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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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.
DSBN goes for 2,000,000 minutes of coding
Students around Niagara are taking part in the global Hour of Code movement, with the goal of reaching 2,000,000 minutes of coding between the entire DSBN. The program, which encourages students to spend at least
Niagara Falls accepting 2018 My City Guide submissions
The city of Niagara Falls is now accepting submissions to be included in its 2018 spring and summer My City Guide. Non-profit organizations can submit their contact information to be included and in
UPDATE: Vigil and memorial fund for slain Brock student
UPDATE: Due to such wide community interest, the vigil is moved from room AS216 to the Pond Inlet, which is located in the Mackenzie Chown Complex at Brock University. The vigil will start promptly at 3
Country star Tim Hicks donates to Niagara schools
Four Niagara public schools will be getting new additions to their music departments on Dec. 19, when country music superstar Tim Hicks and Niagara Conservatory of Music owner Greg Wierzcholski drop in to donate
Sayzee show to support Pelham Cares
Late Club Niagara wants to show support for local families this Christmas. Club promoters have arranged a charity night called “Giving Back to the City, Lil Bitty” for this Friday at Late Club,
Man swings hatchet at vehicle in Port Colborne
A pedestrian might have swung a hatchet at a passing vehicle in Port Colborne during the weekend, according to police. Police say they were called to the area of Highway 3 and Killaly
Collision kills 19-year-old in Port Colborne
A 19-year-old man is dead after his vehicle struck a tree in Port Colborne Tuesday morning. Police said at approximately 10:10 a.m., officers and emergency vehicles responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision
Twisted Sister frontman booked for Comic Con 2018
It seems Niagara Falls Comic Con is breaking into the world of classic rock, with the announcing of an iconic rock star for the second year in a row. Last year, former Ramones
Falls woman supports mental health her way
Laura Thomas of Niagara Falls is doing something for mental health. Through her business Focus Fix Fit, the mother of two is trying to tackle mental health issues in a different way, by
Niagara College supports Community Care
Niagara College has selected Community Care of St. Catharines & Thorold as the recipient of the college’s 21st Many Hands project, which each year sees students support a local community non-profit organization through
Christmas Parade coming to town
The annual Niagara-on-the-Lake Christmas Parade will march its way down Queen St. this Saturday. The parade, traditionally one of the largest in the region, will see floats, marching bands and of course Santa
Wrong turn leads to arrests
Making a wrong turn at the Peace Bridge in Fort Erie turned out to be a big mistake for two alleged fraudsters. After a vehicle made the wrong turn on Thursday, three men were sent
Brock student fatally shot in Hamilton
A 19-year-old Brock University student who was aspiring to become a doctor was shot and killed Saturday night in Hamilton after trying to help an elderly man who was being accosted by two
Socials awards finals hit Falls
The awards ceremony for Niagara’s first-ever social media awards The Socials will take place Monday night at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Niagara Falls. The finalists span through eight categories: top social media account,
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