Manning takes reigns at PBA
The Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority elected a new chair and vice-chair in February. This year American Kenneth Manning will replace Canadian Tim Clutterbuck as chair, while Clutterback will serve as
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Falls vehicle looter busted
A Niagara Falls woman was arrested Friday in connection to a series of thefts from vehicles parked in the Lundy's Lane area. Police say an investigation was launched in early February 2018 after
Two arrested for Falls break-and-enter
Police have arrested two Niagara Falls men in connection to a break-and-enter at a brewery on Clifton Hill. Charged with breaking and entering is 31-year-old Trevor Ferron. Charged with breaking and entering and
Brock plans grand opening for renovated library space
A new a state-of-the-art study facility will be unveiled on the fifth floor of the James A. Gibson Library at Brock University on Tuesday. The $460,000 project, to be named the Children’s Educational
Ontario invests $1.1M in Niagara wineries
Ontario is giving more than $1.1 million to two of the province’s wine industry leaders, Diamond Estates Wines and Spirits Limited and Andrew Peller Limited. The investment, coming from the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund, will help the
Falls artist re-imagines art show
Andrea Letourneau is re-imaging the traditional art show. The 25-year-old Niagara Falls artist has fused colour, sound and technology to pioneer a unique exhibit called Depiction, which will showcase “paintings of songs” by local musicians through in
‘Bee City’ buzz in Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls wants to be the region’s second Bee City, following St. Catharines' lead. City council voted to send an application to Bee City Canada at a meeting on Tuesday, after receiving a presentation
Bubble show pops into Falls museum
No bubble is too big. That’s something you can discover first hand during March break at the Niagara Falls Museum, with the “Bubbleology Show” rolls through. The show, hosted by Miss T the
State of the Region early bird tickets available
Early bird tickets are on sale for the annual State of the Region address, which will take place March 28 at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls. The event will see Niagara
Niagara Falls night club shooters arrested
Police have laid charges stemming back to a September shooting that took place outside L8 night club in Thorold. The six-month investigation led at the arrest of five people who together are facing
Niagara College hosts 20th annual DSBN Technological Skills Challenge
More than 350 high school students from across Niagara will compete today in DSBN’s 20th annual Technological Skills Challenge. Students from 17 Niagara high schools will compete in more than 25 challenges across
Niagara Falls Tourism gets $300,000 from city
Niagara Falls will give $300,000 to Niagara Falls Tourism to market the city. City council passed a motion by Coun. Wayne Thomson to approve the funds after a hearing a presentation from Jon Jackson, executive
$400,000 WFOL request moved to budget meeting
Winter Festival of Lights would like an additional $400,000 from the city of Niagara Falls, on top of the $342,000 it normally receives. Festival executive director Tina Myers made a presentation to Niagara
Brock study seeks fathers with newborns
A Brock study is seeking fathers who have or are expecting newborn babies. Allison Flynn-Bowman and her partner knew life would never be the same when they returned home from the hospital with their
Four courses for Soup Kitchen
Niagara Falls Community Outreach will host a steak and seafood dinner in partnership with Peller Estates at Remingtons of Niagara on March 21, in support of the Soup Kitchen. The night will kick
KO for Kids fights for mental health
Get ready to rumble for children’s mental health when the second annual KO for Kids charity boxing event hits Niagara Falls in June. The event, sanctioned by Boxing Ontario, will see participants join forces to
Avoiding delays during spring vacation
It’s spring break, and with that flocks of Canadians will inevitably be heading off to escape the last bits of winter. Whether you’re traveling with family, friends and whether you’re flying to an island
POLICE: missing man might be in Niagara Falls
Police in Hamilton and Niagara are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing Hamilton man who they believe to be in the Niagara Falls area. Fifty-year-old William Bokstein went missing from the
Top Girls production starts Friday
A production of the contemporary play Top Girls will hit the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts in downtown St. Catharines in March. Written by playwright Caryl Churchill, Top Girls
An evening with NHL legend Doug Gilmour
NHL legend Doug “The Killer” Gilmour will be in Niagara Falls tonight for an evening with fans. More than 200 are confirmed to attend the event, which will take place at the Keg Steakhouse
KO for Kids conference Tuesday
It's time to lay the hammer down in the name of knocking out childhood cancer. A press conference will be held Tuesday at the Scotiabank Convention Centre to announce the details of the
OPINION: No, Niagara Falls is not getting a Harry Potter theme park
No, Niagara Falls is not getting its own Harry Potter theme park, contrary to what an article that’s circulating online suggests. In reality, the idea of bringing the Wizarding World to Niagara Falls is not on the table
Soup Kitchen served more than 42,000 in 2017
The Soup Kitchen (Niagara Falls Community Outreach) served more than 42,000 meals in 2017 — around 115 meals per day. Each meal comes with a cost of about $3, according to the Kitchen, meaning the
Police make crime map available for Niagara
Niagara residents have a new way to monitor crime in the region. The new initiative, launch by the Niagara Regional Police Service, will allow community members to access information related to recent criminal
Brewins pub re-opens Saturday
Brewins pub is set to re-open Saturday in Niagara Falls. There will be a VIP event open to local media, key community members, close friends, family and regular customers from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30
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