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Niagara unemployment rate dips again

April 8, 2016, 1:40 am
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Niagara's unemployment rate dropping again slightly with new numbers for March out today

Sitting at 8.3%, down from 8.5% in February.

Nationally, Canada added 40 600 jobs in March, dropping the national unemployment rate to 7.1% from 7.3% in February.

35 300 of the added jobs were full-time.

The agency says the increase knocked the jobless rate down from 7.3% and was fuelled by the addition of 74 700 net new
positions in the services sector.

It also says 65 100 jobs were created in the private sector, while the number of public-sector positions fell by 2 600.

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Brock graduate student wins contest with research on body image

April 8, 2016, 5:26 am
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Women working out in the gym won't feel uncomfortable looking at themselves in full-length mirrors if their trainers get them to see beyond superficial appearances, says Brock University's winner of this year's Three Minute Thesis competition.

Graduate student Carly Cameron says societal pressures to appear slim and beautiful may initially cause many women to be anxious when they view their reflections. But when those women use the mirror to develop correct techniques and form during exercise, that anxiety disappears.

"My research showed that women can leave the gym feeling happy, healthy and ready to return tomorrow," says Cameron. "They simply need to be reminded that, when they look in the mirror, they should be checking their form."

Cameron was one of five Brock finalists in Thursday's Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, in which students clearly explain their research in three minutes.

They can only use a single PowerPoint slide, with no other props or visual aids.

The idea is to develop presentation and communication skills among student researchers so that they are able to explain complicated concepts in plain language that general or non-specialist audiences can understand.

"After years of using language that's highly specialized in my field, this competition made me think about the big picture impact of my research and how to convey that to the public," says Cameron.

"To be given the opportunity to share this with the broader community is a fantastic way to bridge the gap between research and practice."

Cameron will represent Brock at the 3MT Ontario competition in Waterloo
April 14.

The top five presenters from there will move onto the national level, an online competition co-ordinated by the Canadian Association of Graduate Schools.

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NHS hands out Awards of Excellence

April 8, 2016, 5:36 am
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The Niagara Health System has handed out its Awards of Excellence.

The 11th annual awards handed out last night, with a mental health professional receiving the highest honour.

Belinda Santamaria, a Psychometrist who works at the St. Catharines Site receiving the President’s Award.

Six additional awards were presented to members of the Niagara Health team who were nominated by their peers for demonstrating exceptional behaviours related to our Success Factors or Core Values.

The recipients are:

Focus on those we serve: Dr. Mamoon Bokhari, General Internal Medicine, Oncology, St. Catharines Site.

Bring out the best in each other: Dr. Kim Scher, Family Medicine, Urgent Care and Palliative Care, Douglas Memorial Site in Fort Erie.

Create a better way: Krystle Etherington, NHS Safe Patient Handling Consultant, Occupational Health and Safety.

Build strong and successful relationships: Lise Buliung, Recreational Therapist, Outpatient Mental Health, Welland Site.

Use our resources wisely: Connexall Implementation Team (Graham Campbell, Stevie Christopher, Shelley Cote, Christine Delaney, Ashley MacDonald, Scott Poirier, Jack Samchyk)

Compassion, Professionalism and Respect: Michele Maiden, Registered Nurse, IP Medical, Greater Niagara General in Niagara Falls.

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Trudeau elaborates on Liberal investment in public transit

April 8, 2016, 5:40 am
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is elaborating on his government's plan to invest in public transit.

Trudeau says the $3.4 billion included in last month's budget for transit infrastructure will begin rolling out to municipalities this year.

The prime minister didn't specify how much individual communities would receive, but said that Ontario could expect to receive about half the money _ $1.5 billion.

Trudeau, in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., says his government would pay for up to 50 per cent of individual project costs, and that provinces and municipalities could spend the money as they see fit.

Like many communities with largely resource-based economies, Sault Ste. Marie has been struggling with low commodity prices around the globe.

The city's bus services were cut recently as city council grappled with a budget shortfall, and the biggest employer in town _ Essar Steel Algoma _ has been under bankruptcy protection since last fall.

