BREAKING: Police looking for man who approached young girl in St.Catharines
Niagara Police are looking for a man who approached a young girl on her way to school in St.Catharines.It happened this morning (Wednesday May 25th) just after 9am as an 11 year old girl was walking...
View ArticleLiberal gas plant scandal trial scheduled for 2017
Two of former Ontario premier Dalton McGuinty's top staffers are set to go on trial in September 2017 for breach of trust and mischief.McGuinty's chief of staff and deputy chief of staff were charged...
View ArticleOntario to spend $100 million to introduce renewable natural gas to energy mix
Ontario plans to spend up to $100 million over four years to support the introduction of so-called renewable natural gas to help battle climate change.Methane released from landfills, residential green...
View ArticleSt.Catharines Fun Fest on Saturday will focus on home safety
St.Catharines is encouraging residents to spring into home safety at Fun Fest.Fire Services and the Real Canadian Superstore invites the community to spring into fire safety at the Community Safety Fun...
View ArticleNRP canine nabs suspects
Two St. Catharines residents are facing charges after a pair tried to walk out of a Walmart with a Smart TV and sound system.Niagara Regional Police say a man and woman entered the Fourth Avenue...
View ArticleUPDATE: 2 fighter jets collide off North Carolina coast
Two Navy jet fighters collided off the coast of North Carolina during a routine training mission on Thursday, sending four people to the hospital, officials said.The F/A-18 Super Hornet jet fighters,...
View ArticleNiagara looking for airport input
The Niagara Region is seeking public input into the potential future involvement of the Region in Niagara’s two existing municipally-funded airports.Niagara has two municipally-funded airports, the...
View ArticleGas line cut in Fort Erie
A gas line has been cut in Fort Erie.Niagara Regional Police saying it happened in the area of Nigh Road and Ridge Road North just before 4pm.Enbridge is on the scene as well as a number of other...
View ArticlePrescription drop off day a rousing success
The Niagara Regional Police Service is applauding another successful prescription drug drop off day.Llocal residents turned over 215 pounds of prescription drugs at five separate locations set up...
View ArticleA Springlicious weekend in Niagara Falls
The forecast calls for what could be record setting heat this weekend, and that means the beer will be flowing in downtown Niagara Falls for this year's annual Springlicious festival.The Queen Street...
View ArticleCAA Niagara to host free shredding day
Stuck with a decade worth of tax returns you don't know what to do with?The CAA has the solution.The auto club is hosting a Free Document Shredding Day tomorrow from 10 to 2 at its headquarters on...
View ArticleHelp support the Niagara Sexual Assault Centre, wear denim today
The Niagara Region Sexual Assault Centre is asking us to make a social change statement through fashion today.Today is Denim Day, part of a month long campaign to prevent sexual violence.The agency is...
View ArticleNew ride hailing rules coming for Uber in Niagara
It appears the Niagara Region will be the next area in Canada to adopt new rules governing ride hailing services like Uber.The Police Services Board announcing it hopes to vote on a new bylaw at its...
View ArticlePort piers to remain closed for the summer
More than 200 people jammed a meeting last night to hear from the federal Fisheries department about the status of the aging Port Dalhousie piers.Local residents hearing for safety sake, the piers will...
View ArticleBREAKING - School bus involved in crash in Niagara on the Lake
Fortunately no children were on board a school bus involved in a crash this morning in Niagara on the lake.We have word the crash on Concession 2 Rd/Line 9 caused the bus to flip onto its side.No word...
View ArticleCanada Post warning customers prepare for possible summer lockout
It appears Canada Post is preparing for a summer lock out.The CBC reporting some of the post office's biggest customers including the federal government have been told to make alternate plans ahead of...
View ArticleBeamsville senior and her granddaughter convicted of animal cruelty
A Beamsville woman and her granddaughter have pled guilty to animal cruelty chargesBack in February of 2015, the Lincoln County Humane Society were called to the home and took away 49 cats that were...
View ArticleUPDATE: Marty shocked following news he will no longer coach Niagara IceDogs
Marty Williamson says he is disappointed that he will no longer coach the Niagara IceDogs.The IceDogs announcing this afternoon that Williamson will not be returning as Head Coach/General Manager for...
View ArticleBREAKING - Niagara IceDogs announce Dave Bell as head coach
The Niagara IceDogs have named Dave Bell as the fourth head coach in franchise history. Bell has 12 years coaching experience in the OHL, CHL and AHL including the past three seasons with the IceDogs...
View ArticleLottery win for Niagara Falls woman
A Niagara Falls woman plans to buy a "nice, sporty car" with her lottery win.Lise Lafontaine has won $100,000 with Encore in the May 20th LOTTO MAX by matching six of seven winning numbers.“I scanned...
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