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Over 80% of eligible Ontarians have now received at least one dose
Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott says more than 80 per cent of people in the province aged 12 and older have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. -
Niagara reports one new COVID case for a second day in a row
Niagara is reporting a single COVID-19 case, for the second day in a row. -
Niagara gets $2M from feds to help tourism-dependent businesses survive
The federal government is giving Niagara $2M to help the tourism sector recover from the pandemic. -
Ontario reports more than 200 new COVID-19 cases for the first time in three weeks
Health officials are confirming 218 new cases today. -
Two hand-painted pianos will soon appear on Queen Street in Niagara Falls
The Niagara Falls Downtown BIA says the instruments will be on display for the public to admire, listen to, and even play. -
Over 80 per cent of eligible Ontarians have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
The government has also said 75 per cent of people 12 and older must have received their second dose, and no public health unit can have less than 70 per cent of eligible people fully vaccinated. -
St. Catharines to remove unapproved skatepark at former Knifeworks site
A team of enthusiasts worked together, raising money and pouring concrete to build the park without city approval at the former Knifeworks site near the Merritton Trail. -
Fans mourn the passing of ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill
Dusty Hill died in his sleep at his home in Houston on Wednesday. He was 72 years old. -
Hamilton Police arrest 24 year old man following Stoney Creek shooting
Hamilton Police responded to the shooting in the Centennial Parkway and QEW area just before 7 a.m. yesterday morning. -
Canadians left out as Scotland and England ease quarantine restrictions for some travellers
Yesterday officials announced vaccinated travellers from the United States and Europe will not have to quarantine when they arrive in the countries, but Canada was notably left off the list. -
Niagara Falls accepting applications for volunteer firefighters
Applications are being accepted until September 9th at 4:30 p.m. as the city is looking to hire new people for the role. -
Big Backyard BioBlitz encourages people to explore nature
The Nature Conservancy of Canada is holding the virtual event where people go outside, take and upload pictures, and help contribute to conservation efforts and the understanding of wild species across the country.
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Ontario hits first benchmark to leave Step 3 but three more things still need to happen first
Ontario has hit the first benchmark to exit Step 3 and move toward a complete reopening, but there are already calls for a contingency plan to avoid a fourth lockdown in the fall. -
Landmarks across Canada will be lit up in blue and white to mark return of Blue Jays
Landmarks across Canada, including Niagara Falls and the CN Tower, will be lit up in blue and white tonight to mark the return of the Toronto Blue Jays. -
COVID-19 cases in Ontario jump past 200 for first time in three weeks
Ontario health officials are reporting a jump in COVID-19 cases Thursday with more than 200 new infections recorded. -
Well-known Toronto restaurateur slams city's effort to support local eateries
One of Toronto’s most prominent restaurant owners is calling a recently announced initiative by the city to get people back into eateries half-baked. -
Police release pictures of Toronto man identified as suspect in multiple sexual assault incidents
The Toronto Police Service (TPS) has named a suspect in an investigation into two instances of sexual assault that took place over the course of the summer. -
Empty shelves and long lines: What was with all the panic buying during the pandemic?
In episode 4 of Life Unmasked, the team explores why we all felt the need to panic buy during the pandemic. -
Man in critical condition after stabbing in downtown Toronto
A stabbing near Yonge and Dundas Wednesday night sent one man to hospital in life-threatening condition. -
Lawrence Heights shooting sends two people to hospital
A shooting in Lawrence Heights Wednesday evening left two people injured, Toronto police say. -
Toronto police release images of suspects in the stabbing of 15-year-old boy
Police have released images of five suspects wanted in connection with a stabbing and a robbery in downtown Toronto earlier this month that left a 15-year-old boy seriously injured. -
Travellers voice concerns about crowding at Toronto Pearson International Airport
As air travel slowly ramps up again with COVID-19 restrictions easing, some travellers are expressing concern after arriving at Pearson International Airport describing overcrowding and chaotic scenes. -
Fentanyl detected in Toronto’s sewer system more than triples in pandemic, federal survey finds
The amount of fentanyl detected in Toronto’s wastewater supply has tripled during the pandemic as use of other drugs also rose substantially, according to a government survey of sewage in several major Canadian cities. -
Ontario man walks in for COVID-19 vaccine, leaves with life-saving diagnosis
Fifty-three year-old Mike Mansor recently walked into a COVID-19 immunization clinic for a life-saving vaccine and walked away with a life-saving diagnosis—having received not just a jab to the arm, but a prick to the finger.
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Hospice Niagara's Catch the Ace
every Thursday UNTIL the Ace of Spades is caughtHospice Niagara - 403 Ontario St Unit #2 - St. CatharinesHospice Niagara has just announced some exciting news. It’s their FIRST Catch the Ace lottery! It’s a quick and easy way to support and you get a chance to WIN BIG all while helping Hospice Niagara provide compassionate hospice care in Niagara. DON’T DELAY! Get your tickets for Hospice Niagara’s Catch the Ace. Draw happens every Thursday UNTIL the Ace of Spades is caught. -
Niagara Health Lottery
The funds raised from the Niagara Health Foundation Lottery will support urgent patient care needs at Niagara Health. GUARANTEED TAKE HOME PRIZE $20,000 PLUS the chance to win $5,000 in Early Bird Prizing! -
Welland Jackfish vs Brantford
Welland StadiumWelland Jackfish vs Brantford, Thurs, July 29th at 7:30p -
St. Catharines Rotary Ribfest Drive Thru
Welcome to this year’s Rotary Ribfest. Covid-19 may have stopped us from having Ribs in Montebello Park, but we can still enjoy mouth watering barbeque at the Pen Centre. Niagara’s biggest and best summer festival takes place every Civic Holiday Weekend in the summer. This drive through only event features all of the delicious food Rotary Ribfest is famous for serving! -
Hospice Niagara’s 5 Car Draw
Hospice Niagara’s 5 Car Draw is BACK and the Early Bird Draw is June 21st, 2021 - that’s just around the corner! This could be YOUR chance to win $10,000 cash. Tickets go FAST so order your tickets now. -
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Pathstone Foundation's Market Square Summer Social
91 King Street - St. CatharinesWednesday, August 11, Pathstone Foundation’s “Market Square Summer Social” (MSSS) will be a celebration of LIVE and LOCAL foods and flavours in support of Pathstone Mental Health, Niagara’s primary provider of children’s mental health services in Niagara. -
