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CASON gets ‘seal of approval’
Community Addiction Services of Niagara (CASON) is now accredited by the Canadian Centre for Accreditation (CCA). “To be CCA Accredited is truly a seal of approval. With increasing pressure for public accountability, participation
Niagara Falls community clean sweep day set for Saturday
Rain or shine, Niagara Fall's next community clean sweep day is set for Saturday morning. Volunteers are coming together to clean up debris scattered throughout the city's main streets, walkways, parks and trails.
Niagara Falls warning residents of water scam
The city of Niagara Falls has reported recent concerns from residents of salespeople selling water filtration equipment or wanting to inspect water lines. The group is also requesting personal information on utility accounts
St. Catharines street clean starts Monday
St. Catharines will be doing a spring clean starting this Monday to clear away leaves, grit and other winter leftovers from city streets. Crews will go around neighbourhoods with special equipment to clean
Police training in Port Colborne
Police are warning explosions and simulated gun shots will be heard in the area of Concession 2 and Troup roads in Port Colborne today as part of a police training exercise. The training
Falls rollover leaves man in critical condition
A single-vehicle rollover in Niagara Falls has left a 31-year-old Fort Erie man in critical condition. Police said the incident occurred on Montrose Rd. near Koabel Rd. around 12:10 a.m. on Monday. A
St. Catharines blooming pink and white
The city of St. Catharines' annual flower pot program starts Tuesday, put on by the city's green advisory committee. The initiative lets local businesses rent flowers and other plants to set outside of their
Primary Jet Boat docks moving to Queenston
After 25 years of using the docks in Niagara-on-the-Lake as its main station, Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours is moving its primary operations to Queenston. NOTL will remain one of the company’s three locations, as
Niagara Region photo of the week
Title: Snowfall in Wine Country Description: A tranquil scenic morning in wine country. Photographer: Simone Gomes, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Hamilton teen found in stolen vehicle in Grimsby
Police say they believe there may be numerous other victims after arresting a Hamilton teen for being in possession of a stolen vehicle in Grimsby. The 17-year-old male was found in the front
Two suspects wanted for Thorold residential robbery
Police are looking for two male suspects after a residential robbery in Thorold that left one victim with minor injuries. The two men allegedly entered the victim’s home around 10:51 p.m. Friday and
Workshop to promote unity between residents, community leaders and municipalities
A workshop is coming to the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre on Friday (April 27) to educate residents and community leaders on the benefits of working together. The workshop, Building Authentic Engagement, will feature
Superhero Sweep Team looking for volunteers
Looking for an excuse to get geared up in your Comic Con costume before June? You’re in luck. Niagara Falls Comic Con president Chris Dabrowski is putting together what he’s calling a “Superhero
St. Catharines residents fined for fire code violations
Two St. Catharines residents have been fined for Ontario fire code violations. One resident, Raymond Francis Sinclair, was fined $5,000 for not having working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms installed in his home at 22
NRPS: Claimed sexual assault didn’t happen
Police say a sexual assault reported in Niagara Falls at the end of March did not occur and are saying the woman who claimed the assault of directly misled officers. The woman came
St. Catharines Arts Awards nominees announced
St. Catharines has announced the nominees for the city’s annual arts awards, set to hit the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre on June 4. The awards celebrate the top artists in the city in
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