There was no winner in last nights $5,000,000 Lotto 6/49 draw.
The concurrent $2,000,000 Ontario 49 and $1,000,000 Encore draw both went without winners as well.
Wednesday's draw will be approximately $7,000,000.
The jackpot was won last week, when the $41,000,000 jackpot was split a ticketholder in Ontario and one in Quebec.
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No winner in Lotto 6/49 draw last night
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Ontario man trying to 'drum up' a World Record
An Ontario man who's now living in Britain is hoping to set a world record for non-stop drumming.
Colin Marshall is from Amherstburg, which is in Essex County, but lives in the UK and wants to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis, which he suffers from.
The 23-year-old says he plans to play the drums for 130 hours straight, and shatter the current record of 122 hours.
He says he'll make his attempt next month.
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Community Care in Thorold set to re-open tomorrow
Community Care in Thorold is set to re-open Monday after a fire closed the office on Albert Street on Tuesday.
The food-bank and thrift store helps around 350 families in the community, who have been directed to the St. Catharines location until the damage can be fixed.
Community Care is having a 'fire sale' in the Thrift Shop which will take place from noon till 4 p.m. on Monday with money made going back into buying goods to replace what has been damaged.
They're still looking for donations of non-perishable food items like Oatmeal, Granola Bars, Dry Soup, Beans, Rice and Mac & Cheese.
The Thorold office will reopen at noon tomorrow for anyone looking to drop off food or clothing donations and will be back to their regular hours as of Tuesday.
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Cost of going to theater hits record high
The cost of going to see a movie has hit a record high.
The average price of going to the theater has rose to around $8.61 in the second quarter of this year.
This is an increase from the first quarter which was around $8.12.
Experts attribute this to a summer packed with 3D films and the growth of premium and more sophisticated theaters.
Three of the films released this year have already broke into the Top Grossing Films of all time list.
Those being Jurassic World, Furious 7, and Avengers: Age of Ultron.
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Manhunt in Paris after car tries to crash Tour De France final
Police in Paris are on a manhunt after officers opened fire on a car that tried to crash through barricades hours before the final arrival of the Tour de France cycling race.
The car escaped with the two occupants inside, apparently unharmed, after they drove their car through the Place de la Concorde.
That's where hundreds of thousands are gathered to watch the cyclists make their final rounds to celebrate the end of the race.
Nobody was injured in the incident.
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President of Canadian Olympic Committee encouraging a Toronto bid for 2024 Olympic Games
With the success of this years Pan Am Games in Toronto, the President of the Canadian Olympic Committee is putting his full support behind a bid for the 2024 Olympic Games.
Marcel Aubut says he's prepared to put the full power of his office behind the bid to bring the games to Toronto.
This would be Toronto's third bid on the games.
They made a bid for the 1996 Olympics, which ended up going to Atlanta and the 2008 Games which were hosted by Beijing.
The official bid would have to be in by September 15th to the International Olympic Committee.
The Mayor of Toronto, John Tory, says his staff needs to go over the pros and cons of taking on another bid once the Pan Am Games are concluded.
It'll be another two years until the IOC announces the host city.
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New Apple Smartphone coming in September?
Pictures have leaked online apparently showing a new Apple smartphone that has been making its way off the production line.
Some reports are calling the device the iPhone 6S while others are referring to it as the iPhone 7.
The device which will be apparently released in September features a 4.7 inch display and a Touch ID-equipped home button which rumors say may allow you to navigate content and applications based purely on finger movement.
The phone will also have a stronger aluminum alloy body, which should detract from any 'bend-gate' controversies.
The phones RAM is expected to double to 2 GB and the camera resolution will increase to 12 megapixels.
Of course, these are still rumors, as no confirmation has come directly from Apple.
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Kia Nurse to carry Canada's flag at Pan Am Closing Ceremonies
Kia Nurse, who led Canada to a historic basketball gold medal, will carry the country's flag into the closing ceremonies of the Pan American Games.
The 19-year-old from Hamilton exploded for 33 points in the Canadian women's thrilling 81-73 victory over the United States, the first basketball gold medal for Canada in any major international Games.
After the victory, Nurse credited her athletic family for her big-game poise.
