BREAKING - Hostage taking in West African Nation of Mali
At least three people were killed after men shouting "God is great" and armed with guns and grenades stormed the Radisson Blu hotel in Mali's capital Friday morning and trapped guests inside, military...
View ArticleNYE show will go on in Niagara Falls, but not on TV
If you want to catch the New Year's Eve show in Queen Victoria Park, you will have to brave the cold and head to the park this year.Global TV making it official, it will not be broadcasting the...
View ArticleNiagara Falls MP Rob Nicholson named to Conservative shadow cabinet
A mix of Conservative rookies and veterans has been given key roles in the party's shadow cabinet, unveiled Friday by interim leader Rona Ambrose.Long-time MP Lisa Raitt will serve in the key position...
View ArticleWinter Festival of Lights kicks off this weekend
It will be lights, camera, action for the kickoff to the 33rd annual Winter Festival of Lights.The official lighting of Queen Victoria Park is set for tomorrow evening with two shows at 6 and 7 pm on...
View ArticleProvince announces grant for St. Catharines
The Province announcing a fifty-three thousand dollar grant today from the Ontario Sport and Recreation fund to support the beyond the playground program in St. Catharines.Mayor Walter Sendzik on hand...
View ArticleLiberals say books are billions deeper in the hole
The new Liberal government says the federal books it inherited from its Conservative predecessors are on track to be billions of dollars deeper in the hole than expected.But Finance Minister Bill...
View ArticleHostage siege over in Mali
Malian state T-V is reporting all remaining hostages have been freed at the Radisson Blu luxury hotel in the capital Bameko.It's also reporting special forces soldiers have found at least 18...
View Article2 men and girl charged with forcing girl, 13, into prostitution: Toronto police
Police in Toronto say two men and a girl are facing charges after a 13-year-old girl was forced into prostitution.Investigators allege the three met the girl on Facebook and she was lured, and then...
View ArticleNiagara Casinos lead on Top Employers list
For the 6th year, Niagara Casinos is on a top employers list.Mediacorp Canada Hamilton-Niagara's Top Employers list was released today.The list includes employers in the Hamilton-Niagara area that are...
View Article20 bullets pumped into NF home in what NRP call cowardly act of violence
Niagara police now say 20 bullets were fired at a Niagara Falls home and they are hoping someone with information will come forward.On Sunday November 15th at 6:30a.m police were called to 7008 Dell...
View ArticleNiagara Specialized Transit will soon have a new provider
Niagara Specialized Transit will soon have a new look and new service provider.On December 1st BTS Network Inc. will officially become the new service provider for Niagara Specialized Transit.Niagara...
View ArticleSnow coming to parts of southern Ontario
Snow is in the forecast for areas of northern and southern Ontario today.Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warnings for the North Bay, Manitoulin, Muskoka and Burk's Falls areas. Forecasters...
View ArticleNo winning ticket for $33M jackpot
No one has the winning ticket for the $33-million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw. The grand prize for the next draw on Nov. 27 will be $43-million. The lottery's jackpot was last won Nov....
View ArticleBrussels under terrorism threat
Belgium's highest terror alert has been declared for the capital of Brussels, where authorities are warning of a ``very serious'' and ``imminent'' threat. The city's subway is closed today, and...
View ArticleCheers! Canadian whisky the best
It turns out Canadians are good at making more than just beer -- according to Jim Murray's ``Whisky Bible,'' we make the best whisky in the world too. Murray's website names Gimli, Manitoba-made...
View ArticleCanada urges citizens in Belgium to be extremely cautious due to terror threats
The government of Canada is advising travellers in Belgium to exercise a high degree of caution because of the threat of terrorism.Brussels entered a security lockdown Saturday as the Belgian...
View ArticleFormer game show host Jim Perry dies at age 82
Former entertainer and game show host Jim Perry has died, he was 82. Former CTV executive and personal friend Pip Wedge says Perry died Friday. Some media reports say he had suffered from cancer....
View ArticleIceDogs stung 6-2 in Sarnia
The IceDogs gave up two power play goals and a short handed marker in a 6-2 loss in Sarnia. Down two early, Johnny Corneil's 6th goal of the year would make it 2-1 after one period. Niagara seemingly...
View ArticleZimbabwe crowns a new Mister Ugly
Pageant judges have crowned a new winner of for Zimbabwe's 4th annual Mister Ugly contest, upsetting supporters of the crowd favourite and prompting rioting at the event. Judges chose Milton Sere...
View ArticleRobbery in downtown St. Catharines
Police have arrested one person and are looking for a second suspect after an armed robbery in downtown St. Catharines.Detectives patrolling the downtown core were alerted to the robbery that had just...
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