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St. Catharines launches 'Compassionate City Website'

April 8, 2016, 5:50 am
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The City of St. Catharines has launched its Compassionate City website.

Mayor Walter Sendzik spearheaded the initiative as part of his commitment to address poverty and homelessness issues in the Garden City.

Launched at his second State of the City address in January 2016, the Compassionate City concept developed from discussions at a national poverty reduction conference in 2015 and from conversations with local community leaders, service providers and individuals with lived experience.

The new website is a platform to learn what a compassionate city is about, how you can get involved and learn about the services and resources available in the Compassionate City Guide.

It's designed to be a space where citizens can share their ideas to help make St. Catharines a more engaged and compassionate community.

To visit the compassionate city website click here.

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Niagara Falls Fire Chief retiring

April 8, 2016, 7:31 am
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After 28 years of service Niagara Falls Fire Chief Lee Smith is calling it a career. 

Smith has announced plans to retire as of May 31st of this year.  

Smith first joined the City as a fire fighter in 1988 and worked his way up the ranks becoming Fire Chief in 2007. 

Smith is one of the highest paid officials in the City of Niagara Falls, with this year's public salary disclosure list showing his salary at more than $149,000.

 

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Better internet for 7000 homes in Niagara following Fed announcement

April 8, 2016, 7:33 am
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The Federal Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Minister announced today that $34 million will be spent upgrading internet service across Canada.

The announcement was made at Niagara College's Niagara on the Lake campus.

23 Internet service providers across Canada are receiving $34.5 million from the Government of Canada to increase broadband Internet access for over 65,000 households in rural areas across the country.

This investment includes approximately $600,000 that will allow Xplornet Communications Inc. to improve internet access for over 7000 homes in Niagara.

St. Catharines MP Chris Bittle and Niagara Centre MP Vance Badawey were on hand for the announcement along with Minister Navdeep Bains

Bains will join CKTB's Larry Fedoruk after the news at 4:30.

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Charges laid against 20 Uber drivers in Niagara

April 8, 2016, 6:58 am
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20 charges have been laid following a blitz by Niagara police targeting Uber drivers.

Niagara Police say the arrival of the ride-sharing service in the region sparked an investigative and enforcement project that recently wrapped up.

Police say 20 charges were laid against 20 different individuals operating as Uber drivers in the Region.

The NRP say the unlicensed drivers will appear in court.

Some of the issues police discovered include, one of the drivers was not the advertised Uber driver of record, one was was currently charged with a criminal offence, and one of the vehicles used was not currently registered.

Police say three of the drivers were from outside the Niagara Region and did not know the area

The NRPS By-Law Enforcement & Licensing Unit will continue to enforce all laws and regulations under its mandate within the Region of Niagara.

Police are reminding the public that operating unlicensed transportation for hire in the Region is illegal.

Uber launched in Niagara back in November.

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Breaking: Niagara's CAO hired in Brampton

April 8, 2016, 3:23 am
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The City of Brampton has announced its new CAO.

Harry Schlange has been appointed at a special council meeting. 

Schlange has been CAO at the Niagara Region since October 2013.

He starts his duties with Brampton May 30th, 2016.

Brampton Mayor Linda Jeffery says Schlange's experience in the municipal sector will help deliver a positive difference in their community. 

Schlange says he's "deeply honoured" and "looking forward to new opportunities." 

Niagara Regional Chair Alan Caslin has issued a statement:

“On behalf of Regional Council, I would like to thank Mr. Schlange for delivering a formula of change at the Niagara Region and for his record of public service to Niagara residents. In working with Regional Council to foster an environment for economic prosperity, Mr. Schlange has made significant organizational changes that will continue to propel our Region forward. I thank Mr. Schlange for his many contributions to Niagara and wish him every success for the future."

 

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IceDogs Win 6-5 in OT-Lead Kingston 2-0

April 8, 2016, 4:05 pm
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Anthony DiFruscia scored the overtime winner and Alex Nedeljkovic stole the show as the IceDogs took game two in Kingston 6-5. Heading home for the next two, the IceDogs lead the East Conference semi-final 2-0.

