'Beloved maestro' Boris Brott dies after being hit by car in Hamilton
-A prominent Canadian conductor and artistic director has succumbed to his injuries after he was struck by a car in Hamilton on Tuesday.
Ontario promises October minimum wage increase to $15.50
Ontario's Progressive Conservative government says it plans to raise the minimum wage by 50 cents this fall, after the provincial election.
Ontario's plan for fourth COVID-19 doses expected today
Ontario is expected to detail its plan for fourth COVID-19 vaccine doses today.
Report on housing costs examines role for municipalities in easing affordability
The report from the Institute on Municipal Finance and Governance at the University of Toronto examines what researchers say would be the ideal role for local governments to approve and develop more social, rental and affordable housing that is increasingly needed in Canada's city regions.
Thousands of Ontario students behind on vaccines usually administered in schools
In Toronto alone, an estimated 73,000 students in Grades 7 through 12 are behind by at least one dose in their Hepatitis B, Human Papilloma Virus and meningococcal vaccines, according to Toronto Public Health.
Police plan training exercise in Niagara Falls tomorrow
The Explosive Disposal Unit and Emergency Task Unit will be training in the area of Fallsview Boulevard and Robinson Street between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. tomorrow.
Niagara Police identify man killed in ATV crash last week
Police are still investigating the March 29th collision that happened in the area of Caistorville Road near Concession 3.
Sendzik tests positive for COVID-19
The mayor sending out a message today saying that he tested positive this morning and has only experienced mild symptoms.
Health Minister says Ontario will soon offer fourth doses to those 60+
Fourth doses in Ontario are already available to long-term care and retirement home residents as well as those who are immunocompromised.
Niagara police arrest two people after finding fentanyl, cocaine, and crystal meth
Police searched a suspect near Ferry Street and Clark avenue Monday afternoon and the investigation found 15.2 grams of fentanyl, 54.5 grams of cocaine, and 64.4 grams of crystal methamphetamine.
Fundraiser passes its goal to help vendors impacted by fire at Hernder Estate
Over $50,000 dollars has been raised to help the 34 vendors of a pop-up market that was scheduled at the winery before a fire destroyed the barn where they were storing their stock.
NACI says provinces should prep to offer 2nd COVID-19 booster shots
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization says provinces and territories should rapidly prepare to offer fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks.
Ontario reports 1,091 people in hospital with COVID, up nearly 40 per cent in a week
The province is also reporting 173 COVID-19 patients in intensive care today, compared with 165 a week ago.
Unifor turns cash over to police in alleged kickback scheme of former president
Canada's biggest private sector union says it has turned money over to police that its former president allegedly accepted as part of a kickback scheme.
Law to help news industry, combat fake news introduced in House of Commons
Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez introduced a bill today to make digital giants compensate Canadian media outlets for reusing their news content.
'We have turned a lemon into lemonade' Niagara Falls Mayor on MacBain Centre
The Mayor of Niagara Falls says the city has turned a lemon into lemonade as the MacBain Community Centre has reopened offering various services.
Fort Erie prepares for summer at Bay Beach with online passes & parking, and kids under 12 free
Fort Erie is getting ready for another summer by updating rules for popular Bay Beach.
Jordan Village in Niagara getting new sidewalks, cycle lanes and other improvements
A groundbreaking ceremony has been held to mark the start of the Jordan Village Improvement Project.
Investigation into police horse incident at Ottawa COVID protest closed
An investigation into injuries suffered by a 49-year-old woman in an interaction with a Toronto police officer on a horse during the demonstrations against COVID-19 public health measures in Ottawa has been closed.
Sentencing set for man who killed mother, two of her children east of Toronto
A man who viciously attacked and killed a mother and two of her children east of Toronto is set to get sentenced today.
Niagara Falls scow at brink of Falls is breaking apart, now appears to be in three pieces
A landmark in Niagara Falls appears to be breaking apart near the brink of Niagara Falls.
Niagara reports 24 new COVID cases, 36 in hospital, five in ICU
Niagara is reporting 24 new COVID-19 cases today.
Federal, Ontario governments invest $259M each in GM for Oshawa, CAMI facilities
The federal and Ontario governments are announcing investments of up to $259 million each in General Motors' Oshawa, Ont., plant and its CAMI facility in Ingersoll, Ont.
Ford says Ontario is experiencing a 'little spike' of COVID-19 but it's manageable
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province is in the midst of ``a little spike'' of COVID-19 but that it is manageable.
Ontario government to introduce legislation to temporarily cut gas, fuel taxes
The Ontario government says it plans to temporarily reduce taxes on gas and diesel.
Cleanup will start at Welland House hotel site in St. Catharines this week
The Mayor of St. Catharines says the owners of a downtown property that was devastated by a fire will start cleaning up this week.
Ford government expected to introduce legislation to cut gas prices
It looks like the Ford government is going to take aim at high gas prices.
Outrage is mounting over evidence of possible executions and other atrocities by Russian forces
Foreign outrage is mounting over evidence of possible executions and other atrocities by Russian forces in Ukraine.
Olivia Rodrigo won three trophies at last night's Grammy Awards
Olivia Rodrigo won three trophies at last night's Grammy Awards, including the coveted Best New Artist.
Late frost ices over French vineyards, threatens fruit crops
French vintners are lighting candles to thaw their grapevines to save them from a late frost following a mild winter.
Ontario NDP promises universal mental health coverage if elected in June
Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath is promising universal mental health coverage if her party wins the June election, with an annual price tag of $1.15 billion.
Ontario becomes the first in Canada to open a legal private online gambling market
Dozens of operators are registered to launch in Ontario's iGaming market today as the province becomes the first in Canada to open a legal private online gambling market.
Niagara reports 160 new COVID cases over weekend, 32 in hospital
Niagara is reporting 160 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend.
43 year-old man charged with assault of teen hockey player at U16 game
Police have charged a 43-year-old man with assault after they allege he started a fight with a hockey player at an under-16 game in Whitby, Ont.
855 people being treated for COVID in Ontario, up from 804 Saturday
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Ontario rose yesterday to 855 from 804 the day before.
Premier Doug Ford's nephew to run for Conservatives in Toronto riding
Michael Ford, the nephew of Premier Doug Ford, will run for the Ontario Progressive Conservatives in the provincial election in June.
Canadian men to face Belgium, Croatia and Morocco in opening round at World Cup
Canada will face Belgium, Morocco and Croatia in Group F in the opening group stage of the World Cup in Qatar this November
Driver in fatal Toronto crash had seizure behind the wheel
Toronto police say a driver had what appeared to be a seizure behind the wheel, then got back in his car and crashed on Thursday evening, killing himself and two pedestrians
Federal modelling warns COVID-19 resurgence possible
Canada's chief public health officer says the country is in a period of pandemic transition that might see further waves of COVID-19 cases this year
Niagara Regional Police Services is getting into the spirit of April Fools
The NRPS got into the April fools spirit with a tweet of a tiny new member.
Final meeting between Pope and First Nations, Inuit and Metis delegates to take place today
A final meeting between Pope Francis and First Nations, Inuit and Metis delegates will be held at the Vatican today.