Local News
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UPDATE: Death Toll Continues to Rise After Magnitude 7.8 Earthquake
Hundreds of deaths have been reported after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit southern Turkey and northern Syria this morning.
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MPP Burch Launches Petition Against Changes to Emergency Services at Welland Hospital
Jeff Burch says local nurses and doctors concerned about Niagara Health's plans to get rid of after-hours emergency surgeries at Welland site
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OPP Reminding Residents to Renew Licence Plates
OPP busting more drivers with outdated stickers
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City of St. Catharines Holding Public Meeting to Discuss Future of Former GM Site
Public engagement session taking place tomorrow
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Tremor Felt in the Niagara Region
Government of Canada confirms it happened around 6:15 this morning
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Stiles Appointed Ontario NDP Leader
Davenport MPP Marit Stiles officially became the leader of the Ontario NDP on Saturday.
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Pair Charged With Fort Erie Break-in
Police found the two men after they crashed fleeing the scene
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Suspects Arrested in Murder Case
UPDATE Feb 4: Second suspect surrenders to police
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Sports Fest Returning to Port Colborne
Sports Fest taking place February 10th - 12th
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Niagara Falls Residents Charged for Insurance Fraud
Police investigating suspicious insurance claims
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Welland Family Physician Charged With Sexual Assault
Police believe there could be more victims
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Warming Centres Open in Niagara as Frigid Temperatures Continue
Environment Canada calling for a low of minus 18 tonight.
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Buffalo Still Under Windchill Advisory
Advisory in effect until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow
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Liberals Abolish Controversial Amendment to Gun Legislation
Federal government getting rid of gun legislation amendments that would have banned a number of firearms used by hunters
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Arrests Made in Pelham B&Es
Police have charged 2 Pelham residents
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Man Charged with Child Sexual Assault
Police say it allegedly happened in St. Catharines last month
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Niagara to Endure Bit More Cold
Student Transportation Services says there are no bus cancellations
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Niagara Under Snow Squall Watch
Environment Canada says brief, intense snowfall expected this evening
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Liberals Looking to Delay MAID For People Suffering Only From Mental Illness
Expansion of assisted dying for those with a mental illness will be delayed until 2024 if new bill passes
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Western New York Under Windchill Advisory
Windchill expected to hit 15 or 20 below freezing tomorrow in Buffalo
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Nestle Canada to Wind Down Pizza, Frozen Food Business
Delissio, Lean Cuisine, Life Cuisine and Stouffer's frozen foods to be scrapped
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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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Update Feb 3: 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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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