Local News
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Police Investigating Swatting Incident in St. Catharines
Officers investigating after receiving a fake call about a shooting
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Province Releases New Health Care Plan
Ontario government says the new plan looks to shorten wait times and increasing health care staff
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City of St. Catharines Holding Public Meeting to Discuss Former GM Site
Open house will take place on Tuesday, February 7th
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Ten Local Restaurants Listed in Canada's Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants
OpenTable releases its 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in Canada for 2023
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Gas Prices to Drop at Midnight
Prices will fall five cents a litre in southern Ontario
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Wiarton Willie Forecasts Early Spring
Punxatawney Phil and Shubenacadie Sam predict six more weeks of winter
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Hazel McCallion Being Laid to Rest on Valentine's Day
Funeral to take place on what would have been her 102nd birthday
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Niagara Falls Residents Face Tax Hike
Residents asked if another $8 a month is ok to maintain services
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Food Prices Expected to Rise Again
Prize freezes at Loblaw and Metro ending
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Police Release Video of Suspects Wanted in St. Catharines Murder
Police asking for help identifying murder suspects
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Niagara Falls Lighting Up for Black History Month
Falls will light up in red, green and black tonight
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Nine People Busted for Impaired Driving in Niagara
Niagara Regional Police releases latest list of impaired driving offenders
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Ontario NDP Submits "Additional Evidence" as Integrity Commissioner Investigates Greenbelt Development
NDP allege at least one developer who bought Greenbelt land knew about the province's plans in advance
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St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre Marking Black History Month
Brand new exhibit opening
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OPP and RCMP Looking to Raise Awareness About Grandparent Scams
Fraud prevention campaign launched
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2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees Announced
Cyndi Lauper, George Michael, Kate Bush and Missy Elliott among this year's nominees
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St. Catharines Man Wins $100,000
St. Catharines man who has played lottery for 25 years scores a big win
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Service Ontario Expanding Online Service
Enhanced booking system at ServiceOntario now available at 64 centres
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Thorold Tunnel Lanes Still Closed
Tunnel Closed for emergency roadwork
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Brady Announces Retirement Plans... Again
In a short video on his Twitter page, Tom Brady announced that he is retiring for good.
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Splash Pad to be Built at Secord Woods Park
The vote at St. Catharines city council was unanimous
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Baldwin Formally Charged in Death of Cinematographer
Actor Alec Baldwin and weapons specialist Hannah-Gutierrez Reed each charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter
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Niagara Regional Police Raise Over $10,000 for Speical Olympics Ontario
Officers participated in Polar Plunge this weekend
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Health Canada Conducting Safety Review of Breastfeeding Drug
Health Canada looking into claims that Domperidone can cause severe psychological reaction when some women stop using the drug
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Niagara-on-the-Lake Resident Facing Drug, Suspended Driving Charges
Police seize 16.9 grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine during traffic stop
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City of Welland Looking to Recruit Seasonal Workers
Openings include camp positions, aquatics, and public works
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Parks Canada Updating Reservation System for Camping
Reservations for camping sites and other activities can be made in March
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Salem Chapel BME Church Holding Open House
Open house will include tour and talks
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Province Launches Long-Term Care Pilot Projects
The Ontario government is looking to increase access to ultrasounds and x-rays
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Niagara OPP Bust Motorist Texting and Driving
Driver spotted texting with both hands
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Canadian Economy Experienced Slight Growth in November
Early predictions for December show little change
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Teens Charged With Attempted Carjacking
Police say it happened in Toronto over the weekend
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Police Looking for Man Who Approached Girl
Police say it happened Monday morning as she walked to school
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Update: Teenager Fighting for Life After Being Hit by Car
Update 6:30am, Tuesday
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City of Port Colborne Launches Survey on Strategic Plan
Survey open until February 17th
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Highway 58 Northbound Closed at Thorold Tunnel Due to Emergency Roadword
Road expected to re-open around 5:00 a.m. tomorrow
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S'more Fun Days Returning to Niagara Falls
Three family-friendly events to be held
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Baldinelli Urges Feds to Help Local Municipalities Facing Rising Number of Refugees
MP Tony Baldinelli says the country's economy relies on immigration and helping asylum seekers
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World Health Organization Says COVID-19 Still an Emergency
WHO says virus is still an emergency but nearing "inflection point."
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Bobby Hull Dead at 84
Hull best known for his 15 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks
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Homelessness/Addiction Discussed at ROMA
Regional councillor Albert Witteveen also brought forth high rental rates to provincial politicians
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Update: Police Control NotL Disturbance
Police have released an individual arrested
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No Working Smoke Alarms Leads to Fines
St. Catharines fire department pleads for working smoke alarms in home
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Hurricane Hazel Passes Away at 101
The former Mississauga mayor retired in 2014, after 36 years in mayor's chair
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Funeral for Former Lieutenant Governor Today
The funeral for former lieutenant governor David Onley will begin at 11:00 a.m. at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church in Toronto. It will be livestreamed on the province's YouTube page.
