The SIU is investigating an incident that resulted in the death of a 27-year-old St. Catharines man on Saturday. A release from the Unit said Niagara Regional Police officers responded to a call of
Ontario Provincial Police have identified the bodies of two St. Catharines residents in a double homicide investigation. The bodies were found in Highlands East Township in the area of Glamor Lake Rd. on
In preparation for the launch of Canada’s first postsecondary cannabis production program, Niagara College held a panel to discuss the future of pot in Niagara. The consensus: the cannabis industry will bring positive
A 36-year-old woman was sexually assaulted while walking in St. Catharines on Friday. Police say the incident occurred between 7:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. in the area of Pelham Rd. and McKay St.
A man and woman have been arrested in connection with a Niagara Falls shooting that occurred outside of a local bar on Main St. in October. The incident took place around 2:25 a.m.
The Regional Municipality of Niagara Police Services Board has re-elected Regional Coun. Bob Gale to serve a fourth term as chair of the Board and has also re-elected Kenneth Gansel to serve a
The annual Niagara Food and Wine Expo won’t be happening this year. The event, which has taken place at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in previous years, was not booked to return this year,
Get out your boots and put on your hearts, because Niagara Falls is getting its own country music festival. Organizers are planning for Frost Stampede, a two-day country music festival, to hit the
Ontario Provincial Police say they’ve found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing following an investigation into the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority. The investigation was launched in November 2016 when Niagara Regional Police requested that
On Wednesday it was announced that Niagara-on-the-Lake residents will be saying goodbye to a true piece of local heritage: Parliament Oak School. The DSBN sold the site for almost $5 million while NOTL town
UPDATE: On Wednesday, police charged 20-year-old Cameron Hobbs of Hamilton with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle in relation to a collision that occurred in November, in which an Audi became airborne after striking
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Niagara Falls Comic Con announced Wednesday it has a new title sponsor: Brock University. “We’re extremely excited to have Brock University on board for Niagara Falls Comic Con,” said Chris Dabrowski, the convention’s show
The District School Board of Niagara has sold Parliament Oak. A release from the DSBN today said: “Following a decision by the Board of Trustees, the DSBN has agreed to sell the Parliament
Niagara Falls coffee shops could soon be emitting a purplish haze — like a kettle, steeping a fresh brew of tourism-dollar tea. Niagara Falls council will ask leaders of the city's tourism industry for input on allowing Amsterdam-style marijuana cafes
Niagara Falls resident Angela Peebles received a round of applause at city council on Tuesday after giving a powerful presentation on the lack of resources for the homeless in the city. She said
Watch the Jan. 23 meeting of Niagara Falls city council here. Starts at 5 p.m.
UPDATE: A man has been charged in connection to the robbery of a Subway restaurant in the area of Victoria Ave. and Jepson St. in Niagara Falls. Police say members of the public helped identify
Niagara College will host its annual All About Options Employment and Education Expo on Jan. 24 and 25, offering students and visitors an opportunity to meet prospective employers and explore opportunities in full-time,
Two Brock University scientists, a chemist and an expert on parasites, have produced and tested what Brock is calling a “groundbreaking” device that can detect diseases from DNA samples at a fraction of
Super Troopers star Erik Stolhanske, a.k.a. Rabbit Thorny, will be be making a stop in Niagara Falls in March as part of a promotional tour for the new Super Troopers 2 movie. An
Niagarans who frequently cross the border can rest easy, as the United States federal government shutdown will not significantly affect U.S. travel for Canadians. The United States considers border services to be essential services and will
Think big. Like $50 million big. That’s the message the Niagara Region is sending to residents who have ideas of how $50 million towards “smart city” technology could change the region, in a call
Police say a number of items, including several firearms, were stolen during a break-and-enter in Fort Erie on Friday. The incident occurred between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. at a residence in the area of Netherby Rd and
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