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ABN aims to educate future politicians
A recently formed non-partisan political activist group, A Better Niagara, has been making some noise in the political community by hosting events across the region to help educate those interested in running in the
Brock to mark Black History Month with several events
With Black History Month two days away, events are being planned across the community to celebrate and honour the history of black Canadians. Throughout February, Brock University will host a series community events,
Crash victim remembered for strength and sensibility
Nicole Turcotte was a soldier. She juggled two or three jobs at all times, volunteered in the community and was all around a level-headed, figure-it-out type of girl, with a gift and passion
McGuire got $870,000 retirement pay
The Regional Municipality of Niagara Police Services Board announced Monday it paid Chief Jeff McGuire $870,000 in retirement pay. As well, his work vehicle, computer, cellphone, iPad and printer were given to him on
Three arrested in Falls shooting
Three people have been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred in Niagara Falls early Sunday morning. Police said at approximately 3:30 a.m., officers were at local hotel in the area of
PLACES: Evel Knievel Museum
Niagara Falls is a unique place in Canada and the world, and within it there are plenty of fascinating places to explore. Not only does the city have, well, the Niagara Falls, but it
UPDATED: SIU investigate death of St. Catharines man
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
OPP identify bodies of St. Catharines residents
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
NC panel talks pot
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
Woman sexually assaulted in St. Catharines
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.
Falls shooter arrested
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.
Police board chair and vice-chair re-elected
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
Niagara Food and Wine Expo canned
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,
Country music fest set for Falls in 2019
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
OPP find no criminal wrongdoing at NPCA
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
OPINION: NOTL loses local treasure
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: 20-yr-old charged in collision
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
Today’s weather update (Jan. 25, 2018)
Niagara Now correspondent Joe Crawford gives you the weather and traffic updates for Niagara, plus Joe's daily “DYK (did you know) of the day.” Tune in every morning, Monday to Friday to catch the Warrior Weather
Comic Con gets new sponsor
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
Parliament Oak sold
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
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