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Niagara Falls Today: Breast cancer fundraiser meets service dog mission + Freshwater Fury Here is what's happening in Niagara Falls this morning with your top news, weather and traffic.

Niagara Falls Today: Breast cancer fundraiser meets service dog mission + Freshwater Fury

11.11.2025 12:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Amid the St. Catharines snow, poppies shine on a white Remembrance Day A rare November snowfall set a serene backdrop as Niagara paused to honour Canada’s fallen.

Amid the St. Catharines snow, poppies shine on a white Remembrance Day

11.11.2025 22:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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’90s night in Niagara: The staying power of Lisa Loeb The singer on her iconic hit, her unique look and bringing a ’90s party to Niagara Falls Nov. 22 that also features The Rembrandts and Crash Test Dummies.

’90s night in Niagara: The staying power of Lisa Loeb

11.11.2025 11:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Turkey alert: Drivers in north St. Catharines advised to watch for wild gobblers The birds have been spotted near the Martindale Road area in high-traffic areas, the Humane Society of Greater Niagara says.

Turkey alert: Drivers in north St. Catharines advised to watch for wild gobblers

10.11.2025 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Curtain opens for Mighty Niagara Film Fest this week Year 5 of unique festival offers more made-in-Niagara cinema.

Curtain opens for Mighty Niagara Film Fest this week

10.11.2025 22:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'People will die': Motion requesting restrictions on St. Catharines homeless shelter deferred City council will discuss whether to ask the region to convert Southridge shelter from low-barrier to high-barrier after getting more information.

'People will die': Motion requesting restrictions on St. Catharines homeless shelter deferred

10.11.2025 22:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'People are stretched to the limit': Out of the Cold program sees staggering increase in hunger The community-funded program is expected to have 10 per cent more people this year accessing its nightly meals.

'People are stretched to the limit': Out of the Cold program sees staggering increase in hunger

07.11.2025 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Poppy fund raffle aims to raise money for Niagara veterans The Docks Pub annual Remembrance event in Merritton continues to grow.

Poppy fund raffle aims to raise money for Niagara veterans

07.11.2025 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New coffee shops perking up life in downtown Niagara Falls Caffery and Coffee Palz are preparing for grand openings on Queen Street.

New coffee shops perking up life in downtown Niagara Falls

07.11.2025 20:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Encampment garbage frustration results in St. Catharines resident taking action Tim Toffolo says he's frustrated after having to clean up an abandoned encampment on his own.

Encampment garbage frustration results in St. Catharines resident taking action

07.11.2025 21:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Station Street reconstruction in Pelham could start next spring A public information session about the project will be held Nov. 12 at the Meridian Community Centre’s Accursi Room from 4 to 6 p.m.

Station Street reconstruction in Pelham could start next spring

07.11.2025 22:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dennis Gannon: Tracing St. Catharines' story β€” one Yesterday and Today at a time His simple idea β€” comparing the city’s past with its present β€” grew into a 28-year chronicle of how St. Catharines changed through time.

Dennis Gannon: Tracing St. Catharines' story β€” one Yesterday and Today at a time

07.11.2025 12:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here’s where Niagara’s Remembrance Day ceremonies are taking place Events are taking place in communities across the region.
06.11.2025 21:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Province approves planning grant, renovations for Welland hospital The planning grant includes unspecified funds for early-stage efforts toward the redevelopment of Third Street site off King Street.
06.11.2025 21:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Siscoe tables budget with slight tax increase The St. Catharines 2026 budget was presented under strong-mayor legislation Wednesday night and it’s now in city council’s hands to make any changes.
06.11.2025 23:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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4 new EV charging stations to plug into in Port Colborne The charging stations are at H.H. Knoll park, Vale Health and Wellness Centre, market square and the municipal parking lot on Main Street West.
06.11.2025 20:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Patients to find special comforts when new West Lincoln Memorial Hospital opens this month The new hospital in Grimsby will open to the public on Nov. 24.
06.11.2025 19:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rona campaign raises thousands of dollars for Niagara non-profits The Home Sweet Home campaign ran Sept. 1 to Oct. 12.

Rona campaign raises thousands of dollars for Niagara non-profits

06.11.2025 20:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'There's just so much loss': Niagara rallying to support Jamaica's hurricane victims Local fundraisers are focusing on immediate survival: providing water, food, and basic necessities for Jamaica's hurricane victims.

'There's just so much loss': Niagara rallying to support Jamaica's hurricane victims

05.11.2025 23:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Niagara Falls Today: Veteran becomes Canada's oldest living person + NOTL lord mayor calls for Jimmy Lai's release Here is what's happening in Niagara Falls this morning with your top news, weather and traffic.

Niagara Falls Today: Veteran becomes Canada's oldest living person + NOTL lord mayor calls for Jimmy Lai's release

06.11.2025 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'A big venture': Teatro aims to be Niagara's premier destination for Italian dining New St. Catharines restaurant will be pairing wines with cuisines from different regions.

'A big venture': Teatro aims to be Niagara's premier destination for Italian dining

06.11.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dufferin Islands access via Burning Springs Hill closed for Winter Festival of Lights Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights runs Nov. 15 to Jan. 4.

Dufferin Islands access via Burning Springs Hill closed for Winter Festival of Lights

06.11.2025 00:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tara Slone and others from β€˜Rockstar: INXS’ reuniting in Niagara Falls You won’t find a resume quite like Tara Slone’s in Canada. There’s a horror flick (β€œNight of the Demons III”). There’s eight years co-hosting β€œRogers Hometown Hockey” with Ron McLean. There’s the unde...
05.11.2025 22:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Niagara West fire chief says he saw Grimsby-Lincoln split coming It appears Town of Grimsby did not have a burning desire to share volunteer fire services with Town of Lincoln despite embarking on a shared services pilot project in 2021.
05.11.2025 17:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Niagara father convicted of violently shaking his three-week-old son In an Ontario Court of Justice in Welland this week, the baby’s 22-year-old father received a 15-month conditional sentence.
05.11.2025 22:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Man charged in sexual assault of Welland toddler appears in court A Niagara man arrested in connection with a sexual assault involving a Welland toddler that shocked the community made a brief video appearance in court Wednesday.
05.11.2025 20:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Niagara Falls Today: New plan for NOTL airport + Help sought to plan future of Douglas Memorial Here is what's happening in Niagara Falls this morning with your top news, weather and traffic.

Niagara Falls Today: New plan for NOTL airport + Help sought to plan future of Douglas Memorial

05.11.2025 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Golden support for reading, arts and culture in Grimsby The third annual GLaM Gala takes place Friday night at Grimsby Public Library, with proceeds supporting the library, art gallery and museum.
04.11.2025 22:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Speeders, rejoice: End of the road for photo radar in Niagara Niagara Region says automated speed cameras will be removed soon after Nov. 14. They are no longer active.

Speeders, rejoice: End of the road for photo radar in Niagara

04.11.2025 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ontario college support staff ratify new collective agreement after ending strike TORONTO - The union representing more than 10,000 full-time college support staff at Ontario's 24 public colleges says its members have ratified a new, three-year contract.
04.11.2025 23:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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