Richard Harley, Author at Niagara Now

Falls council wants budgets approved sooner

Niagara Falls councillors say they want to see budgets brought forward sooner, so the city isn’t missing out on deals when it comes to tendering and purchasing. Coun. Joyce Morocco said the question of

Man causes $50,000 damage at St. Catharines hospital

The Niagara Health System Hospital in St. Catharines is looking at approximately $50,000 in property damages after a mischief incident Thursday morning, police say. At approximately 11:55 a.m., police were contacted in regards

Woman comes forward about sexual assault

On Monday, police say a woman attended the Welland police station to report a belated sexual assault. The woman reported that on Saturday at approximately 12:30 a.m. she was walking alone in the

Tourism Partnership appoints new president

Tourism Partnership of Niagara has appointed a new president, tourism industry veteran Anthony Annunziata, following a nation-wide executive leadership search. Annunziata, who has served as interim executive director of the not-for-profit Regional Tourism Organization

Fort George rink a hit

In Canada, with winter comes skating rinks, and for a third year, a rink has been set-up at Fort George Historic Site in Niagara-on-the-Lake, offering a chance to skate the day away and warm up

Niagara ready for Icewine Festival

When life hands you sub-degree temperatures, make icewine. That’s at least what Niagara has become famous for doing, and across the region winemakers are preparing to celebrate the sweet seasonal gift during the

Cider industry booms, CCOVI in game

Across the province, grocery stores are contending to be one of the 95 new retailers authorized to sell cider next year. And with Ontario’s thirst for cider far from quenched, Brock University’s Cool

Brock study further suggests sexual orientation is biological

A research team led by Brock University, which included researchers from Harvard and the University of Toronto, has further evidenced that men’s sexual orientation is likely determined in the womb. The study, a

NRPS hold Holiday Food Drive

Police are once again looking to the public for assistance — only this time it’s not to help solve a crime. The Niagara Regional Police are rolling out their annual Holiday Food and

Falls man arrested for trafficking

A Niagara Falls man has been arrested on alleged drug trafficking charges. On Wednesday, police executed a search warrant at a Falls residence and seized a quantity of cocaine, heroin and crystal methamphetamine,

Ten Foot Poll: Should tobogganing be allowed at Firemens Park?

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Niagara Falls approves 2018 capital budget

The city’s 2018 capital budget was approved at council Tuesday, coming in at $32.6-million, down from $53.8-million in 2017. The capital budget figure does not include Tab 10 projects, to be approved in

Stabbing in Welland leads to arrest

A man was arrested Wednesday morning after assaulting a Welland resident with a knife. At approximately 7:19 a.m., police were called to an apartment unit in downtown Welland for reports of a stabbing.

Ten Foot Poll: Is council right to investigate Ioannoni?

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Falls bank robber arrested

Police say a man was arrested in Niagara Falls Tuesday after robbing a bank. At approximately 2 p.m., the suspect entered the CIBC at 6345 Lundy's Lane with his face disguised and approached

Niagara Falls votes to investigate councillor

Niagara Falls council voted on Tuesday to hire an integrity commissioner to investigate whether Coun. Carolynn Ioannoni violated code of conduct in a series of Facebook posts. Ioannoni, who was not at council,

Town residents fight for Parliament Oak

Locals in the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake aren’t happy about the uncertain future of Parliament Oak, a site of historical significance for Niagara and the country, where it is believed one of the first

Open and closed for the holidays in Niagara Falls

What’s open and closed this holiday season? Niagara Falls City facilities will be closed on Dec. 25, 26, 29 and Jan. 1, including city hall, Coronation 50 Plus Recreation Centre, the recreation and culture

Monday Punday with David Green: Dec. 11, 2017

By David Green. Want to keep up with David this week? He’ll be appearing live on The Cadillac Bill Show on Funny 820 radio this Friday at 9 p.m. As usual, Showtime Comedy Club

Music at the Old Winery

Looking for a little live music? The Old Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake is presenting “handmade” live music every Friday and Saturday night. This Friday, musicians Andy Griffiths and Andrew Aldridge take the stage. Griffiths

Region approves $1.1 billion budget for 2018

The Niagara Region approved its 2018 budget of $1.1 billion on Friday, bringing with it a two per cent increase on the regional portion of residents’ property tax bills. For the average household,

PHOTO GALLERY: NOTL Christmas Parade

Keeping with tradition, thousands lined the streets of old town Niagara-on-the-Lake for the annual Christmas Parade on Saturday.

Here’s a photo gallery.

Niagara Falls receives cycling grant

Niagara Falls is getting $358,604 for new bike lanes and other cycling infrastructure as part of the Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling Program. The city is one of 120 municipalities across Ontario that will

Sendzik: Opioid problem “embarassing”

Disclaimer: Some of the interview subjects in this story requested not to be named out of fear for their safety and the safety of their properties. Niagara has a fatal drug problem and

Alleged cocaine dealers busted

After nearly a year long investigation by police, two St. Catharines residents were arrested Thursday on drug trafficking charges. Police say the investigation, started in January of 2017, involved sales of cocaine throughout St.

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