Alen Nedeljkovic made 47 saves, including 18 in overtime and 15 in the third.

Down 1-0 early, Kyle Langdon, Vince Dunn and Pavel Jenys would each score to make it 3-1. Kingston would get the only goal of the second to make it 3-2. Ryan Mantha and Alex Mikulovich extended the lead to 5-2 before the mid-way mark of the third. Three straight Kinigston goals would send the game to overtime.

In the extra period, Nedljkovic would make several outstanding saves before Anthony DiFrusica would bury a shot from the left side at 18:57 to win it.

Game three is coming home, tomorrow, with the pre-game at 1:30 on 610 CKTB.

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UPDATE: 19 year old woman back in police custody

April 9, 2016, 12:10 am
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Peel Regional Police have found a young woman who escaped their custody while facing charges for theft and assault.

They say Diyana Mohamed, 19 fled from a Brampton hospital Friday afternoon and was spotted leaving in a taxi with an unknown male.

Mohamed is charged with assault with a weapon, uttering death threats and theft under $5000.

She's described as black, five-foot-two, medium build, with brown eyes and black straight hair, and had been wearing a green shirt and black pants.

On Twitter, police said that Mohamed had been found and arrested by early Saturday afternoon. 

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Winning ticket in last nights $50 million Lotto Max

April 9, 2016, 12:17 am
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The only winning ticket in last nights $50 million Lotto max draw was sold in British Columbia.

One of the seven available MaxMillions prizes, and the $1 million ENCORE draw were won as well.

The grand prize for next Friday's draw will be approximately $16 million.

On March 18th a $60 million Lotto Max jackpot was won by a Toronto ticket holder.

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Wynne to meet with opposition leaders to discuss changes in political fundraising

April 9, 2016, 1:14 am
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Premier Kathleen Wynne is to meet Monday with the opposition leaders to discuss what changes they would like to see made to political fundraising in the province.

Wynne is considering enacting stricter rules for byelection fundraising before introducing broader reforms this spring.

She has promised to introduce legislation to ban corporate and union donations, among other changes.

Wynne must call a byelection in the coming months because of the recent resignation of Liberal Bas Balkissoon, but that vote could happen before the fundraising reform legislation can pass.

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Mulcair's leadership being tested at NDP convention this weekend

April 9, 2016, 1:52 am
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Tom Mulcair is looking for all the support he can get at this weekend's NDP convention in Edmonton.

Tomorrow the delegates will vote on whether they want to keep him as their leader following the party's poor showing in the fall election.

And now Mulcair is facing a possible feud with Alberta's governing New Democrats over the so-called "Leap Manifesto'', a party policy proposal that rejects pipeline development and calls for Canada to eventually wean itself off fossil fuels.

Premier Rachel Notley will address the convention today, and she's been adamant that building a pipeline from the oilsands to tidewater is critical to Alberta as it struggles with depressed oil prices.

There is open hostility toward the Leap Manifesto from within the Alberta NDP, and Mulcair has taken flack for any suggestion of support for the plan.

Mulcair told the The Canadian Press yesterday that it's dangerous to characterize the Leap Manifesto as being about shutting down the oil sands, adding he would never support that, nor is it stated in the document itself.

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One winning ticket for $5M in Saturday's Lotto 649 draw

April 9, 2016, 11:10 pm
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There is one winning ticket for the $5 million jackpot in Saturday night's Lotto-649 draw, and it was sold somewhere in British Columbia.
    

The guaranteed $1 million dollar prize was claimed by a ticket sold in Quebec.
    

The grand prize for the next 649 draw on April 13 will again be approximately $5 million.

