Local News
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Section of Lincoln Alexander Parkway in Hamilton Closed
Commercial truck hits overpass.
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Canada Day, Rock 'N Blues on the Battlefield Celebrations Coming to Thorold
Both events to be held at Battle of Beaverdams Park.
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Marlin Briscoe, Former Bills Receiver, Dead at 76
Marlin Briscoe was the first starting quarterback in the American Football League.
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Two Niagara Beaches Listed as Unsafe For Swimming
Public Health says Nelles Beach and Sherkston Quarry Beach unsafe for swimming.
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Canada Places More Sanctions in Support of Ukraine
74 Russian and Belarus individuals and businesses sanctioned.
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City of St. Catharines Seeking Donations for Firefighters Memorial
Public work of art and memorial parkette will be located at Carlisle Street and Race Street.
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OPP Shedding Light on Road, Off-road and Water Safety
OPP encouraging residents to use life-saving equipment such as seatbelts, lifejackets and helmets.
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UPDATE: Highway 3 in Wainfleet Re-opened Following Serious Crash
Two people hospitalized.
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U.S. Businesses Offering Outrage Discounts after Roe v. Wade Overturned
Others are offering to cover employees' abortion travel expenses
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Free Bike Helmet Giveaway
NRP is teaming up with Wendy's to promote summer safety
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Three Shot at Pelham Short Term Rental
Investigation continues
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Avalanche Win Stanley Cup
Cale Makar wins Conn Smythe Trophy
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NRP Charge ATV Driver For Riding With Infant Strapped to Chest
Police stop ATV driver riding youth 7 month old strapped to chest.
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Niagara Region Adopts Official Plan
Official plan sent to province.
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Niagara College Suspending Mandatory Masking Policy
Masks no longer required as of July 4th.
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TV Series to Be Filmed in Port Colborne
Filming to take place July 7th and 8th.
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Premier Ford Announces New Cabinet
Premier Doug Ford has decided to appoint Sylvia Jones as the next Deputy Premier and Minister of Health.
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Fort Erie Man Facing Mischief and Arson Charges
Suspect facing harassment, mischief and arson charges.
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U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade
Decision expected to disproportionately affect minority women.
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Downtown Niagara Falls Holding Free Movie Nights This Summer
Free movies to be shown every Wednesday night, beginning July 6th.
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Canada Wide Warrant Issued For Man Known to Frequent Niagara
Federal offender wanted for breaching statutory release.
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Suspect Sought in Connection with Grandparent's Scam
Elderly victim targeted
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Doug Ford to Unveil New Cabinet Today
Swearing in ceremony set for 11:15 am
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FH Leslie Pool in Niagara Falls Opening for Weekend
City pools officially open June 30th
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Canada Summer Games Torch Relay Begins Niagara Leg
Torch run set to begin in Thorold tomorrow
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Niagara-on-the-Lake Man Facing Child Pornography Charges
41 year old Niagara-on-the-Lake man arrested.
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Pride Crosswalk Unveiled Outside Niagara Region Headquarters
Pride crosswalk located at the intersection of Sir Isaac Brock Way and Schmon Parkway.
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Great Lakes Mayors Team Up to Support Ontario Marine Strategy
Cities Initiative looking to secure funding for competitive marine transport network in Ontario.
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Port Robinson Road Construction to Start Next Week
Work expected to take roughly nine weeks.
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High Prices at the Pumps Impacting Canadians' Summer Travel Plans
CAA survey finds rising gas prices forcing Canadians to adjust summer road trip plans.
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Vatican Releases Itinerary For Pope's Visit to Canada
Pope Francis is coming to Canada July 24-30.
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Conservative MPs Meet Convoy Figures
Niagara West MP Dean Allison among MPs who met with Freedom Convoy organizers in Ottawa yesterday.
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Welland Man Wins $100,000
Welland man turns $1 into $100,000, thanks to Encore.
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Niagara Health Foundation Gets $2 Million Donation For New South Niagara Site
Niagara Health Foundation receives $2 million gift, which will be put towards the new South Niagara Site.
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Body of Missing Lake Erie Boater Found
Body found in Lake Erie near Port Maitland Pier.
