Local News
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Region's Planning Committee Approves Hoverlink
The motion calls for provincial approval, councillor says main hurdle now is getting around tariffs
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City Moves in on Parking Problem Area
Police had six vehicles towed from an Oakdale Avenue address
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St. Catharines Man Captured
He was found yesterday
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Niagara Adding More Speed Cameras
The region also says one person has been charged with vandalism, a problem happening province-wide
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Make Sex Offender Registry Public: Thorold
The city is formally asking the Ontario government to change Christopher's Law, which is provincial
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Police Surround Grimsby House, Man Arrested
Police called over argument
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Niagara College Workers on Strike
This doesn't include teachers, the workers concerned with wages, benefits and job security after a deal wasn't reached before last night's deadline
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Brock University Receives Help for Nursing
The additional money is part of a province-wide growth strategy to train more nurses by 2029
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Poilievre Addresses Welland Assault Case
The Conservative leader announced a "Jail Not Bail Act", after about 300 people showed up at the Welland courthouse last night
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Doug Ford Addresses "Scumbag" Offender
Mayor Frank Campion says he's received a letter from the Premier about pressing for criminal justice change, after 3-year old girl was sexually assaulted
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Grimsby Pushing for New Highway
Council just voted for the "Niagara-GTA corridor", one councillor noting it's needed with the reputation of Highway 6
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Pair Arrested After Wainfleet Home Invasion
Police say this happened in March, police also found over $2.8-million in illegal cannabis
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Conservative Commentator Killed in Utah
Charlie Kirk was at a speaking event hosted by his Turning Point USA organization, when he was shot
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Advocate Demands Politicians Rock the Boat
Steven Soos says people are fed up with 'violent offenders running around', after showing support for a girl sexually assaulted at home
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Body Found in Niagara on the Lake
Update: Police give more description of murder victim found near shoreline, say this happened sometime over the last 3.5 years
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Niagara's Autistic Children Get Funding Help
Provincial government including Bethesda Services
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Girl Assaulted While Shopping, Man Charged
Police say this happened in Port Colborne
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Sex Offender Wanted for Breaching Release
James Williamson could be in Mississauga
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Arrest Made After Rocks Thrown at Cars
Police have arrested a St. Catharines man, the rocks were thrown at moving vehicles
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Man Arrested After Standoff in West Lincoln
Police say a school was put in a Hold and Secure, after a call about unwanted intoxicated man
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Mayor Demands Bail Reform from PM
Frank Campion has sent letters to federal and provincial officials, calling for violent offenders to be kept in jail
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Douglas Memorial Plan Explained to Minister
Mayor Wayne Redekop says Sylvia Jones was very interested in the ideas, including medical students working there
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Portal Makes Presentation Registration Easier
Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre has added this to its website, making it easier for teachers
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Lincoln Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash
Police say it happened last night on the South Service Road, when the driver crashed into a guardrail
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Impaired Driver Arrested in Dramatic Takedown
NRP vehicles damaged, officers hurt, suspect found with cocaine in pickup truck
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Man Hurt After Crash with NRP Car
Provincial government investigating collision that happened on Highway 58A in Welland on Friday night
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Two Young Suspects Charged After Foot Chase
NRP say it started with argument in Welland home, $150,000 in fentanyl later found
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Warning Issued on Drink Spiking
Niagara Sexual Assault Centre offering seminars
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Hospital Welcomes Updated CT Scanner
Niagara Health says it'll provide better images, lower radiation doses, has already been used on 2,000 patients in August
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Driver Charged After Pole Knocked Over
Police say the driver was speeding on Lake Street in St. Catharines yesterday afternoon, when the vehicle hit a utility pole
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NRP Working on Property Damage Case
One man has been arrested
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Niagara Transit Buying More Buses
It's being done with help from the federal, provincial and municipal governments
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Shoplifters Arrested in Niagara Falls Plaza
NRP say this was in a 2-day period last month
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Police Dismantle Hidden Drug Lab
The NRP was called to a Niagara Falls mall over the weekend concerning a smell coming from a business
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Driver Charged in Parking Lot Death
Police issued the charge after a boy was killed late July in a St. Catharines aquatic centre parking lot
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Speeders Nabbed During Back to School
The NRP were out on Tuesday, working in Community Safety Zones, issuing 50 speeding tickets and others
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Niagara Falls Beer Store Closing
The local chapter of the UFCW union says the store on Bridge Street will close in November, one of six in Ontario
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'You Have Your Community's Support': Campion
Welland mayor issues statement to the family of young child sexually assaulted over the weekend, adding this is impossible to fathom
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Child Sexually Assaulted at Home
Police say a Welland man broke in overnight, leaving the child with serious injuries, video surveillance from neighbours helped in this case
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Thorold School placed under Hold & Protect
NRP involved with wanted persons investigation
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Niagara Prepares for Strong Wind, Rain, Snow
Environment Canada issuing special weather statement, possibly lasting to Thursday
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Progress Made on New Hospital
Niagara West MPP says it'll have double the current hospital's operating room capacity.
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Update: Police Arrest Attempted Murder Suspects
Pair arrested with the assistance of Brantford police
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NOTL Gives Back Returning This Holiday Season
Drive-thru event will collect non-perishable food items and gently used clothing.
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It's Plaid Friday in Niagara
As part of the #ProjectPlaid Campaign, Pathstone Mental Health is asking you to wear plaid.
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Niagara Falls Soup Kitchen Holding Fill the Bus Fundraiser
Donations of non-perishable food items, grocery gift cards and more accepted.
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Balls Falls Holiday Trail Opening Today
Visitors can check out the 1.5 kilometre illuminated trail until January 9th.
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NRP Offering $50,000 Reward in Fort Erie Murder Investigtion
Families of the two victims make a video appeal for information