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2016 OHL DRAFT: Icedogs Live Results

April 9, 2016, 5:15 am
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Your Niagara Icedogs are busy at the 2016 OHL Priority Draft:
(click on the players name for more information)

First Round: Akil Thomas, Centre, Toronto Marlboro Minor Midget

Fourth Round: Justin McPhearson, Defence, York-Simcoe Express Minor Midget

Oliver Castleman , Right Wing, Casselman Vikings

Fifth Round: Zachary Borgiel, Goalie, Detroit HoneyBaked

Sixth Round: Adam Steinwold, Defence, Detroit Victory Honda

Seventh Round: Joel Mazzilli, Centre/Right Wing, London Knights Minor Midget
Joe Roy, Defence, Quinte Red Devils Minor Midget

Eighth Round: Danial Singer, Right Wing, Fort Erie Meteors

Ninth Round: Pierre-Luc Cote Forget, Defence, Toronto Marlboro Minor Midget

Tenth Round: Jack Randl, Centre, Chicago Mission

Eleventh Round: Brady Smith, Defence, Chicago Mission

Twelfth Round: Lucas Theriault, Centre, Soo Thunderbirds
Robbie Cranston, Defence, York-Simcoe Express Minor Midget

Thirteenth Round: Roman Semin, Defence, Mississauga Senators Minor Midget

Fourteenth Round: Michael Hill, Right Wing, Toronto Red Wings Minor Midget
Matt Staudacher, Defence, Shattuck-St. Mary's

Fifteenth Round: Riley Girard, Center, Clarington Toros Minor Midget
Justin King, Defence, Gilmour Academy Prep Lancers




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Fire in India kills more than 100 people

April 10, 2016, 12:04 am
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More than 100 people are dead and another 200 are injured after a massive fire broke out during a fireworks display at a Hindu temple in southern India.

The fire started when a spark from the light show ignited a cache of fireworks that were being stored in the temple in Kerala state.

Local T-V channels showed images of huge clouds of white smoke billowing from the temple complex, as fireworks continued to detonate.

Successive explosions sent huge chunks of concrete flying as far as a kilometre, according to a local resident.

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Yet another April snowfall on tap

April 10, 2016, 12:06 am
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Special weather statement in effect for:

  • Niagara Falls - Welland - Southern Niagara Region
  • St. Catharines - Grimsby - Northern Niagara Region

The latest battle between spring and a very stubborn winter is setting up for today and tonight across Southern Ontario.

A large Alberta Clipper approaching the Great Lakes from the northwest will spread a large area of snow into the region, with the snow expected to arrive in Southwestern Ontario this morning or early afternoon.

Snow will reach the Muskoka to Golden Horseshoe areas later this afternoon then spread into remaining regions this evening.

Snowfall amounts will range from near 2 cm over areas near Lakes Erie and Ontario, to 4 to 8 centimetres further north. Up to 10 centimetres of snow is possible in a few locales tonight especially in areas around Georgian Bay and the Dundalk Highlands to the Haliburton Highlands.

As a warm front associated with the clipper moves in, the snow will change over to rain by late afternoon in the Windsor area. The changeover to rain will then work its way northeastward with the warm front tonight across remaining regions of Southern Ontario. There may be a brief period of ice pellets or freezing rain during the transition from snow to rain.

Most areas should receive a total of 5 to 15 mm of rain before the rain ends on Monday.

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Traffic stop leads to drugs and cash

April 10, 2016, 12:28 am
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On Saturday at around 8:30am, a Niagara Regional Police officer came across a black BMW with three males sleeping inside in the parking lot of 525 Welland Avenue in St. Catharines.

Police spoke to the men and saw drugs and drug-related items in plain view.

The occupants of the car were arrested for possession of a controlled substance.

After a search of the men and their vehicle police seized over $5000 in cash as well as canabis resin in the form of shatter.

The three males, Philippe Savoie, Tommy LaFlamme and Jason LaFontaine-Vezina all from Quebec are facing four charges related to the incident.

They appear in court today (Sunday) for a bail hearing.

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Fort Erie traffic enforcement leads to 17 charges

April 10, 2016, 2:15 am
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Seventeen charges were laid after Niagara police carried out traffic enforcement in Fort Erie between Wednesday and Saturday.

Drivers were checked for seatbelt compliance, sobriety,  and vehicle safety conditions.

One driver was arrested for driving  with over .80mgs of alcohol in his blood.

A G-2 driver was charged with stunting.

More a dozen notices were issued for vehicle safety while 41 warnings were issued for various Highway Traffic Act violations.

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