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Drug Bust Ends with Arrest of Two Teens
Arrests conclude investigation into sale of illegal drugs in St. Catharines and Thorold
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Commercial Vehicles Targeted in Safety Blitz
NRP, OPP and MTO team up in West Niagara
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Biden Asks Congress to Suspend Gas Tax
Trudeau Liberals under pressure to do the same
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Niagara Falls Roundabout Taking Shape
Work almost complete
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Carnival Time in the Falls
Four days of fun at Firemen's Park
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Niagara Catholic Trustees Pass 2022-23 Budget
Spending is up
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Trumpet Takes Best in Show
Westminster crowns new champ
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Chlorine Shortage Hitting Pool Owners in the Pocketbook
Liquid chlorine in scarce supply
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U-Turn on Peace Bridge Proves Fateful for Group of Men
Weapons and narcotics found in vehicle
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Update: Severe Thunderstorm Warnings and Watches End, Heat Warning Remains
Cooler temperatures expected tonight.
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City of St. Catharines Collecting Donations For Ukrainian Newcomers
Items needed include clothing, personal hygiene items and school supplies for kids.
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New Rights Unveiled For Airline Passengers in Canada
As of September 8th, airlines will be required to either refund or re-book passengers for all flights cancelled or significantly delayed.
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Government Funding For Hockey Canada Suspended
Federal funding for Hockey Canada is being suspended in wake of sexual assault settlement.
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Thorold Man Facing Child Luring Charges
Man accused of luring an underage girl in the United States.
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Elections Canada Says 100,000 Mail-in Ballots Not Counted in Federal Election
Elections Canada says most of the nearly 100,000 mail-in ballots not counted in federal election were received late.
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14 Charged For Impaired Driving in Niagara
Niagara Regional Police release latest driving stats.
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BARK Rescue Group Makes Trip to Niagara
Louisiana rescue group at Lincoln County Humane Society today and tomorrow.
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Friday's Lotto Max Jackpot Rises to $65 Million
No winning ticket sold for Tuesday's $60 million jackpot.
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Police Charge Grimsby Man Following Armed Standoff
Negotiators spend four hours convincing suspect to surrender
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Humidex Expected to Climb to 44 C Today
Heat Warning continues
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Community Invited to Help Create New Art Exhibit
Large scale work will go on display at Niagara Falls History Museum
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Prices Continue to Climb
Milk and the cost of ordering movie tickets online are both on the way up
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Water Deemed Unsafe For Swimming at Bernard Avenue Beach, Nelles Beach and Nickel Beach
Officials advise staying out of the water due to safety issues, E.coli.
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Memberships Now Available For 2022-23 FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre Season
Over 60 shows as part of the 2022-23 FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre season.
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Niagara Region Holding Climate Change Summit
Region's first-ever climate change summit to be held on June 28th.
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Special Air Quality Statement, Heat Warning in Effect
Environment Canada says hot and humid conditions are creating high levels of air pollution in Niagara.
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Two Canadians Found Dead in Mexico
Officials say man and woman were killed by a knife.
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St. Paul Avenue in Niagara Falls to Close For Sink Hole Repair
Sinkhole repair work to start tomorrow at 7:00 a.m.
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Niagara Falls to Light Up For National Indigenous Peoples Day
Canadian Horseshoe and American Falls to Light Up in orange.
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Province Starts Annual Rabies Bait Drop in Several Regions, Including Niagara
Province distributing rabies baits in Niagara, Hamilton, Brant, Haldimand, and more.
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Statistics Canada Reports Gain in Retail Sales
Gain driven by increases at general merchandise stores.
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St. Catharines Woman Wins $250,000
Irene Soja won $250,000 prize with Instant Bingo Multiplier.
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Federal Gas Tax Holiday Under Consideration Stateside
President Biden expected to make decision this week
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A Sizzling Start to Summer, Heat Warning in Effect
The season officially arrived at 5:13 this morning
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Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day
Day will be celebrated across province including Fort Erie
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Tragedy Strikes Family Who Lost Three Children in Drunk Driving Crash
York Regional Police announce death of Edward Lake
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Animal Rights Groups Asking Niagara Falls Council to Change Name of Marineland Parkway
Animal rights groups urging city to re-name Marineland Parkway to Kiska Boulevard.
