Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival unveils its 2022 lineup
Port Colborne's summer festival lineup and the Canal Days concert series line-up was announced today
Two dead and several injured in separate weekend shootings in Toronto
Toronto police are telling people there's no "significant danger" after a rash of shootings in the city over the weekend.
'Hate has no home in Niagara'
Niagara Regional Police Service launches a new campaign aimed at eliminating barriers to reporting hate incidents and hate crimes
Ontario Premier Doug Ford's new cabinet to be sworn in Friday, source says
A senior government source says Ontario Premier Doug Ford's new cabinet will be sworn in on Friday.
Niagara's top doctor says many parents are anxiously awaiting COVID shots for young children
Niagara's top doctor is hopeful Canada will approve COVID-19 vaccinations for children under the age 5.
Canada's plans to upgrade NORAD will be unveiled today
National Defence Minister Anita Anand will be at an air force base in Ontario this morning delivering an announcement about Ottawa's plans to upgrade North America's aging defences.
Ontario losing one family farm a day: provincial agriculture group
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture says the province is facing an increase in the rate of farmland loss as urban sprawl swallows up land previously used for growing.
Recall for several powdered infant formula products sold at Shoppers Drug Mart
A recall warning on a Government of Canada website has been issued for several powdered infant formula products due to possible microbial contamination.
Countdown is on for Canadians to ditch plastic bags, straws and other single-use products
Canadians will need to find alternatives for plastic straws and grocery bags by the end of the year as the federal government puts the final motions in place to ban some single-use plastics.
New Canadian study on hitting in hockey for young players out
New research concludes allowing young hockey players to bodycheck at an early age doesn't protect them from injury as they move into older, harder-hitting leagues.
Canada Summer Games torch has arrived in Niagara
The Canada Summer Games torch has arrived in Niagara.
Massive fire in downtown Hamilton has smoke moving across the mountain
Fire crews are working to contain a massive blaze at a commercial building in downtown Hamilton Saturday morning.
Massive garage sale returns to Niagara Falls Saturday
Garage Sale at the Gale in Niagara Falls is back.
Niagara police warn owners of Toyota Highlanders of several thefts over last 24hrs
If you have a Toyota Highlander, you may want to keep a close eye on it.
Man in wheelchair suffers serious injuries after being hit by semi truck in St. Catharines
A crash in St. Catharines is under investigation after a person in a wheelchair was hit by a semi truck.
Canada looking at COVID-19 shots for babies and toddlers after U.S. approval
Canadian officials say regulators should reach a decision about whether to approve the country's first COVID-19 vaccine for infants and preschoolers in the coming weeks, as the U-S prepares to roll out tot-sized shots.
Two people dead in three-vehicle crash on the QEW in Mississauga, Ont.
Two people are dead and two others are injured after a three-vehicle collision on the Queen Elizabeth Way in Mississauga, Ont., on Thursday night.
Vince McMahon will step down during WWE misconduct probe
Vince McMahon is stepping down as CEO and chairman of WWE during an an investigation into alleged misconduct involving the longtime leader and public face of the organization.
Bieber postpones rest of North American tour after Ramsay Hunt diagnosis
Justin Bieber is pushing back the remainder of his North American tour as he deals with the fallout of his Ramsay Hunt syndrome diagnosis.
Thorold man facing charges after attempting to flee police
One man is in custody after attempting to flee a routine traffic stop yesterday morning.
Candlelight Vigil tonight for migrant worker
A candlelight vigil is being held tonight in St. Catharines to honor the life of Fermin Santo Sanchez.
Fort Erie Residents being asked to stop feeding wild coyotes
Coyote Watch Canada says feeding coyotes could lead to dangerous health outcomes.
Niagara Falls man arrested for drug trafficking offences
Niagara police seized fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine from a home in Niagara Falls following an investigation
Grimsby man arrested after joint Niagara-Halton police investigation
A 69-year-old man has been charged after Halton Regional Police started an investigation in the alleged sale of illegal narcotics from a residence in Niagara back in April
Two brothers arrested for several property crimes in St. Catharines
Niagara police have made two arrests after an investigation into a series of property crimes in north end St. Catharines since May
Freeland unveils 'affordability plan'
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has presented a multi-pronged "affordability plan" outlining how the government intends to address inflation, based on pre-existing commitments
Ontario NDP expected to pick Peter Tabuns as interim leader
The Ontario NDP's provincial council is set to meet later this month to vote on an interim leader, expected to be Peter Tabuns, a longtime New Democrat
Happening in Grimsby is back complete with a Ferris Wheel this weekend
Grimsby is bringing back its popular weekend-long festival.
Update | Niagara under Severe Thunderstorm Warning
St. Catharines, Grimsby and Northern Niagara now under a severe thunderstorm warning
Canada Summer Games torch will arrive in Niagara tomorrow night in style
We are now seven weeks away from the Summer Games in Niagara.
Nik Wallenda unveils exhibit marking the 10-year anniversary of his tight rope walk across the falls
A ceremony was held today to recognize the 10-year anniversary of Nik Wallenda’s walk across Niagara Falls.
Suspicious barn fire in Fort Erie being investigated by police
Police are investigating after a suspicious barn fire in Fort Erie this morning.
Welland Rose Festival returns this weekend
The Welland Rose Festival is returning this weekend after a two-year break due to COVID-19.
Donations pour in for family of migrant worker killed in St.Catharines
An online fundraiser to support the family of a migrant worker who was killed in St. Catharines Monday night has already raised $20,000.
Niagara Police use CCTV in downtown St. Catharines to arrest man accused of destroying store windows
A man has been arrested after two downtown stores in St. Catharines had their front windows destroyed.
Key 'Freedom Convoy' figure pleads guilty to mischief, will be released from jail
Tyson Billings has pleaded guilty to a charge of counselling to commit mischief related to his involvement in the protest that gridlocked Ottawa in Februaryand is to be released from jail.
Toronto police chief apologizes to Black community as race-based data released
Toronto's interim police chief has apologized to the city's Black residents as the force releases previously unseen race-based data on use of force and strip searches.
Police search for two suspects after hateful vandalism at Harriet Tubman Public School
Niagara Police are now searching for two suspects after a school and other locations in St. Catharines were targeted with hateful vandalism
St. Catharines dealing with six watermain breaks in north end neighbourhood
The repair teams have been working on six breaks that have impacted water to an area bordered by Linwell Road, Niagara Street, Read Road, and the Lake Ontario shore.
So long, Internet Explorer. The browser retires today
As of Wednesday, Microsoft will no longer support the once-dominant browser that legions of web surfers loved to hate and a few still claim to adore.
Researchers say alternative to methadone shows promise for those addicted to opioids
Researchers say a new treatment that is less intrusive and more accessible than what has been offered to patients struggling with opioid addiction has been shown to be just as effective.