Richard Harley, Author at Niagara Now

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

Brock professor says Cannabis branding a key issue with legalization

When it comes to legalizing cannabis, how products are branded is going to be a key issue, affecting the industry in more than one way, says a business professor from Brock University. Michael

Falls man compiling book of poetry from around the world

“Not all men die Some walk into history To dwell there everlasting,” This an excerpt of a poem written by an 18-year-old Nigerian man named Membis Godwin, one of the many writers featured

City of Niagara Falls to host free community mental health event

The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee of Niagara Falls is holding a community mental health event on Nov. 23, at the Scotiabank Convention Centre. The free event will feature keynote speaker Valerie Pringle, one

Nominees announced for Niagaras social media awards

The nominees for Niagara’s first-ever social media awards, The Socials, were announced during the weekend, fittingly through social media. The finalists span through eight categories: top social media account, best social media campaign,

UPDATED: Police investigating homicide after body of Hamilton man is found in West Lincoln

UPDATE 2: Police say they’ve confirmed the rear license plate of the black 2005 Ford Escape as E82KMV. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 905-688-4111 ext. 4251 (Badge Number 9896).

79-year-old Grimsby woman facing life-threatening injuries after being struck by truck

A 79-year-old Grimsby woman is suffering from life-threatening injuries after being struck by a Ford F550 pickup truck at the intersection of Christie St. and Olive St. in Grimsby on Tuesday. Emergency vehicles

Brock mourns sudden death of professor

Brock University is in mourning for one of its professors, Zopito Marini, who died suddenly in October while travelling overseas in his hometown of Montebello di Bertona, Italy. A Tuesday release from Brock

Police looking for two men who robbed a Niagara Falls Avondale

Niagara Regional Police are looking for information regarding the robbery of an Avondale store located at 7637 Lundy's Lane in Niagara Falls. Police said two male suspects entered the store shortly after 12:30 a.m. Monday. They

Police welcome public to introduction ceremony for new deputy chief

The Niagara Regional Police are letting the public know they can feel free to join them for an introduction ceremony for NRPS Deputy Chief Brett Flynn. The ceremony will take place at 2

Niagara man finds new purpose after surviving suicide attempt

As an aspiring bodybuilder, Chad Morris is no stranger to carrying heavy weights. But what you wouldn’t know by looking at him is that he carries other weights with him at all times.

Reviving a dead music scene in Niagara

Hip-hop is not dead in Niagara, at least according to RJ Donaldson, a local promoter who is doing all he can to bring down better quality performers to the region. Donaldson’s goal, with the

Coal docks collapse in Fort Erie

The coal docks in Fort Erie collapsed this week, crumbling pieces of the old docks into the into the Niagara River near the international Peace Bridge bridge to the U.S. Ironically, the collapse comes just

All 16 animal abuse charges dropped against St. Catharines veterinarian

All 16 charges have been dropped against a St. Catharines veterinarian who was recorded punching animals in the head and slamming them on a table in his clinic. Mahavir Rekhi, the veterinarian in

Proposed legislation would allow police officers to be suspended without pay

Ontario police who act outside of the policing code of conduct soon might have a little more reason to clean up their acts, with the introduction of new legislation which allows officers to

Niagara Regional Police arrest nine in connection to dial for dope service across Niagara

It was an undercover investigation which police dubbed Project 365, because an alleged dial-for-dope service ran 24-7, selling crack, cocaine and heroin laced with fentanyl in Niagara. On Thursday, during the early hours

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