Person of interest in Toronto teen's death in Jamaica turns himself in: police
Jamaican police say a person of interest in the death of a 14-year-old Toronto boy has turned himself in.The Jamaica Constabulary Force says Omar James, 19, turned himself in at the Hunts Bay police...
View ArticleGreen Party wants door-to-door mail delivery
Green Party leader Elizabeth May is calling for a return to door-to-door mail delivery by Canada Post, saying the agency can pay for the service by diversifying into services such as banking in rural...
View ArticleCanJet suspends flying operations, looks for new business plan
The Halifax-based charter airline CanJet suspended its flight operations today, saying it is redoubling its efforts to find a profitable business plan.Company president Stephen Rowe says the company,...
View Article26 people on the NRP's latest impaired drivers list
Niagara Regional Police have released their latest impaired drivers list and it's a long one this time.Police say between August 10th and the 30th, 26 people were charged with impaired driving in...
View ArticleNiagara truck driver who fatally hurt state trooper will spend 3 1/2 years in...
A Niagara truck driver who fatally injured a state trooper who had pulled over another driver on the Thruway has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in state prison. Gary Blakley of Ridgeway pleaded...
View ArticleSinkhole closes section of Regional Road 20 this morning
Police warning motorists to choose an alternate route if they need to use Regional Road 20 from South Grimsby Road to Thirty Road in West Lincoln today.Officers were called to the area early this...
View ArticleSmithville man injured in motorcycle crash
Another serious motorcycle crash in Niagara.A 35 year old Smithville man suffered life threatening injuries when he lost control of his bike on Smithville Road last night around 8:30.The bike left the...
View ArticleArrest in West Lincoln break in
Police have made an arrest in a break and enter investigation in West Lincoln.Police say on August 25th, someone broke into the garage of a local home and attempted to steal a vehicle.When that failed,...
View ArticlePair of job fairs next week in Niagara
Looking for a job or a new career?A couple of job fairs are scheduled in Niagara next week.The Meridian Centre is hosting a job fair September 9th and 10th, looking to fill more than 200 positions...
View ArticleEnvironment Canada out with fall/winter outlook
There's some good news when it comes to this year's fall and winter forecasts.David Philips, senior climatologist with Environment Canada says the temperature outlook for this fall, is warmer than...
View ArticleParents to hold province-wide protest today over new sex ed curriculum
Parents who want the province to scrap the new sex ed curriculum will be protesting outside all 107 MPP constituency offices this morning including the office of St. Catharines MPP Jim Bradley.Parents...
View ArticleWhere the leaders are today
Conservative Leader Stephen Harper heads today to Abbotsford, BC, an area where his party has been strong but is facing a determined challenge from the New Democrats.Before that, Harper will make a...
View ArticleUpdate: Sinkhole closes section of RR 20
It's going to be a couple of days of detours for motorists travelling on Regional Road 20 in West Lincoln.A large sinkhole was discovered this morning around 4 o'clock on the roadway between South...
View ArticleYMCA to host annual Doggie Dip
It's hot and sticky and it's a sure bet Fido would love nothing better than a nice cool dip.The St Catharines YMCA is inviting dog owners to bring their four legged friends to enjoy the last dog days...
View ArticleOakville driving instructor charged with allegedly sexually assaulting a student
Police have charged a driving instructor for allegedly sexually assaulting a student.Halton police say they began investigating when a young female filed a complaint about her instructor in...
View Article22 year old arrested after a recent rash of break & enters in St.Catharines
Police have arrested a suspect in daytime break & enters in St.Catharines. Officers have been investigating a rash of daytime residential break and enters that occurred between August 13th and...
View ArticleSt.Catharines offering ways for residents to cool off
In response to the hot conditions in Niagara today the city of St.Catharines is offering ways for you to cool off.The city has extended operating hours at splash pads, pools and community centres.For a...
View ArticleHeat Alert issued for Niagara
An Excessive Heat Alert has been issued today by Niagara Region Public Health as the humidex is expected to reach 40C.Niagara residents are advised to take extra precautions during episodes of extreme...
View ArticleAvril Lavigne, Chad Kroeger separated, say they remain 'best of friends'
Canadian music stars Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger have announced their separation.Lavigne, 30, announced the split on Instagram, vowing that the couple remain ``the best of friends.''They began...
View ArticleMeridian Centre in St.Catharines is hiring
The Meridian Centre in St.Catharines is hiring.SMG Canada, is currently recruiting for positions in all departments at Niagara's newest home for entertainment.They will be holding a job fair at the...
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