Ontario College Strike Starts
The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) has taken its members on a province-wide faculty strike as of today. This strike affects all colleges in …
Obesity in Kids- Way Up
Global childhood obesity rates are now 10 times higher than in 1975 according to a new World Health Organization study. Rates of childhood obesity …
100,000 Canadians May Be Affected by Equifax Hack
The huge cyberattack that hit Equifax is now estimated to have affected 100,000 Canadians. Credit data company Equifax Canada says those affected here may …
SNOWBIRDS HERE WEDNESDAY
If you are a fan of the airshow that the Canadian Snowbirds put on, you are in luck. They are coming to the Niagara District …
Canadians – Stressed and Living Paycheque to Paycheque – STUDY
A new survey by the Canadian Payroll Association says about half of us are living paycheque to paycheque and if we didn’t get paid for …
LABOUR DAY! – It all started in TORONTO!
Although it’s not a widely known fact, Toronto played a huge role in the founding of what has become an international holiday. Labour Day has its roots in …
OFFICIAL RE-OPENING OF REVAMPED LAKESIDE PARK on THURSDAY
It’s good news for Lakeside Park in St. Catharines as the official opening of the revitalized area will take place Thursday, Aug. 31 at noon. The …
Where to Swim in Niagara
If you are in the mood for some late summer swimming in niagara you are in luck. Here are the latest reports from water testing …
2nd Discharge at Niagara Falls Believed to be Rain-Related
There has been ANOTHER discharge reported near Niagara Falls according to New York state officials. This, just a month after the “black water” (waste water) incident where …
SUDDEN DEATH OF BELUGA WHALE AT MARINELAND
Marineland Canada says it’s mourning the passing of a Beluga whale called Gia. A statement issued by the theme park called her a “beloved” beluga whale …