Five people charged in money laundering scheme

The Hamilton-Niagara RCMP with assistance from the OPP have unravelled a money-laundering scheme allegedly operating through casinos in Niagara and the GTA.

As a result of their investigation, police discovered over $3 million was laundered from the alleged illegal sale of over 8,000 pounds of cannabis.

The investigation began in 2017 after police learned about a potential money laundering scheme operating at the casinos.

Five people are faces numerous charges ranging from laundering the proceeds of crime to conspiracy to sell cannabis.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario says it will be conducting a regulatory review of the casinos.

Olympic gold medal winner from St. Catharines awarded key to the city

Kristen Kit has been given the Key to the City by St. Catharines Mayor Walter Sendzik.
Police identify two suspects following gas station robbery in Grimsby

Niagara police have identified two of the suspects wanted after a robbery in Grimsby.
Heat warning issued for Niagara this weekend

Temperatures on Saturday and Sunday expected to be in the low 30's but with the humidity it could feel like 40 degrees both days.
Heat Warning notification for the City of Hamilton

The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has initiated a Heat Warning beginning on August 6, 2022.
Government to use regulation to ban handgun imports in two weeks

Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says Canada plans to temporarily ban the import of handguns into the country without the approval of Parliament, using a regulatory measure that comes into effect in two weeks.
52-yr-old arrested after reports of man masturbating in public in Welland

A 52-year-old Welland resident has been charged after reports of a man masturbating in public.
Grantham Lions will host 'Party in the Park' Saturday

The St. Catharines Grantham Lions will hold a 'Party in the Park' tomorrow.
Niagara's jobless rate up, as national numbers remain steady

Jobless numbers for Niagara are out for last month, and the unemployment rate was up from an all-time historic low of 4.5%.
It's here! This weekend marks the start of the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games

5,000 young athletes and their coaches are arriving in Niagara today to compete in the Summer Games.