Local News
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Thorold Makes Emergency Declaration
The city is joining the Niagara region concerning homelessness and addiction
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Annual Fundraiser for Homelessness Coming
Organizers for Coldest Night of the Year walk say the problem is getting worse
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Dunn Street Drug Dealing Leads to Arrests
Police say a man from Niagara Falls and woman from St. Catharines charged
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Two People Arrested for Drug Trafficking
Police say $19,000 in drugs found, after pair watched at vehicle on Morrison Street
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Thorold Pressing Province on IPV Action
Motion asks for court proceedings to speed up, and to hire private investigators
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Niagara College Career Fair is On
Students and alumni can talk to businesses this week and next, the school says this is the largest fair to date
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Winter Parking Ban Likely Stays in Pelham
Town council viewed a report after a resident asked for exemptions, it compared other Niagara municipalities
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Welland Long-Term Care Closing
Niagara Health says it's not renewing the operating licence once it expires this year
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University of Niagara Falls Growing: President
David Gray told the Niagara Region no tax money has been used, it's private
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Thorold Councillor Wants Trees Saved
Tim O'Hare wants a plan to protect trees while development flourishes around
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Grimsby Man Charged with Stunt Driving
This happened in Thorold
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St. Catharines Fire Chief Awarded
The award goes yearly for exceptional leadership, dedication and profound impact
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One Person Killed in Fort Erie Fire
Emergency crews were called this morning at around 8
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St.Catharines/Lincoln Partner on Tourism
The municipalities had their 1st AGM last week, working together to grow tourism
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Homeless Not Turned from Shelter: CAO
A local advocacy group for the homeless disputes the region's claim
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Responsibility With Taxes a Must: Chair
Niagara's regional chair also pointing out the four areas he won't cut, and that he's been talking to NRP Chief about what they need
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Man Arrested During Downtown Closure
Police closed a section of Court Street in St. Catharines yesterday afternoon, after they found a stolen vehicle, the driver sped off, but crashed
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Update: Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested
Police say a Fort Erie store was held up
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MP Pushing for Canal Restoration
Fred Davies says people in Port Colborne have been waiting years for the Welland Canal wharfs to be restored
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Fort Erie Budget Passed for 2026
Taxes going up a few dollars a month for a household, but then double that when adding the region and school board portion
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11 People Charged in Massive Drug Bust
Police searched homes and vehicles in Toronto and London, finding over $2-million in fentanyl and cocaine, also illegal guns
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Drug Bust in Niagara Falls House
Over $11,000 in hydromorphone and fentanyl found
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QEW Open After Multi-Vehicle Crash
Police say it happened near Bowen Road
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Welland Building Owner Fined
Fire department says this was for fire code violations for building on East Main Street
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Lincoln EarlyON Child Centre Opens
This was done with help from the provincial and federal governments, helping children to read, and play with others
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Too Many Niagara Politicians: Chair
Niagara's Regional chair made the comments visiting Pelham council, is waiting to see what the provincial government does
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City Maintaining Doctor Recruitment in Budget
City council discussed reducing recruitment expense by $200,000 in order to save for taxpayers
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Marineland to Make Next Move: Minister
Federal fisheries minister Joanne Thompson calls plan to move belugas to US solid
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Opinions Wanted on Port Colborne Future
The city is looking for public engagement on the Official Plan, designed to guide city for 30 years
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Welcoming Streets Initiative Approved
The program has workers engaging people in the St. Catharines downtown, another way to handle crime
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NRP Officer Cleared of Wrongdoing
The SIU says this was in relation to a call for service in St. Catharines for man on methamphetamine
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Niagara Falls Considering Block Parents Against Crime
This is just one program after Councillor Lococo brought concerns up
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Peach King Centre Reopened
It's been under renovations, costing $36.7-million, since 2024
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Niagara Falls Man Wins Lottery
John Celentino's family had a hard time believing, he says he'll take care of them
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Marineland Given Nod to Move Whales
Fisheries Minister posting online today she's granted conditional approval to move the whales to US
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Woman Stabbed, Life Threatening Injuries
Two women were hurt, and Fort Erie man arrested, after morning standoff with police at a George Road address
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Human Trafficking Arrest Leads to Facebook
Call police if you bought items via Marketplace at a Niagara Falls house
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Victims of Cold Weather to be Remembered
A vigil will be held next week at Niagara Regional headquarters
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NRP to Hear of Downtown Crime
Police to address St. Catharines city council about concerns it has heard from business owners and residents
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Public National Sex Offender Registry Wanted
Niagara MP Fred Davies has started a petition
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Wedding Arrested
Police say Ryan Wedding's international drug ring was wanted for murders in Ontario, including Niagara Falls
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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
