Liteyears show to raise funds for EP with Juno-winning producer
Niagara Falls-based pop band Liteyears will host a fundraising show for their new EP on August 10 at Taps Brewery in Niagara Falls, to raise money for band members to fly to Vancouver
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Cannery park The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is looking for public input into the design of the new park in the Cannery subdivision in St. Davids. A public consultation will be held Aug. 16 at
Ford trying to stop regional chair election in Niagara
There may no longer be a public election for the regional chair of Niagara. On Friday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced and Minister for Municipal Affairs and Housing Steve Clark announced a series
Open-air fire ban lifted
The temporary open-air burn ban recently issued by Niagara-on-the-Lake Fire and Emergency Services has been lifted due to recent precipitation and the favourable weather forecast. All open-air burning may resume, however, it must
Letter to the editor: From the Sentineal Family
The Sentineal Family has a long tradition of having horses in the Old Town. In the 1970s Fred did weddings for friends and family. This was supported by the late Fred and Jackie,
Niagara Falls issues open-air fire ban
The City of Niagara Falls has issued a ban on all open-air burning in the city. This ban comes in wake of the events on July 8 at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Lavender fest, in
Suspicious bruising at group home for special needs adults leads to arrest
Police have arrested at 56-year-old Niagara woman following an investigation into a “suspicious bruising” sustained by a resident of a group home for special needs adults. On Monday, Csilla Dorgai of Thorold was
Elderly woman struck and killed by truck
An elderly woman was struck and killed by a truck Friday night in St. Catharines. Police said the incident occurred around 9:50 p.m. on Geneva Street near Millward Avenue in St. Catharines. Initial investigation revealed that
Music Niagara opens for 20th season in July
Music Niagara will open for its 20th season this July, with more musical programming ever. All in all there will be 39 performances spread over five weeks as the organization celebrates two decades
Port Colborne teacher arrested for luring teens
A 41-year-old Port Colborne teacher was arrested Thursday for alleged sexual exploitation charges involving students aged 16 and 17. Police and school resource officers were made aware of allegations on Tuesday and subsequently
Welland man charged with trafficking fentanyl
Niagara Regional Police arrested a 65-year-old Welland man on multiple alleged trafficking-related charges on Monday. Luciano Dicato is charged with possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking; ossession heroin for the purpose
Photo: Piping down the sunset
Around 200 people gathered at Ryerson Park Saturday to celebrate the life of longtime local Ramsay Morrison. The celebration saw Scottish dancers, shortbread and coffee and tributes to Ramsay, ending with bagpipes to
Local entrepreneur could have next Trivial Pursuit
SPONSORED Sitting down with Al Huberts, you quickly realize he could entertain you for hours with stories of things he’s invented, books he’s written and companies he started and sold, including fashion companies
Man charged in Fort Erie stabbing
Police have arrested a man in relation to a stabbing and police involved shooting that took place on May 18 within the Urgent Care Centre at the Douglas Memorial Site in Fort Erie. Charged
Police lay charges in ‘historic’ sexual assault, believe there may be additional victims
Niagara Regional Police believe there may be additional victims in relation to a series of sexual assaults which allegedly occurred between 1974 and 1976. Police were contacted about the alleged incidents in late
WIFC makes $15K available to non-profit groups
The Welland International Flatwater Centre is launching a new program that can allocate a total of $15,000 in stipend funds to local non-profit community groups in exchange for volunteer hours. The program is
Fort Erie saves $323,063 converting to LED street lights
The Town of Fort Erie saved a bundle of money in 2017 by switching to LED street lights. In 2016, 3,175 street lights were converted to LED, resulting in $323,063 savings in 2017 when compared
Body recovered from Welland Recreational Waterway
Niagara Regional Police continue to investigate after the body of a missing Welland youth was found in the Welland Recreational Waterway near the Lincoln Street Bridge Wednesday night. The youth was reported missing by his family
Police searching for missing teen
A community is searching for a young man from St. Catharines who went missing Friday, May 25. Quinton Bingley, 18, was last seen walking into his residence in the area of Parnell Rd.
Willowbank opens for tours after $1.2M upgrade
After two years of performing requisite upgrades on the 184-year-old estate house, Willowbank is opening on Saturday, June 2 for campus tours. The renovations cost about $1.2 million to bring the building up
Summer festival a chance to give back to migrant workers
The Niagara Migrant Workers Interest Group will host its 10th annual Summer Festival on Sunday at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre. The free event features music, food, educational workshops and a raffle that gives away
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