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St. Catharines Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies
Public Health reminding residents to avoid contact with wild animals.
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Niagara Under Heat Warning
Daytime highs expected to reach low to mid thirties tomorrow and Wednesday.
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Port Colborne Woman Wins $100,000
DAILY GRAND draw winner plans to travel, renovate her home.
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SIU Not Charging Niagara Officers After Man Injured
SIU says it's not clear exactly when the man's elbow injuries occurred.
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Canada Games Torch Continues Journey
Torch to travel to every corner of Niagara.
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Shoppers Drug Mart Recalling Some Powdered Infant Formula Products
Products being recalled due to possible microbial contamination.
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Canadian Companies to Be Banned From Making, Importing Plastic Bags and Styrofoam Takeout Containers
Ban to take effect by the end of the year.
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NRPS Launches #StopHateNiagara Campaign
#StopHateNiagara campaign launched to reduce barriers to report hate incidents and crimes.
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Premier Ford, Cabinet, to Be Sworn in Friday
Swearing in ceremony to take place at Queens Park.
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Home Heating Bills Set to Soar
Price of natural gas set to rise.
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New Relaxed Domestic Travel Rules Begin Today
Proof of vaccine no longer required on trains and planes in Canada
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Suspect in Horrifying Toronto Assault May be Facing Hate Crime Charges
This after woman set on fire in random attack last Friday
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FINA Announces Restrictions On Transgender Women in Elite Competition
Organization proposing open competition category instead
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Canada Looking to Approve COVID-19 Shots For Children Under 5
Health Canada reviewing application from Moderna.
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NRP Investigating Thefts of Toyota Highlanders in Welland and Pelham
Officers say five vehicles stolen from driveways in the last 24 hours.
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Nominations Open For St. Catharines Arts Awards
Nominations open until July 18th.
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Niagara MPPs Urging Labour Minister to Act Following Hamilton Workplace Death
Three MPPs asking Labour Minister Monte McNaughton to expedite investigation into deaths at National Steel Car in Hamilton.
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Retired Priest Charged In Sexual Abuse Investigation at Manitoba Residential School
Charges laid in alleged abuse that occurred over 50 years ago at Manitoba residential school.
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Bills Announce Training Camp Schedule
Training camp will return to St. John Fisher College.
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Thorold Driver Flees Police After Striking Marked Cruiser
Suspect arrested short time later
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OPP Search for Missing Boater on Lake Erie
Search centred around Port Maitland area
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Former Bills Coach Will Be Inducted into CLF Hall of Fame Today
96 year old Marv Levy to join select pro football group
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"The Tunnel" Opening July 1st at Niagara Parks Power Station
Official ribbon cutting ceremony set for end of the month
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Niagara College's Teaching Winery Scores Big at Competition
Sparkling and dry Riesling take top honours
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Plenty of Ways to Celebrate With Dad
Father's Day and weekend events in Niagara
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Vigil Tonight for Farm Worker Struck and Killed by SUV
Fundraiser for victim's family has surpassed its original goal
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Toronto, Vancouver Selected As 2026 World Cup Host Cities
Tournament to be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States.
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Federal Government Proposing New Legislation On Use of Personal Data
If passed, Bill C-27 would give Canadians more control over how companies use their personal information.
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St. Catharines Brothers Arrested in String of Property Crimes
Offences include theft from unlocked vehicles and porches, as well as break and enter.
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Freeland Presents Affordability Plan to Address Inflation
Measure includes boosts to Canada Workers Benefit and Old Age Security program.
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Grimsby Man Arrested on Drug Charges
Police seize about 45 grams of fentanyl and over $25,000 cash.
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Niagara Falls Drug Bust Turns Up Estimated $58,000 Worth of Narcotics
Fentanyl, cocaine and crystal meth seized.
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Construction Season Underway in Niagara
Several construction projects taking place in Niagara during the summer.
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Sharp Drop in Gas Prices Expected
Analyst Dan McTeague says prices will dip below $2 per litre.
