CAA Niagara has a new President
CAA Niagara has a new President.The appointment of Drew Chamberlain was announced today.The chartered accountant, and management consultant will take over as President and Chief Executive Officer of...
View ArticleJays replace Anthopoulos, promote Tony LaCava to interim GM
Tony LaCava has been promoted to interim general manager of the Toronto Blue Jays.New Blue Jays president and chief executive officer Mark Shapiro confirmed the move at a news conference today.LaCava...
View ArticleLike Adele's new song? You are not alone....
Adele's ``Hello'' has become the first song to sell one million tracks in a week.Nielsen Music said Monday that Adele's comeback track sold 1.11 million digital songs, setting a new record. Flo Rida's...
View ArticleSanta is coming to Niagara Falls for the parade in less than two weeks
Less than two weeks to go before the 2015 Niagara Falls Santa Claus Parade.It will be held on Saturday November 14 in downtown Niagara Falls on Queen Street beginning at 11:00 am.Organizers say this...
View ArticleCUPE and Education Ministry reach deal
The province has reached a deal with CUPE, the association that represents support staff at Ontario's schools.The tentative agreement means all job action at schools will stop.Education Minister Liz...
View ArticleBREAKING: Ontario strikes deals with ETFO
Ontario has reached a tentative deal with public elementary teachers, ending a work-to-rule campaign that began last spring.The Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario says it is advising its...
View ArticleSt. Catharines to fight to save Glen Ridge Elementary
St. Catharines council has voted to save Glen Ridge Public School.Councillors have thrown their support behind a motion introduced by Matt Harris, noting the city does not support the DSBN's...
View ArticleSIU called in to investigate Fort Erie crash involving NRP
The province's Special Investigations Unit has been called in to investigate a serious crash in Fort Erie involving Niagara Regional Police.It happened last night around 11:30 at the corner of Netherby...
View ArticleThorold grandfather back in court today on manslaughter charge
A 37 year old Thorold man charged with manslaughter in the death of his grandson will be in a St. Catharines court today for a bail hearing.Brian Matthews made a brief court appearance yesterday after...
View ArticleSIU releases more details about investigation into Fort Erie crash
The province's Special Investigations Unit has released more details of their investigation into a crash involving a Niagara Regional Police cruiser in Fort Erie.The SIU tells CKTB News, just after 11...
View Article40 schools across Quebec shut down after threat
About 40 schools across Quebec have been shut down because of an emailed threat.Acting Public Security Minister Pierre Moreau says police are taking the threat seriously and are making sure all of the...
View ArticleWelland hospital to receive $500,000 for endoscopy services
Half a million dollars has been committed to Welland's hospital for endoscopy services.OneFoundation for Niagara Health System made the announcement today of a $500,000 commitment from the Welland...
View ArticleNiagara businesses being targeted by email scam
Niagara police are out with a warning to local businesses about an email scam.The Central Fraud Unit says businesses, particularly businesses that deal with foreign suppliers or foreign businesses...
View ArticleSkate Niagara will be coming back to St.Catharines
For the second year in a row, Canadian Olympians and international figure skating stars will hit the ice in St. Catharines.The Skate Niagara Ice Show will feature some of the biggest names in figure...
View ArticleTwo charged with forcible confinement in Niagara Falls after man brought to...
The NRP have arrested two people after a man suffered serious injuries over the weekend.On Sunday November 1st police were called to the Greater Niagara General Hospital in Niagara Falls after a man...
View ArticlePolice looking for witnesses to bar fight in Niagara Falls
Police are looking for witnesses after an assault at a bar in Niagara Falls.Officers were called to the Sunset Bar and Grill on Sunday November 1st at 1:30am for a report of a disturbance.Police say a...
View ArticleUpcoming Hwy 406 weekend closure
As work continues on the Burgoyne Bridge in St. Catharines, a stretch of the 406 will be closed for an entire weekend.Friday November 6th at 10pm the highway will be sealed off from Westchester to...
View ArticleWalmart notifying Niagara customers of potential security breach
Some Niagara customers who had photos printed at Walmart are getting emails telling them their financial information may have been breached.Back in July, Walmart Canada disabled its online Photo Centre...
View ArticleBREAKING-NRP report 3 more cases of candy tampering in Niagara
Niagara Regional Police confirm they are now investigating three more cases of candy tampering.Police say a 15 year old girl in Fort Erie found a small razor blade in a bite size Twix bar.She was not...
View ArticleTwo arrested in St. Catharines cocaine bust
Two St Catharines men have been busted for allegedly trafficking in cocaine.Police moved in yesterday, and arrested three people during a suspected drug deal.Police also seized some cocaine, marijuana...
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