Extreme cold alert lifted
The extreme cold weather alert has been lifted for the Niagara region, though residents are reminded to still use the proper precaution to protect their health in the cold. The Niagara Region provides
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Monday Punday with David Green: Jan. 15, 2018
By David Green What’s up with comedy this week? Mark Debonis hits Showtime Comedy in St. Catharines this Friday and Saturday featuring Barry Taylor. Tickets can be found at, showtimecomedy.com. Shows start at 8
Kijiji weapon sale busted
A Niagara Falls man who allegedly posted a prohibited weapon for sale on Kijiji was arrested after police arranged to meet and buy the weapon. Police became aware of the suspicious advertisement on
Diodati: council to take kinder, more productive path in 2018
Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati called on council last week to look past their personal differences set course on a “more peaceful” and productive path in 2018. “It’s a new year, and we’re
Police seek public help identifying wallet thief
Have you seen this man? Police are looking for assistance in identifying a man suspected of stealing a wallet and illegally using the credit cards within. The incident occurred on January 6, 2018 in the
Police seek NOTL hit-and-run suspect
Police are seeking public assistance identifying a vehicle linked to a hit-and-run that occurred in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Dec. 29. At around 8:30 p.m. on the night of the incident, officers responded to reports that
Two pedestrians struck in separate incidents
Two pedestrians were struck by vehicles in separate incidents on Thursday in St. Catharines, both suffering life-threatening injuries. The first occurred on Niagara St. near Geneva St. around 6 p.m. Police say investigation
Family overwhelmed with support for daughter
It was just before Black Friday, and Stephanie Fast was at a Niagara greenhouse where she works, preparing for the busy weekend while her daughter Evabeth had a playdate. All week, Evabeth’s friend Athina
NRP: Drug investigation leads to arrest
A St. Catharines man has been arrested in connection with a drug investigation that started several months ago, police say. Niagara Regional Police had been investigating the man for involvement in suspected drug
NOTL fraud suspect arrested
A man has been charged with multiple counts of fraud which allegedly occurred in the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. In April of 2017, staff of a NOTL hotel reported the man had been using stolen
Cryptocurrencies are here to stay: Brock University expert
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin may be somewhat volatile, but nonetheless a Brock University finance professor doesn’t believe the blockchain technology behind them is going away. Don Cyr, professor of finance at Brock’s Goodman School
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
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
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