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FIFA to Release List of Host Cities For 2026 World Cup
Toronto, Vancouver and Edmonton vying to be named host cities.
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Niagara Under Severe Thunderstorm Watch, Heat Warning
Weather office says area could see strong wind gusts and hail this afternoon, along with high humidity.
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Ford to Announce New Cabinet By the End of June
Senior government source says official announcement about Ford's new cabinet will be made within the next two weeks.
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Heat Warning Continues for Second Day
Heat and humidity should end tonight
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No Charges For NRP Officer After Woman Injured During Arrest
Woman experienced fractured elbow during arrest in St. Catharines.
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Old Scow Here to Stay
Despite claim by U.S. scrap metal company it's been contracted to remove the iconic boat
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Take a Selfie with a Daredevil
Niagara Falls gets new Ripley's exhibit
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Bulldogs are OHL Champs
Memorial Cup tournie kicks off Monday
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Online Fundraiser Launched to Help Family of Migrant Worker Killed in St. Catharines
Over $24,000 raised as of Wednesday afternoon.
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Niagara Falls Mayor Urging Feds to Drop ArriveCAN App
Jim Diodati says ArriveCAN app is discouraging American tourists from coming to Canada.
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Heat Warning Continues For Niagara
Hot and humid conditions to persist into tomorrow.
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Police Investigating Suspicious Fort Erie Barn Fire
Niagara Regional Police say fire at Fort Erie barn is considered suspicious.
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Federal Charges Laid Against Buffalo Shooting Suspect
Man accused of killing ten people at a Buffalo supermarket now faces federal hate crime charges.
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"Freedom Convoy" Organizer To Be Released From Jail
Tyson Billings, key organizer of "Freedom Convoy" movement, pleads guilty to counseling to commit mischief.
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Construction to Begin on Highway 20 in Thorold
Work will start June 20th and could continue until the end of July.
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Niagara OPP Lay Stunt Driving, Impaired Driving Charges
Driver stopped on QEW in St. Catharines.
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Police Nab Suspect Accused of Damaging St. Catharines Storefront Windows
Suspect tied to two separate incidents.
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Police on the Hunt Fort Two Suspects in Connection to Vandalism at Harriet Tubman Public School
Police investigating 13 incidents of damage to property.
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Amazing Race Canada Host to Address Niagara College Graduates
Jon Montgomery will address over 3,600 graduating Niagara College students as part of its upcoming Spring Convocation Ceremonies.
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Heat Warning Issued For Niagara
Environment Canada says daytime highs between 30 and 33 degrees Celsius likely tomorrow, with humidex values around 40.
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Federal Government Drops Vaccine Requirement For Domestic and Outbound International Travelers, Federal Workers and Truckers
Effective June 20th, vaccine mandates for federal public service and transportation workers, as well as unvaccinated Canadians traveling domestically or internationally, will be dropped.
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Federal Conservatives Calling For Resignation of Public Safety Minister
Conservatives say Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino has lost credibility over Emergencies Act comments.
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Year of the Garden Celebration Tour to Kickoff in St. Catharines
Year of the Garden Tour taking place June 18th until July 17th.
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Bills, Sabres Co-owner Battling Undisclosed Health Issues
Kim Pegula, co-owner of the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres, fighting "unexpected health issues."
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PETA Puts Up Billboards Urging Niagara Falls to Ditch Nightly Fireworks
Organization says pyrotechnics cause stress to pets, wildlife and vulnerable people.
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Gas Prices to Drop in Niagara
Gas prices to fall to 207.9 cents a litre tomorrow.
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Niagara Falls to Commemorate Canada's Involvement in Korean War
Unveiling of the Battle of Gapyeong Victory, Korean War Memorial to take place at Fairview Cemetery.
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One Cyclist Killed, Two Injured After Being Hit By Car in St. Catharines
One cyclist killed, two more injured after being hit by a car.
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Police Look to Identify Welland Sexual Assault Suspect
Officers seeking suspect after a woman was sexually assaulted by a man driving a mobility scooter.
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Reports Suggest Government Will End Vaccine Mandates for Travellers
The Canadian Press says government will end the vaccine mandates for domestic travelers, outbound international travelers and federally regulated workers starting on June 20th.
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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