Police are investigating shots fired at the Niagara Falls – Hamilton home

Police are investigating shots fired at the Niagara Falls – Hamilton home

Police say no one was hurt after shots were fired at a home in Niagara Falls on Wednesday evening. Investigators say the incident happened around 9 p.m. on Armstrong Drive near Lauren Court, just southwest of Montrose Road and Lundy’s Lane. “The initial investigation found that the homeowners were inside the residence when suddenly at … Read more

Video: View stunning footage of a partially frozen Niagara Falls

Video: View stunning footage of a partially frozen Niagara Falls

Video: View stunning footage of a partially frozen Niagara Falls Ice from a massive winter storm that hit the US and Canada has turned the iconic falls into a winter wonderland. 00:52 – Source: CNN

Spectacular photos show Niagara Falls partially frozen after a winter storm

Spectacular photos show Niagara Falls partially frozen after a winter storm

NY restaurant covered in icicles after storm New York restaurant covered in icicles after winter storm 00:32 Niagara Falls has turned into a dazzling winter spectacle after a few years powerful storm left it partially frozen. Photos taken after the deadly storm show the iconic falls filled with ice and snow. An aerial view showed … Read more

Storm Update: State of emergency declared in Fort Erie, Port Colborne and Wainfleet

Storm Update: State of emergency declared in Fort Erie, Port Colborne and Wainfleet

Niagara’s three southernmost municipalities declared a state of emergency as a snowstorm ravaged the region for the second day, while critical warnings went out for everyone on cell phone networks and television on Saturday afternoon. The warnings say residents should avoid all non-essential travel and venturing out could put them in extreme danger. They also … Read more

Siscoe wins in St. Catharines, Diodati in Niagara Falls and Campion in Welland

Siscoe wins in St. Catharines, Diodati in Niagara Falls and Campion in Welland

The latest election news from Niagara on Monday. This file will be updated during the evening. Web links to longer stories when available. 9:58 Final (unofficial) results in Niagara-on-the-Lake: Mayor: Gary Zalepa Regional Councilor: Andrea Kaiser Councilors: Erwin Wiens, Gary Burroughs, Wendy Cheropita, Tim Balasiuk, Sandra O’Connor, Nick Ruller, Adriana Cater (Vizzari), and Maria Mavridis … Read more

Hydrochloric acid spill sends 23 St. Catharine factory workers to hospital

Hydrochloric acid spill sends 23 St. Catharine factory workers to hospital

A spill of hydrochloric acid on Tuesday morning sent 23 workers from an industrial plant in St. Catharines to the hospital, including several who were directly exposed to the chemical. St. Catharine’s Fire Chief Dave Upper said emergency services responded to THK Rhythm Automotive Canada Ltd at approximately 9:00 am. on Louth Street, where five … Read more

Charged in ‘chaotic’ street fight in downtown St. Catharines

Charged in ‘chaotic’ street fight in downtown St. Catharines

Two men have been charged after three men were stabbed in what police called a “chaotic scene” in downtown St. Catharines early Saturday. The Niagara Regional Police Department said the men and the victims were known to each other and there was no ongoing threat to public safety. Officers responded to reports of a major … Read more

Book recommendations to wrap up June from the Niagara Falls Public Library

Book recommendations to wrap up June from the Niagara Falls Public Library

June is a very busy month in Ontario. It is Indigenous History Month, Pride Month, Seniors Month, Filipino Heritage Month and Italian Heritage Month. There are a number of great ways to celebrate these various groups in June, but one of the best is to read a book by and about people from those communities. … Read more

Canada Summer Games torch relay winds through Niagara Falls

Canada Summer Games torch relay winds through Niagara Falls

Mike Strange was 16 when he competed in the 1987 Canada Summer Games in Nova Scotia. He returned from the national event with not only a silver medal in boxing, but also the foundation for future success. He went on to represent Canada at the Commonwealth Games, winning gold in 1994 and 1998, and at … Read more