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The city of Welland officially adopted their 2026 budget with a 4.01% tax levy increase. This equates to an approx. $78 increase for the average homeowner.

Police have released the Snapchat names they say he used earlier this year

The City of Niagara Falls working on pilot program

This is in relation to a 3-vehicle crash in Wainfleet back in September

They say a suspect broke in using an ATV

RCMP and Crimestoppers are also partners

Student standard testing results improving

Police say it happened in a St. Catharines parking lot, the senior hit by a vehicle

Update: Police find SUV

Councillor Tom Insinna was quite blunt, before the group approved the increase

Niagara Falls MPP Wayne Gates says the WSIB must end this practice, and be fair to workers who are hurt

Area businesses and homeowners breathing sigh of relief, construction done earlier than expected

Canada Border Services part of operation making discoveries at Peace Bridge and Blue Water Bridge

Niagara Centre MPP Jeff Burch accused the government of inadequate funding

Niagara's Chief Administrative Officer says every department analyzing spending, keeping taxpayer in mind

The school says this is in response to the federal government's plan to hire more officers

There are 2 public meetings this week for you to share your thoughts on play equipment and courts

Victim propositioned many times on Welland street

Police say it happened in the King Street and Division Street area Thursday afternoon, they're asking anyone with video footage of the area to call them

Niagara Falls MPP says families of children battling cancer shouldn't be paying to park

The Ontario Land Tribunal ordered the payment to City of St. Catharines for 2023 fire

The organization says it'll be offering displaced workers other positions, as it works to cut a $26-million deficit with re-organization

They say it was dropped off at a thrift store in West Lincoln, with remains inside

Jim Diodati recalls hearing stories as a boy about scow stuck in Niagara River, he says it's slowly breaking apart under nature's pressure over a century

Police say the investigation began in Niagara Falls, leading to the arrest of St. Catharines men

Niagara Health says it's from the Haj-Ahmad Family

City council is dealing with problems on Pine and Towpath Streets, and Sullivan Avenue, some businesses consider moving

This is the 4th consecutive year it has received a AA+ from S&P Global Ratings, in maintaining finances in government, corporations and institutions

They say Jada Balgobin was last seen in St. Catharines earlier this month

Tony DiMarco has spent the last 2 years attending council online, not allowed in the chamber, after confrontations with the former Chief Administrative Officer

Wainfleet fire department is distributing 126 alarms it has received from fire marshall

The city is changing the former Visitor Information Centre, with financial help from the federal and provincial governments, and region

City council approved a plan to build on city owned lands, partnering with other groups Bethlehem Housing and Community Land Trust of Niagara

They say he tried to rob 2 stores this morning, was refused both times

University professor hopes to get people talking about the housing shortage

Welland city council voting to ask the provincial government for more free councilling services due to Ontario registry

Environment Canada issuing special weather statement, possibly lasting to Thursday

Niagara West MPP says it'll have double the current hospital's operating room capacity.

Pair arrested with the assistance of Brantford police

Drive-thru event will collect non-perishable food items and gently used clothing.

As part of the #ProjectPlaid Campaign, Pathstone Mental Health is asking you to wear plaid.

Donations of non-perishable food items, grocery gift cards and more accepted.

Visitors can check out the 1.5 kilometre illuminated trail until January 9th.

Families of the two victims make a video appeal for information