments - Kinder Confections Assortment, Kinder Mini Eggs, Kinder Egg Hunt Kits, Kinder Mix 7 Easter Treats, Kinder Surprise Miraculous, Kinder Surprise Natoons and Kinder Surprise.
Liberals set to unveil 2022 federal budget that promises billions in new spending
The federal Liberals are set to unveil their latest spending plan today that aims to balance promises made to voters in last year's election campaign, in the pact with the NDP, and recently to Canada's global defence allies.
More Ontarians, including those over 60, can book fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose today
Ontarians aged 60 and older can start booking appointments for a fourth dose of a COVID-19 vaccine today.
St Catharines Mayor and CAO address IceDogs situation
Walter Sendzik and David Oakes releasing a statement saying "Within our organization we are working hard to celebrate and build inclusion into all of our operations and as a Council we are working with our community and committees to ensure these values are imbedded in all of our actions."
Niagara police have found a missing 14 year old girl in Fort Erie
Alyssa Lang has been found safe
Liberals expected to raise taxes on big banks, insurance companies in budget
Brian Porter called a tax hike that's widely expected to be included in Thursday's budget a ``knee-jerk reaction that sends the wrong message to the global investment community.''
Six people are facing impaired driving charges in Niagara
The charges were laid between March 28th and April 3rd.
Leona Alleslev officially enters Conservative leadership race
Alleslev, who lost her Greater Toronto Area seat in last year's federal election, unveiled her plans today at a Parliament Hill news conference.
More cost overruns, delays coming for delivery of new navy, coast guard fleets
Federal bureaucrats are warning that more cost overruns and delays are on the horizon for the delivery of new ships to Canada's navy and coast guard.
IceDogs GM and Head Coach suspended indefinitely
The league says the conduct, displayed on the transcripts of the March 6, 2022 conversation, is prejudicial to the welfare of the OHL as it violates the Leagues’ Harassment & Abuse / Diversity Policy and also runs counter to the OHL’s Onside program which emphasizes the importance of demonstrating respect for women through actions and words.
Ontario announces supports, hotline for people fleeing Ukraine
Ontario is offering emergency supports to Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion as well as ways to connect them with jobs in the province once they arrive.
Grimsby man facing child pornography charges
32 year old Mitchell Bradley Stewart is facing two counts of Possession of Child Pornography following an investigation by the Internet Child Exploitation Unit into the online sexual exploitation of a child.
St. Catharines woman wins $1 million on ENCORE
Margaret "Mag" Matthews matched all seven ENCORE numbers in exact order in the November 12, 2021 LOTTO MAX draw to win $1 million.
Ontario is reporting 1,074 people in hospital with COVID-19 today, and 168 in intensive care
The province is also reporting 10 new deaths from the virus, and says another 22 deaths that took place more than a month ago have been added to the total tally.
Police looking for suspect after 20 tires slashed in Fort Erie
Niagara Regional Police are looking for a suspect after tires were slashed in Fort Erie.
Ontario residents 60+ can start booking 4th COVID shot tomorrow
Ontario is out with its plan to get residents their fourth dose of a COVID vaccine, as the province enters a sixth wave of the pandemic.
Canada's Conservative leadership race is expected to gain another candidate today
The federal Conservative leadership race is expected to gain another candidate today.
It has been four years since tragic Humboldt Broncos crash
It was four years ago today a bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team to a playoff game was hit by a semi-trailer in Tisdale, Saskatchewan, killing 16 players and team staff and injuring 13 others.
Police say 38-year-old Port Colborne man reported missing has been found safe
Police say a Port Colborne man who was reported missing after going for an ATV ride on the weekend, has been found safe.
29 people being treated in hospital for COVID-19 in Niagara, one death reported Monday
A drop in the number of people being treated for COVID in Niagara's hospitals.