Pietrangelo: taxpayers should see OLG benefits
Niagara Falls Coun. Victor Pietrangelo wants it plain and clear just how much money taxpayers are saving as a result of the city’s OLG contract. He said the feeling by a lot of
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UPDATED: Wanted woman arrested
UPDATE: Police arrested Savanna Defrias without incident on Friday. Defrias is charged with theft of motor vehicle, theft under $5,000 and failure to provide the necessities of life. She attended a bail Hearing on Saturday
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NRP: impaired driving stats for 2017
Niagara Regional Police say they laid 528 impaired driving charges in 2017. Of those charges, 43 per cent were laid between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m., and 39 per cent were laid between
Spring Festival celebrations expected to draw crowds
A celebration of the Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival, will take place in St. Catharines on Saturday. More than 550 people are expect attend the event, which will be from
What’s happening Family Day in the Falls?
What’s going on Family Day in Niagara Falls? There are plenty of events to take advantage of in the city this Family Day, Monday, Feb. 19. Here is a list of some community events, most of
Canada/US border: by the numbers
2017 was a busy year for Canadian border services officers in southern Ontario, with more than 14 million conveyances and nearly 25 million travellers. In Niagara, officers dealt with incidents such as the seizeure of
State of the City tickets available
Tickets are available for the annual Niagara Falls State of The City Address with Mayor Jim Diodati. The event is presented by OLG and Hornblower Niagara Cruises and will see the mayor address members
Niagara students to be showcased on Parliament Hill
Three students from Niagara College will have projects showcased at Parliament Hill on Monday and Tuesday. Their work will be highlighted to MPs from across Canada as part of two parliamentary showcases. The
Niagara District Airport appoints interim CEO from Region
?The Niagara District Airport has appointed Daniel Pilon, the Niagara Region’s associate director of organizational performance, as interim chief executive officer. A Friday release from the Region said Pilon has nearly two decades
Third child pornography arrest in February
A St. Catharines man has been arrested on alleged child pornography charges. Police say an investigation started in January let them to a St. Catharines residence, where a search warrant was executed Friday.
Niagara Falls is calling all local artists
In the words of Neil Buchanan, “this is an art attack.” Maybe several — or at least that’s the goal. The city of Niagara Falls is calling all local artists to participate in
UPDATE: Missing St. Catharines man located
UPDATE: Police have located 77-year-old Christian Snejdar, who went missing from St. Catharines Thursday afternoon around 2 p.m. During the investigation into Snejdar's whereabouts, police learned he was registered with Project Lifesaver Niagara, a
Brock to cover tuition for international PhD students
Brock University announced Thursday that starting May. 1 the school will match the tuition costs for international students who are enrolled in a PhD programs. Brock officials said the move is part of a
Driver charged in death of Falls woman
Ontario Provincial Police have charged a man in connection with a January collision on the QEW which claimed the life of 22-year-old Nicole Turcotte of Niagara Falls and left a 19-year-old woman in hospital in critical condition.
Niagara Entrepreneur of the Year Awards hit White Oaks Feb. 23.
Entrepreneurs from around Niagara will be celebrated this month, when the 24th annual Niagara Entrepreneur of the Year Awards hits White Oaks Resort & Spa in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Feb. 23. The gala dinner
Utah child porn investigation leads to arrest of Thorold man
A child pornography investigation started in Utah has led to the arrest of a Thorold man. In November of 2016, authorities in Farmington, Utah received a complaint through the National Center for Missing and Exploited
Fire rips through Falls motel
A Thursday morning fire caused extensive damage to A-1 Inn in Niagara Falls, located at 7895 Lundy's Ln. Details are limited at this time though it is reported two individuals suffered minor injuries and were treated on-scene.
Falls man facing fentanyl trafficking charges
Police have arrested yet another Niagara Falls resident in connection with the alleged trafficking of fentanyl. On Tuesday, police concluded a January investigation which led to the arrest of two individuals in the
Film screening to target homelessness
Krista Loughton, director of Us and Them — a Canadian documentary about homelessness — will be in Niagara on Friday for a public screening of the film. The screening will take place at Brock University’s David
Craig Cardiff to play Warehouse
Canadian singer/songwriter Craig Cardiff will be making a stop in Niagara for a show at the Warehouse Concert Hall in St. Catharines on Feb. 13. The show is hosted by Brock University Students’
Sick Kidz for Sick Kids returns Friday
Get prepared to rock out and have your gut busted for children in need, as the eighth-annual Sick Kidz for Sick Kids fundraiser returns to Niagara Falls on Friday. The event will start
UPDATED: Vinyl factory burns to ground
A vinyl factory in Port Colborne, Vinyl Works, was englufed in flames along the canal Tuesday morning shortly after 7 a.m., sending a steady stream of thick black smoke into the sky for hours. The
WFOL: by the numbers
The Winter Festival of Lights has comes to an end for 2017/2018 season, having illuminated Niagara Falls from Nov. 18 to Jan 31. This year’s festival was the biggest yet, received national attention
2021 Canada Games announces CEO
The 2021 Canada Games, set to hit the Niagara region, announced Wayne Parrish as its chief executive officer. The Host Society for the Games announced the decision on Jan. 31, following a national
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