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‘More than a pub’: NOTL’s Irish Harp celebrates 20 years in business

Somewhere between the pints of Guinness, first dates, live music and hard times that followed, the Irish Harp Pub became a second home for many in town.

NOTL clarifies why it hasn’t declared emergency after back-to-back floods

Niagara-on-the-Lake is responding to what it says are misconceptions about municipal emergency declaration after two extreme rainstorms last week led to widespread flooding in town.

Behind the harvest: NOTL artist turns her brush to Niagara’s agricultural community

The exhibition features portraits of the people whose work contributes to Niagara’s agricultural and wine-growing industries. The opening reception is this Sunday.

What do a million sunflowers look like? Find out at NOTL farm this weekend

On Saturday and Sunday, Ryan Crawford will open his farm to visitors who want to walk among the flowers, all while raising money for Royal Oak Community School.

Covered, waiting, shut out or going it alone: NOTL residents face flood losses

Sunday’s deluge sent knee-deep floodwater through the Legion, destroying drywall, toppling freezers and damaging a century-old flag, photo albums and historical records.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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:...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Canada should be OK as global wine production reaches record lows

The world’s global wine production will see a shortfall of 8.2 per cent this year, reaching the lowest levels since 1961 due to unfavourable...

New entrepreneurship program to support Niagara’s small businesses

There’s a new way for entrepreneurs to help get their new businesses going in Niagara Falls. In October, the Niagara Falls Small Business Enterprise Centre and...

Second confirmed case of carfentanil in Niagara, police warn

Though the case dates back to May of this year, police are warning the public they've confirmed the deadly and powerful opioid carfentanil is in...

Study ranks Niagara College as seventh leading college in Canada for research development

Although the students might not be doing any classroom learning right now, Niagara College has secured its spot as the seventh top college in...

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