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Quebec police mistake body of missing woman for mannequin, throw remains in garbage
Police and firefighters in Sherbrooke, Que., allegedly mistook a woman's body for a mannequin and threw her remains into a dumpster, police Chief Danny McConnell said Thursday. -
Group wants to know what Ontario is planning after Step 3
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says the province needs to provide greater clarity about the next stage of re-opening and how it will respond if COVID-19 infections spike again. -
Niagara Folk Arts and RBC team up to help newcomers
Niagara Folk Arts and RBC are teaming up to help newcomers with financial literacy, mentoring, and even finding employment. -
Welland telling residents what to do with extra ballots, saying issue stems from MPAC information
Welland is telling residents what to do with extra voter cards sent out as Ward 3 residents vote in a by-election to replace a city councillor. -
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.
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Canada won't achieve herd immunity without vaccinating children under 12, experts say
No matter how successful vaccination campaigns are it's unlikely Canada will achieve herd immunity without immunizing children, especially as a return to school means they will gather together in the fall, physicians say. -
Motorcyclist dead after collision in Toronto
A motorcyclist is dead after colliding with another vehicle in Toronto Thursday afternoon. -
York Region suspect facing more charges in connection with alleged sex assaults against kids
A Markham man is facing more sexual assault charges in connection with alleged incidents dating back to the 1980s after a new victim came forward to police. -
These centreline speedbumps are about to be installed on Toronto roads
Toronto is installing centreline speed bumps at select intersections as it aims to cut down on collisions. -
Crown pre-charge screening would reduce racial profiling in Ontario: commission
The Ontario Human Rights Commission is recommending the province introduce a system that would see police consult with prosecutors before charging suspects. -
Canadian fans say they could lose hundreds on Billy Joel tickets after U.S. border rules block them from concert
The concert is scheduled for Aug. 14 in Buffalo, New York. Current U.S.-Canada land border restrictions, however, are set to extend until at least Aug. 21. Now, some fans are out hundreds of dollars and refunds are being denied. -
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.
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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. -
