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
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‘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
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
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