Editorial: Keep it classy, NOTL
Niagara-on-the-Lake might be the prettiest town in Canada, but if it were to be judged based on the conduct of some residents at Monday night’s council meeting, it might also win the title of
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Niagara-filmed movie supports local youth
How far would you go for the people you love? That’s the question explored in the Niagara-made film Fight!, which airs June 22 at the First Ontario Performing Arts Centre in St. Catharines.
Fentanyl bust in St. Catharines
Two St. Catharines residents were arrested Friday after police observed them violating their court imposed bail conditions, which stemmed from a drug investigation in February. Police arrested the pair at about 3:25 p.m.
Downed power lines cause blackout in NOTL
Police said strong winds are responsible for downing multiple power lines in Niagara-on-the-Lake Saturday. Two hyrdro poles were blown partially over on Four Mile Creek Rd. and three were completely blown over on Conc. 6,
PHOTO GALLERY: Broncos golf ball hunt
Vehicles were lined down Lakeshore Rd. and into the parking lot of Seaway Farms on Saturday as hundreds gathered for a golf ball hunt to raise money for the Humboldt Broncos.
29th collision at same intersection last straw for NOTL councillors
This story has been updated to include new information from the Region. Niagara-on-the-Lake councillors are demanding change after Thursday saw the 29th car accident in five years at the intersection of Line 3 and Four
Welland woman facing alleged drug charges
A Welland woman was arrested on multiple alleged drug-related charges Wednesday. Police say the arrest is the result of an investigation into the sale of cocaine from a Welland residence. As the investigation
New tax laws could bring boom in breweries
Changes to provincial laws for small breweries could mean an even bigger boom in craft beer production in Niagara. The changes, announced Monday at Amsterdam Brewery in Toronto by Ontario’s Minister of Finance Charles Sousa,
Jewelry thief arrested
A man was charged Tuesday after allegedly stealing $2,800 worth of jewelry from a store in Niagara Falls. Police say uniformed and street crime officers “flooded the area” and were able to identify
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Voicing dreams of Broadway
Although there’s no denying she’s got the pipes for it, 15-year-old Sydney Cornett has no interest in becoming the next Taylor Swift. The classically-trained singer, who has already scooped up more than 35
Spots open for Garage Sale at the Gale
Clean out your attics and basements, because the city of Niagara Falls is looking for volunteers for its annual Garage Sale at the Gale in June. The event, put on by the city’s
VIDEO/PHOTO GALLERY: Malcolmson Eco Park controlled burn
A controlled burn at Malcolmson Eco Park in St. Catharines went off basically without a hitch on Monday, said the project’s burn chief Greg Eckhardt.
Welland convenience store robbed
A Welland convenience store was the victim of an armed robbery on Friday. Police say the incident occurred around 10 p.m. when a suspect entered Golden Variety convenience store at 790 Clare Ave.
Two females assaulted, robbed in Niagara Falls
Two females were violently assaulted and robbed at a casino in Niagara Falls Friday. Police say the incident occurred following an “agreed upon money exchange for services.” The two females were transported to
NC agri-food complex receives $1M donation
Niagara College announced Friday it received a $1 million donation towards its Achieving Dreams campaign. The money will be used to develop, equip and furnish a new 49,000 square-foot four-storey agri-food innovation complex
MISSING PERSON: Gurwinder Chhina
Niagara Regional Police are appealing to the public to help locate a missing 25-year-old man who was last seen in Niagara Falls. Gurwinder Chhina of Hamilton was last seen in the early morning
Port Colborne man facing child pornography charges
A Port Colborne man is facing multiple alleged child pornography charges. On Thursday, Niagara Regional Police arrested 40-year-old Jason Favaro after executing a search warrant at a residence in Port Colborne. Police said
Pleasant Manor 160-bed facility gets green light
After nearly 20 years of planning, Radiant Care Pleasant Manor will officially be able to move forward on constructing a new 160-bed long-term care facility in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The green light came Thursday when Ontario Minister of
Yellow Door Theatre taking talent show submissions
Yellow Door Theatre Project will host its second annual Spring Talent Night on April 28. The charity show will see local kids 18-years-old from around the Niagara region showcase a variety of talents
Niagara’s Top Comic returns
The fourth annual Niagara's Top Comic contest kicked off Thursday at Showtime Comedy Club in St. Catharines, with Taylor Grant, Bonez Poley and Drew Hayes advancing to the semi-finals on May 3. The competition searches
Pedestrian stuck, killed in Welland
A 65-year-old woman was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Welland Thursday night. The incident occurred at around 10:15 p.m. on Southworth St. near Morningstar Ave. Police said a 2009 Pontiac
RATG gets things geeky in Welland
Ryan Fleming of Welland has always known he was meant to entertain. That, and he’s always been a self-professed “geek.” Combine those traits with theatre and arts performance training from Humber College, and you
Police seek Burgoyne Bridge vandals
St. Catharines police are appealing to the public for information about numerous graffiti “tags” found on Burgoyne Bridge. The bridge was vandalized sometime during the night of March 31, police said. Anyone with
PHOTO GALLERY: Filming in NOTL
In case you missed it, production crews from Hideaway Pictures and HP Holiday Calendar Productions Inc. are filming a Christmas movie called “Holiday Calendar” in Niagara-on-the-Lake this month.
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