Parents fighting for autism funding at Queen's Park
Parents of children with autism are taking to the front lawn of the Ontario legislature today to protest a decision to defund intensive therapy for children five and older.The Liberal government...
View ArticleMISSING: Former St.Catharines woman missing in BC
The search for a 32 year old woman from Niagara continues in British Columbia.Ashley Simpson grew up in St.Catharines and was living in B.C when she went missing at the end of April.Simpson was working...
View ArticleLatest on Fort McMurray fire
Officials say the Fort McMurray wildfire has slowed, but it continues to burn out of control.A drop in temperature has given fire crews a small break, but low humidity and high winds are expected to...
View Article44 people went with Trudeau to Washington
A document tabled in the House of Commons shows Justin Trudeau took a small army of 44 people with him for a three-day visit to Washington.The prime minister's first trip to the U-S capital cost...
View ArticleThe Niagara Police Services Board delaying vote on new Uber regulations
It will be a while longer before Niagaras Police Services board unveils new ride sharing regulations.Board Chair Bob Gale has issued a statement regarding yesterday's in camera meeting about the...
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Today marks the third anniversary of Tim Bosma's murder
Today marks a grim anniversary for the family of Tim Bosma.It was exactly three years ago today the 32 year old Ancaster father left his home to take two men for a test drive in a truck he was...
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Tim Horton's co founder to appeal court ruling
Ron Joyce, the mega rich co founder of Tim Hortons will appeal a court decision that will allow a woman to sue him for sexual assault.Joyce's lawyer says his client already paid the woman $50,000 to...
View ArticleThe night belonged to the Knights!
Tyler Parsons made 27 saves and playoff leading scorer Mitch Marner had a goal and an assist as the London Knights downed the Niagara IceDogs 4-1 on Thursday to open the Ontario Hockey League...
View ArticleOntario Liberals under attack again for changes to autism therapy
It was a contentious debate in the Ontario legislature yesterday over Liberal government cuts to IBI therapy for autistic children.A Hamilton NDP MPP was turfed out when she kept yelling at the Premier...
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Guilty plea in assault on homeless man in Hamilton
Two Hamilton men have pleaded guilty to assault with a weapon for throwing a half-eaten hamburger and a drink at a man in a video-taped prank that went viral. Court heard the pair dumped the food...
View ArticleHydro One profit, revenue fall in first quarter as result of weather's impact
Hydro One says a mild winter and storm-related costs weakened its financial results in the electric utility's first full quarter as a publicly traded company.Revenue dropped by seven per cent or $122...
View ArticleNiagara's unemployment rate drops
Stats Can has released the latest jobs numbers for the month of April.The national unemployment rate was stuck in neutral and remained unchanged at 7.1 percent.The report says the Canadian economy...
View ArticleStranded evacuees start march south
A massive convoy is underway to move thousands of evacuees who are stranded at oilfield camps north of fire-ravaged Fort McMurray.The RCMP and military are overseeing the procession of an estimated...
View ArticleHydro One profit, revenue fall in first quarter thanks to weather
Hydro One says a mild winter and storm-related costs weakened its financial results in the electric utility's first full quarter as a publicly traded company. Revenue dropped by seven per cent or...
View ArticleIceDogs pep rally underway
Under sunny skies, dozens of people have turned out to show their support for the Niagara IceDogs in Montebello Park.A sea of red and an honour guard on hand to welcome the IceDogs to Montebello...
View ArticleCanadians donate $30 million to Red Cross for Fort McMurray relief effort
The Canadian Red Cross says people from across the country have come together to show their support and compassion for Fort McMurray, donating $30 million for the relief effort in the northern Alberta...
View ArticleLCHS helping the animals of Fort McMurray
The Lincoln County Humane Society is reaching out to Niagara residents in hopes that they will help support the animals of Fort McMurray.The Edmonton Humane Society is assisting Fort McMurray evacuees...
View ArticleKathleen Wynne reveals she asked Kim Craitor to resign as MPP
Premier Kathleen Wynne says an investigation led by an external and independent third-party expert was launched, and after the results were received, she ``determined that action indeed needed to be...
View ArticleWinner in $50 million Lotto Max
There was a winner in last nights $50 million Lotto Max draw, but that winner is in Quebec.There were also two MaxMillions prizes up for grabs but neither were claimed.The $1 million ENCORE prize also...
View ArticleSecond arrest made for graffiti in Welland
Niagara Police have arrested a second man suspected of defacing several Welland landmarks with graffiti.On Friday, Police arrived at the residence of 18-year old Shawn LeBlanc and arrested him with...
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