Canada sees rise in US visitors in 2017.
It’s almost as if they’re escaping something — or somebody — with Canada seeing a rise in American visitors in 2017. Okay, fair enough — it could also have to do with the fact Canada was
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Brock students ready for sold out Monster Pitch
Four Brock University student teams will present their business ideas to an all-star panel of judges on Monday as the Goodman School of Business Monster Pitch competition returns to the FirstOntario Performing Arts
Arrests made in vehicle warming thefts
Two men were arrested in Niagara Falls for an alleged vehicle theft that occurred in the city of St. Catharines, police say. On Friday at approximately 1:15 p.m., police responded to the area of
Coronation Street’s ‘Ken Barlow’ headed to NF Comic Con
William Roache, well known for his portrayal of Ken Barlow in Coronation Street, is headed to Niagara Falls Comic Con in June. It will be Roache’s first appearance at a Canadian comic convention,
Police arrest holiday thief
Niagara Regional Police have arrested a man in connection with investigations in both Niagara Falls and St. Catharines. Police say they received numerous complaints of commercial break-and-enters over the holidays, which resulted in
Last three free Tim Hortons public skates
The last three free Tim Horton’s public skates for Niagara Falls this holiday season are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Gale Centre and Saturday the Chippawa Arena. Here is the schedule: Gale
Falls man arrested selling stolen bicycle
A Niagara Falls man has been charged in connection with selling stolen high-end bicycles, police say. Members of the Street Crime unit arrested a man on Tuesday for allegedly selling a custom built
Garbage collection delayed across the region
Garbage collection is delayed across Niagara. ?Niagara Region says as a result of the cold weather, its collection contractor Emterra Environmental was unable to complete all of Friday’s garbage, recycling and organics collection
Man, 27, missing from Niagara Falls
A man has gone missing from Niagara Falls. Police commenced an investigation into the welfare and whereabouts of 27-year-old Dakota Anzovino on Saturday. Anzovino is described as white, five-foot-seven and around 160-pounds, having
PHOTO GALLERY: Niagara Falls New Year’s Eve
“We are Canadian.”
That was the theme the rang in the new year in Niagara Falls, being chanted in between musical acts and echoed by nearly all who took the stage.
UPDATE: Warming centres in Niagara Falls
UPDATE: Niagara Falls has established an overnight emergency shelter at The Salvation Army (5720 Dorchester Rd.) for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, available from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. to those who need to escape the cold. ORIGINAL:
Man arrested for drugging female
A man has been arrested for allegedly administering a noxious substance to a female victim on two occasions. Niagara Regional Police say the investigation began in July, when the victim contacted police to
Livestock creator wants local talent at NYE shows
The Niagara Falls New Year’s Eve show this year will see the return of a live national broadcast and a line-up of all Canadian musicians, but it won’t see any local acts take
Niagara Falls receives five MarCom awards
The city of Niagara Falls has been awarded five MarCom Awards for marketing and communication excellence in 2017, for its Let’s Talk Niagara Falls engagement program. The program's website and supporting videos took
Community protests selling of school
It was reminiscent of the final scene in The Grinch Who Stole Christma, as a crowd of around 150 people, young and old, gathered hand-in-hand around Parliament Oak School two days after Christmas to protest the selling of the property.
Cyclist pays it forward in Niagara
When English adventure cyclist Ben Watts pedalled through the Niagara Region last July during a North American tour, his luck took a turn for the worst when his bike was stolen. Police could not initially
‘Call to arms’ at Parliament Oak
It’s a demo to stop a potential demo. Niagara-on-the-Lake resident Barbara Tranter is organizing what she’s calling a literal “call to arms” to peacefully protest the selling of Parliament Oak School, by gathering enough people to
New Year’s Eve parking prices break $40
Niagara Falls is rolling out its new municipal parking plan with New Year’s Eve prices sitting at a flat rate of $40 for the Clifton Hill area and $20 for the Fallsview area.
Shots fired lead to arrest
A 34-year-old man was arrested Thursday as the result of an investigation into shots fired at a Niagara Falls residence. The incident occurred at around 10 p.m. on Nov. 24, in the area
TFP Results: Tobogganing at Firemens Park
Ten Foot Poll results update: Should tobogganing be allowed in Firemens Park? Though the poll is not closed, 95 per cent of people think tobogganing should be allowed in Firemens Park in Niagara Falls.
PHOTO GALLERY: Sparkle Awards winners announced
For those that take their holiday light displays to the next level, there are the Sparkle Lighting Awards, which each year recognize the best residential and commercial lighting displays in Niagara Falls. This
Falls man facing child pornography charges
A Niagara Falls man has been arrested and charged with possession of child pornography and making it available. Police launched an investigation into the online sexual exploitation of children in November and members
Public Health: First laboratory flu cases in Niagara
One of Canada’s top ten killers is on the loose in Niagara. Niagara Region Public Health has confirmed the first laboratory cases of the flu for this outbreak season, from October to April.
Holiday garbage schedule
Here’s the Niagara Region garbage collection schedule for the holiday season. Garbage, recycling and compost collection will be moved one day later in the week following Christmas Day and in the week following
West Lincoln to get second seat on regional council
It’s official, an additional member will be added to Niagara regional council to represent West Lincoln. Residents of the township will be able to vote to elect a new regional councillor during the
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