Her brother is Edmonton Oilers prospect Darnell Nurse. Her dad Richard was a wide receiver for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, while her mom Kathy played basketball at McMaster University.
Her uncle is NFL legend Donovan McNabb.
The Canadian women went undefeated through the Pan Am Games tournament, recording wins over Venezuela, Argentina and Cuba, before knocking off Brazil in the semifinal before their gold-medal win.
They now head to Edmonton, where they open the FIBA Americas Olympic qualifying tournament on Aug. 9.
Boxer Mary Spencer carried Canada's flag into the closing four years ago in Guadalajara, Mexico.
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Man charged with arson in two separate St Catharines fires
Niagara police have charged a man with arson after two fires at the same home.
The fire department was called to a residence on Glendale in St Catharines yesterday afternoon.
It was the second time in two weeks crews were called to the house for a deliberately set fire.
Police say a man was seen leaving the area on foot carrying several bags.
Their investigation led them to a 29 year old man.
Jason Bazylewski of St Catharines is facing two counts of arson.
He was held pending a bail hearing.
Investigators are still seeking assistance from the public and are urging anyone with information to call the 1 District Detective Office at 905-688-4111 ext. 4286.
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Backhoe found in Niagara Falls in Toronto murder probe
Toronto police say the John Deere backhoe they were looking for in connection with a suspected murder case has been found in Niagara Falls.
The case involves 22-year old Shawn Kapadia of Mississauga, who police believe was murdered in Toronto earlier this month.
His car was found several days later at a house in Wainfleet.
Investigators say a John Deere backhoe was seen at the Wainfleet home with a large chunk of concrete in its front bucket.
They suspect the machine may have been used to dispose of Kapadia's body, which could have been entombed in the concrete.
Though they've located the backhoe, there's been no sign of the concrete block.
No arrests have been made in the case.
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Foul play ruled out in discovery of body in Short Hills Provincial Park
Foul play is not suspected in the death of a man whose body was found last week in Short Hills Provincial Park in Pelham.
OPP say the man was from St. Catharines but a name has not been released.
The body was discovered by hikers in an area of the park known as Swayze Falls.
No word on the cause of death.
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Bobbi Kristina Brown, daughter of the late singer Whitney Houston, has died
A representative for the Houston family has said Bobbi Kristina Brown, daughter of the late entertainer Whitney Houston and R&B singer Bobby Brown, has died, about 7 months after she was found face-down and unresponsive in a bathtub. She was 22 years old.
Kristen Foster said Sunday, ``Bobbi Kristina Brown passed away July, 26 2015, surrounded by her family. She is finally at peace in the arms of God. We want to again thank everyone for their tremendous amount of love and support during these last few months.''
Police said she was found Jan. 31 in the suburban Atlanta townhome she shared with Nick Gordon, the man she called her husband. A police report described it as a ``drowning.''
Bobbi Kristina was the only child between Houston and Brown.
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SIU investigating Port Colborne incident
Ontario's police watchdog is asking for witnesses to an incident in Port Colborne, involving a 27 year old man and officers with both the NRP and OPP to give them a call.
The Special Investigations Unit says the incident happened July 25th when cops were called to an area near Moe's Tap and Wings on Main Street East regarding a disturbance.
In a media release, the SIU says there was an interaction between the man and police officers which resulted in the 27 year old receiving a facial injury that required hospital treatment.
The SIU asks that anyone who may have witnessed the arrest to contact the Unit at 1-800-787-8529 ext. 1965.
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Eve Adams loses bid for Liberal nomination
A Harper Conservative defector has lost her bid to run for the Liberals in the looming federal election.
Eve Adams, who left the Tories under a cloud and was welcomed to the Liberals by Justin Trudeau in February, was handily beaten in yesterday's Liberal nomination vote in the Toronto riding of Eglinton-Lawrence by local lawyer Marco Mendicino (men-dih-CHEE'-no).
The win means Mendicino will now face off against Tory Finance Minister Joe Oliver.
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Brock support staff set strike deadline
The union representing support workers at Brock University are turning up the heat on management as the two sides try to negotiate a new contract.
The Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation says it's set a strike deadline of Aug. 10.
