Richard Harley, Author at Niagara Now

An end to empty classrooms

Niagara College students, and those around the province, are back to school Tuesday morning, after a faculty strike that lasted five weeks was brought to an end by the Ontario government. The College

Former “dragon” David Chilton joins panel of judges for Brock’s Monster Pitch competition

Former “dragon” and author of The Wealthy Barber series David Chilton will join the panel of judges at Brock University's “Monster Pitch” competition in 2018. Monster Pitch is an entrepreneurial pitch competition for Brock students, inspired

Women in Business Awards recipients

The Women in Business Awards, presented by the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce, took place Friday afternoon at Crowne Plaza in Niagara Falls, recognizing the leadership and success of women in Niagara’s business

GALLERY: WFOL draws crowd, even in the rain

The opening ceremonies for the 35th annual Winter Festival of Lights were soggy and muddy on Saturday, though it didn’t stop the pyrotechnics from firing or the crowd from coming out to see this year’s eight-kilometre illuminated route lit up. It did, however, end the fireworks soon after they began.

Tomorrow’s Voices choir for kids to perform first show at FirstOntario PAC

Choir Nation’s kids choir “Tomorrow’s Voices” will perform their first concert Wednesday at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. The choir, composed of children ages seven to 16, will be directed by Niagara Music

Man, 20, suffers life-threatening injuries after crash

Police are asking businesses in the area of Taylor Rd. in Niagara-on-the-Lake to check their surveillance footage after an Audi SUV struck a culvert, became airborne and landed in the parking lot of

GALLERY: Niagara Falls Santa Claus Parade 2017

It might have been misty and cloudy out, but it didn’t stop the crowds from coming to watch the Niagara Falls Santa Claus parade on Saturday.

Niagara Falls man making documentary about addiction

John “Johny” Moore of Niagara Falls is traveling the world to make a documentary about addiction. The 34-year-old spent more than 15 years with serious addictions to a slew of hard drugs, like cocaine and fentanyl.

Niagara band headed on first UK tour

Not even a month after releasing their latest album On a Chain, Niagara-based band Heavy Hearts have announced they will be heading out on a UK tour in January. It will be the first time

Human remains found in Fort Erie

Niagara Regional Police said a member of the public discovered “what they believed to be” human remains on Wednesday near the Friendship Trail in Fort Erie, in the area of Gotham Rd. and

UPDATE: Ontario government steps in to end college strike

UPDATE: The Ontario government said it will be taking steps to end the strike and that students should be back to school by Monday. ORIGINAL: Ontario college faculty voted to reject the colleges’ offer

What’s on in Niagara Falls this weekend?

Here’s a list of events happening in Niagara Falls over the weekend. Friday: – Women in Business Awards, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Crowne Plaza, 5685 Falls Ave. – Captain Underpants P.D.

Curbside pickup delays across Niagara

If your leaf bags don’t get picked up on their regular collection day this week, don’t worry, they should be picked up by Saturday. The Niagara Region says curbside leaf and yard waste

Ontario students suing colleges for tuition refund

Students affected by the province-wide college faculty strike have had enough of not having class. On Tuesday, Charney Lawyers of Toronto, representing 500,000 college students across Ontario, launched a class action lawsuit against 24

Women in Business Awards this Friday

The Women in Business Awards is coming up this Friday, recognizing the leadership and success of women in Niagara’s business community. The awards, presented by the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce, are meant

Julia Pieroway was “the life of the party”

Even though her life ended far too early, Julia Pieroway left a big imprint on those around her. The 20-year-old Welland woman, described by friends as a beautiful soul and the life of the party,

College faculty to vote on ending province-wide strike

Colleges teachers across the province will be voting Tuesday and depending on the results college students might have even longer to wait before they can go back to school. If teachers vote in favour

Community Outreach puts out lottery calendars for 2018

It’s not just a calendar, it’s a way to warm the belly of somebody in need — and it might just win you a prize. For the second year, Niagara Falls Community Outreach

Collision in Niagara Falls claims life of 20-year-old woman

A single-vehicle collision in Niagara Falls has claimed the life of a 20-year-old female. Police said the single-vehicle collision occurred around 2:15 a.m. on Sunday, when a 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier, driven by 22-year-old Jake Pirson, was

Armed man in hotel causes police to shut down St. Catharines’ downtown

Niagara Regional Police shut down part of downtown St. Catharines Saturday afternoon after reports of an armed male located in a 6th floor unit at the Leonard Hotel on St. Paul St. Police

Second public meeting for new cultural hub and farmers’ market in Niagara Falls

The second public meeting for the new cultural hub and farmers’ market in Niagara Falls will be held on Tuesday at the Niagara Falls History Museum, starting at 7 p.m. The meeting will

Giant inflatable Rudolph to lead sleigh in Niagara Falls Santa Claus Parade

Santa Claus will be led by a giant inflatable Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer this year when the annual Niagara Falls Santa Claus Parade marches through downtown Niagara Falls on Saturday, Nov. 18. The parade

GALLERY: Niagara remembers Canada’s heroes

Remembrance Day ceremonies across the country today paid tribute to those who bought our freedom with their lives.

Remembrance Day ceremonies in Niagara for 2017

In case you don’t know where to go to for Remembrance Day this Nov. 11, here is a list of Remembrance Day ceremonies in Niagara: Niagara Falls — 10:45 a.m. at the Gale Centre, 5152

UPDATE: Firearms stolen in Fort Erie

UPDATE: Police have arrested a man in connection to a residential break and enter that occurred in the area of Gorham Rd. and Hershey St. in Fort Erie in October, in which six firearms and

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