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Two Teens Arrested After Threats Made at Fort Erie Schools
Threats made this week at John Brant Public School, Garrison Road Public School and Stevensville Public School
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Niagara-on-the-Lake Fire Department Gets $5,000 From Enbridge Gas
Money will be used for training materials
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Zellers Diner Food Trucks Hitting Stores this Spring
Shoppers can vote for their favourite menu items
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Local MPP Hosting Health Care Town Hall
Event will take place February 9th at the Gale Centre
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City of Niagara Falls Launches Music City Survey
City officials seeking input to boost music-related tourism
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Niagara Heath Working on Plan to Maintain Services at Welland Site
Hospital says national shortage of anesthesiologists cause for concern
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Province Expands COVID-19 PCR Testing
Adults 18 and older now eligible for PCR testing
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Police Investigating Threats at Fort Erie Schools
Threats phoned in to two schools this week
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St. Catharines Man Wins Big With Encore
John Vreeken matched the last six of seven Encore numbers in the January 13th LOTTO Max draw
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Niagara Anti-Racism Group Calling for Civilian Groups to Respond to Some Police Calls
Group says welfare checks and mental health calls don't always require the presence of police
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Welland Council Concerned About Impact of Transit Levy
Staff report indicates transit levy could cause a 31 percent increase for taxpayers in Welland
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Niagara Regional Police Participating in Polar Plunge
Funds raised will benefit Special Olympics Ontario
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Canada Sending Tanks to Ukraine
Four of the country's Leopard 2 tanks will be sent to help Ukraine fight off Russian attacks
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Province's Chief Medical Officer of Health Urging Residents to Remain Vigilant Against COVID-19
Dr. Kieran Moore warns new variant is on the rise, despite overall decline in cases
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Parents of Missing St. Catharines Man Looking for Answers One Year After Disappearance
Nicholas Adamson was last seen on March 17th, 2022 in downtown Thorold
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UPDATE: Police Investigating Threat at Another Fort Erie School
Niagara Regional Police called to John Brant School on Ridge Road
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PM Asked About Helping Struggling Canadians
Justin Trudeau pointed to GST credit, dental benefits and rental assistance
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Update: Cause of Morning Fire Under Investigation
Welland fire department union tweeted it was at auto shop
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NF Brainstorms Ways to Fund Parking Budget
City council told staff working at bringing budget back to surplus, especially after COVID
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More Winter Weather Arrives Today
Environment Canada has snowfall warning in place, roughly 10-15cms for Niagara today
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Winter Storm Warning in Effect for Buffalo
Area can expect heavy snow this afternoon
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St. Catharines Man Arrested After Border Officials Seize Package of Drugs
About $145,000 worth of ketamine seized
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Town of Lincoln Reminding Residents Not to Park on Street
Temporary ban on street parking issued
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UPDATE: QEW Crash in St. Catharines Cleared
Collision occurred on QEW near Seventh Street
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Niagara College Rated Top Research College in Canada
Niagara College named one of the top research colleges in the country
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Billy Idol Coming to Fallsview Casino
Tickets go on sale Friday
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Prime Minister to Meet With Premiers to Discuss Health Care
Meeting will take place February 7th in Ottawa
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Seven People Charged with Impaired Driving in Niagara
Niagara Regional Police releases latest list of impaired driving offenders
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Bank of Canada Raising Interest Rates
Key interest rate now sits at 4.5 percent
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Fort Erie Council Working Through Budget
Mayor Wayne Redekop says final tax levy expected in a few weeks
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Niagara School Buses Cancelled
Student Transportation Services adds all schools are open
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Niagara Under Snowfall Warning
About 10 to 15 cm of snow expected tomorrow
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Worker Injured at GM Plant in St. Catharines
Worker hospitalized with serious injuries
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Police Investigating Threat at Fort Erie School
Officers say a telephone threat was received at Garrison Road Public School
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Marineland Looking to Sell Park
Amusement park has registered with the province to sell the park
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Rod Stewart Coming to Fallsview Casino
Show will take place September 2nd
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Still Anticipating Roughly 15cms of Snow
Environment Canada says a Special Weather Statement impacts Niagara
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Niagara Falls Preparing for Growth
Construction underway for residential units at various sites
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Police Seeking Armed Robbery Suspect
Gas bar robbed at gunpoint
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Fort Erie Resident Busted on Impaired Driving Charges
Police called after vehicle blocked lane of the Niagara Parkway
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Two People Hospitalized Following Crash in West Lincoln
Injuries are said to be non-life threatening
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Grimsby Driver Hospitalized After Car Hits House
The driver's current medical status is unknown
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St. Catharines Hotels' M.A.T. Tax to Rise
City council votes for slow increases to 4% by 2025
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UPDATE: Gunman Kills 11 People During Lunar New Year Celebration in Monterey Park
Police say the 72-year-old male suspect was found dead in a van yesterday, hours after shots were fired in a ballroom dance club Saturday night.
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Fort Erie Man Recovering After Shooting
Police were called Friday night to the Bertie Street area
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Niagara Expecting More Snow Midweek
Environment Canada says roughly 10-15cms could fall starting late Wednesday
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Niagara Politicians Express Concern About Operations at Niagara Health Site in Welland
MPP Jeff Burch and Mayor Frank Campion say they have received complaints from hospital staff about reduced emergency services at Welland site
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Public Officials Worried About New COVID-19 Subvariant
Canadians urged to get a booster shot if they haven't done so already
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Economists Predicting Another Interest Rate Hike Next Week
Experts forecasting the central bank will raise the key interest rate by a quarter of a percent
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Local Mental Health Provider Offering Innovative New Service
Nomina Integrated Health offering new customizable outpatient program
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Queenston Bridge in St. Catharines to Close
Bridge will be closed 24/7 from January 23rd until March 1st
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City of Welland Opens Nominations for Sports Awards
Nominations open until January 27th
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Statistics Canada Reporting Drop in Retail Sales in November
Drop brought on by fall in building material and garden equipment sector
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Ontario Government Expanding Learn and Stay Program
Program to include free tuition for paramedic and lab tech students
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Port Weller Residents Vent After Explosion
A variety of ideas, opinions, expressed in meeting put on by Port Weller Residents' Association
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Health Agency Recalling Certain Cheese
Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it's due to possible listeria contamination
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David Crosby Dead at 81
The two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer has passed away after a long illness
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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