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Niagara Falls students to seed-bomb cemetery

Small Scale Farms, in partnership with Niagara Falls' Park in the City Committee, is hosting the first-ever Schools In Bloom seed-bomb event on Wednesday at the Fairview Cemetery in Niagara Falls. The event, led

Truth and humour with comedian Ally Dick

Ally Dick didn’t surprise anyone when she became a stand-up comic. The 28-year-old was basically born into it, with her father having been a comedian her whole life. As she puts it, when

NOTL axes plan to reduce voting stations

Residents of Niagara-on-the-Lake are getting their polling stations back. In 2014, after the municipal boundaries changed, the town proposed reducing the number of polling stations from eight to five. This month the town suggested it was going

Region-wide battery collection next week

Niagara Region is collecting used batteries next week to help keep them out of landfills. Residents are asked to leave unwanted batteries in a sealed, clear plastic bag next to their recycling by 7

April is ‘Be a Donor Month’

Niagara Health and Trillium Gift of Life Network are encouraging Niagara residents to become organ donors. “We’re grateful for our partnership with Trillium Gift of Life Network and the lives that have been saved because

Gun amnesty sees 267 guns recovered so far

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are midway through a month-long gun amnesty program which allows people to safely dispose of restricted firearms to police without facing charges. So far 267 guns have been collected. “This is for any Ontario

Chinese restaurant to replace Rooster

Little Red Rooster in Niagara-on-the-Lake is being converted into a Chinese restaurant, expected to open in June. The location will be the third Asian-style restaurant rolled out by Vintage Hotels in the last three years, including Niagara's Finest

Getting in the LOOP with Free Ill

It's not just a record, it's a movement. That's the philosophy behind Free Ill, Niagara's “unified collective” of hip-hop artists, who are set to release their second EP “LIVE: Out Of Page” on April 20. The

Golf ball hunt to support Humboldt Broncos

After 16 members of the Humbolt Broncos hockey team died as the result of a tragic bus crash accident in northeastern Saskatchewan April 6, the news resonated with people across the country and the world.

Sendzik talks St. Catharines age-friendly award

The city of St. Catharines received Ontario's Age-Friendly Community Recognition Award on March 26, in recognition of its age-friendly community action plan, “A City for All Ages.” Only 88 of more than 400 Ontario

Fatal collision in Niagara Falls

A 75-year-old man was killed Sunday after losing control of his 2011 Chevrolet pickup truck and striking a tree in Niagara Falls. Police say the collision occured around 2:30 p.m. on Cherrygrove Rd. near Dorchester

Distraction thefts reported across region

Niagara Regional Police are warning residents of a rise in “distraction thefts” across the region in recent weeks. The gimmick involves suspects distracting victims with cheap imitation jewelry by placing it on them, at which

Activity still bustling at Court House Theatre

Although the Shaw Fesitval won't be hosting official plays at the Court House for the time being, the building is still bustling with art and activity. The Festival will continue using the building as a rehearsal space, as well as

Welland attracts foreign investment

Welland is attracting foreign investors. Welland Mayor Frank Campion, the city's director of economic development Dan Degazio and chief financial officer Steve Zorbas attended the Le Marché International des Professionnels de l’Immobilier (MIPIM) in Cannes,

Wind, rain warning for Niagara

Environment Canada has issued a wind and rain warning for Tuesday for the Niagara region. Strong winds may cause local power outages and flying debris, said a public notice. Niagara Falls, Welland, St. Catharines and Grimsby are expected to

Silversmith expansion to double seating capacity

Construction is underway for a new expansion at Silversmith Brewing Company in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The new development, which broke ground in January, will increase the establishment's seating capacity from 50 to around 100, said Silversmith

Driver clocked going 145 km/h

A 23-year-old has been charged with stunting after being caught speeding at 145 km/h on Sunday in Welland. Police said they clocked the speed at approximately 11:18 a.m. in a 60 km/h zone. “I have no reason to be going

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