Niagara Region

• Solar eclipse expected to bring largest tourist crowd in Niagara Falls history: mayor

  The mayor of Niagara Falls says the city is expecting the largest crowd of visitors it has ever seen on the day of the solar eclipse early next month.

  Canada

  Mar 30
  
• Solar eclipse: State of emergency declared in Niagara Region

  A state of emergency has been declared in Niagara Region with thousands of people expected to head there to view the April 8 solar eclipse. 

  Canada

  Mar 29
  
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• Niagara police begin public safety plans for million expected to view solar eclipse

  Niagara Regional Police have begun preparations to deploy public safety measures ahead of the April 8 event which is expected to draw large crowds to the region.

  Canada

  Mar 21
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• Driver dead after crash between car, SUV in Pelham: police

  The driver of a sedan was rushed to hospital late Thursday afternoon after his vehicle collided with an SUV on Merrittville Highway.

  Traffic

  Feb 16
• Hamilton man, woman face charges in connection with porch thefts in Niagara Region

  Niagara Regional Police say two people from Hamilton, Ont. have been arrested in connection with multiple reports of Amazon packages going missing from front porches.

  Crime

  Jan 26
• Pedestrian dead after being hit by van in St. Catharines

  Niagara Regional police say a man was struck and killed while crossing a busy intersection onThursday evening. The incident closed nearby roads for hours.

  Traffic

  Jan 19
• Niagara’s icewine festival welcomes 30-plus operators to 2024 event

  Niagara Region is preparing to celebrate its annual Icewine season through to late january via a wine and culinary touring program.

  Canada

  Jan 10
• Hamilton man faces charges in Niagara Region child porn investigation

  Niagara regional police say a search of a private residence in Hamilton turned up evidence connected to a child exploitation investigation.

  Crime

  Jan 10
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• Abandoned puppies, Shih Tzu rescue in Niagara underscore ‘commitment’ of pet ownership

  Two Niagara animal shelters have reached out to their communities for cash donations after both endured costly veterinary care to treat animals dropped off during the holidays.

  Canada

  Jan 3
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• Niagara police investigate mystery ‘explosion sound’ in Welland

  Niagara regional police say they received calls from a number of residents just after 9 p.m. on Wednesday with concerns over a 'loud boom' or 'explosion sound.'

  Canada

  Dec 28, 2023