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Memorial sends message to ‘think twice’ about drinking and driving after fatal crash

On the anniversary of the fatal crash two years ago, Mothers Against Drunk Driving Canada unveiled a roadside memorial sign on York Road in honour of 34-year-old Ashley Marie Vaillancourt.

U.S. tourism revenue down for Niagara Parks, international tourism up — so far

Niagara Parks' CEO says it’s too early to call an overall trend to attention, or whether the spring months' numbers are an anomaly.

UPDATED: One sign is not enough: Swimmers unaware of E. coli in water at NOTL beach

On Friday, July 4, the latest test results by Niagara Region's public health department gave Queen's Royal Beach a passing grade for the first time in two weeks.

Red, white and not for sale: Patriotism on display at Legion celebration

Patriotism came with a message at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 124’s Canada Day celebration, where “Canada is not for sale” shirts, a new fixture in this year's national holiday, made a statement among the sea of red and white.

Ontario allows drinking on pedal pubs in Niagara-on-the-Lake starting Canada Day

Pedal pubs across the province will allow passenger-cyclists to drink alcohol while on board, rather than waiting to arrive at the bar they're pedalling to before having a drink.

NOTL celebrates Canada Day with art, music, fireworks and free fun

Niagara-on-the-Lake is set to celebrate Canada’s 158th birthday in style this Tuesday, with a full day of festivities ranging from fireworks to fine art and free museum access.

Visual art signs now permitted across NOTL’s roads

The definition of visual art under this new rule is "original pieces of art" such as paintings, drawings, sculptures, photography and inflation art, "used to reflect or engage the community.”

NOTL could see its first scheduled bus by next year, local bus service by 2035

The regional route will be more reliable, since buses run on a set schedule, unlike Microtransit, which can’t always be depended on due to high demand, says the Niagara Transit Commission's general manager.

Down it goes, again: Traffic camera beside Crossroads vandalized a second time

Police say they have no updates on a suspect for either vandalism. Niagara Region is looking to find ways to make the camera more difficult to bring down.

62-year-old NOTLer charged with reckless firearm use after shots fired at home

Police have arrested 62-year-old Edgar G. Lefebvre and charged him with the reckless discharging of a firearm, careless use of a firearm and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

Police now treating Glencairn Hall fire in NOTL as criminal arson

“The investigation is being treated as a criminal arson," said a spokesperson for Niagara Regional Police. Right now, police say they aren't sharing what information they have related to suspects or persons of interest in the investigation.

Whisking up support: Willow Cakes & Pastries rallies donations for Canada Day cake

The bakery has covered about 98 per cent of the cost of the parade cakes over the years, but with the business downsized and ingredient costs rising, the bakery is asking for support this year.

Queen’s Royal Beach declared safe for swimming after high E. coli alert

After the region marked Queen's Royal Beach as unsafe for swimming due to high levels of E. coli on Wednesday, as of Friday, its website has declared the beach safe to swim in.

Proposed York Road hotel and restaurants may be grounded by airport

Current plans for the hotel put it at 10 stories tall, or approximately 33 metres, which the CEO of the Niagara District Airport, Dan Pilon, says would violate federal airline zoning regulations.

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