Union spokesman Harvey Bischof says the union expects to have its members concerns addressed in a meaningful way.
The union represents more than 225 office, clerical, administrative and library support employees at the school.
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It's a wrap- Pan Am Games end, Parapan to begin
The Pan-Am Games wrapped up with a star studded flourish and the buzz surrounding Canada's performance has some talking about Toronto making another an Olympic bid.
The closing ceremonies featured Hamiltons Kia Nurse who was chosen as the Canadian flag bearer after helping lead the womens basketball team to a gold medal win.
Kanye West wowed a packed crowd at the closing ceremony that was until his mic quit just befor ethe end of his performance.
That's when West threw the mic in the air, letting it smash down on the stage and walked off.
But despite the glitch , organizors were thrilled with the games, which saw Canadian athletes rack up a record 217 medals, 78 of them gold,. to finish second behind the United States.
The tremendous success of theGames has revived talk of a Toronto bid for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
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Community Care in Thorold re-opens
Community Care in Thorold will re-open its offices over the lunch hour.
The food bank had to close its doors last Tuesday after a fire broke out at the front door of the building.
CEO Betty Lou Souter says the clean up took longer than expected.
Souter says the shelves are still not full but they are looking forward to a major donation today from the CAA.
They will also be having a fire sale in the thrift shop.
No word on the dollar value or cause of the fire.
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Niagara now under heat alert and heat warning
An excessive heat alert has been issued today by Niagara Region Public Health as the humidex is expected to reach 40 Celcius
Environment Canada has also issued a heat warning as a hot airmass is expected to move into southern Ontario today.
Daytime highs in the low thirties are expected today with warm overnight minimum temperatures near 20 degrees.
The hot weather conditions will likely continue into Thursday.
Niagara residents are advised to take extra precautions during episodes of extreme heat and humidity.
Signs of heat-related illness may include confusion, dizziness, nausea, muscle swelling, heart disturbances, and headache.
Here are steps to minimize heat-related illness:
1. Schedule outdoor activities carefully. If you must be outside, plan your activities during cooler parts of the day. Rest frequently in shady areas, and drink plenty of fluids (unless fluid is restricted by one¡¦s physician).
2. Never leave infants or young children in a parked car. Dress them in cool, loose clothing, and shade their heads and faces with hats or an umbrella. Ensure infants and children are protected with sunscreen.
3. People over 65 years of age may not compensate for heat stress efficiently and are less likely to sense and respond to changes in temperature. Stay in cool areas and use air conditioning. When the temperature is in the high thirties or higher, a fan will not prevent heat-related illness. A cool shower or bath is more effective.
4. People who are overweight may be prone to heat sickness because of their tendency to retain more body heat. They should stay in cool areas and use air conditioning.
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Rink 4 closed at Seymour-Hannah Sports Centre
City of St. Catharines officials say they have closed Rink No. 4 at the Seymour Hannah four pad.
In a release, the city says staff noticed the ice pad was heaving during the 2014/2015 season and they removed the ice this summer to see if they could find the problem.
When the ice was removed, they realized the concrete pad was heaving more than they previously thought.
The city will be bringing in consultants to determine the cause.
As a result there is no timeline yet for its reopening.
Bookings made for Rink 4 will be accommodated as much as possible.
Those with bookings will be contacted shortly to discuss alternatives.
Information on the repairs will be posted as it becomes available on stcatharines.ca/Arenas
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Beamsville woman wins 'Search for Goodness'
A Beamsville woman is the winner of Post Shreddies' "Search for Goodness".
The cereal maker announcing that Pam Huson, the president and founder of Beamsville4PawRescue has been selected as this year's top entrant for her commitment to her community through the organization that helps animals and families in need.
Huson, who is a palliative nurse educator, found the rescue organization in 1997 and since that time she and her team of volunteers have found homes for almost three thousand animals in need.
The Shreddies nationwide search began in March, asking Canadians to nominate and vote for people they believe should be recognized for their selfless commitment to their community.
To recognize Pam Huson for her genuinely good contributions, Shreddies will feature her story in an advertisement and donate $500 to her organization Beamsville4PawResuce.com.
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