How God was forgotten on Remembrance Day
How did prayer get banned from Remembrance Day? It wasn’t overnight. When the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms came into force in 1982,…
Local
Construction begins on $350-million plan to turn Niagara Falls power station into a hotel
The former Toronto Power Generating Station is expected to open in 2030 as a five-star boutique hotel with free public viewing areas above the Horseshoe Falls.
National
Liberals using “budget trick” to boost immigration numbers
The Carney government is using a “budget trick” to introduce Canada’s new immigration plan and boost the numbers of people being brought into the…
Local
Niagara Health Foundation brings back Celebration of Lights for 2026
Five community tree lightings begin Nov. 14 in Niagara Falls. The holiday campaign invites residents to dedicate a light in honour of a loved one or caregiver while raising funds for local hospital care.
Opinion
Winners and losers from the U.S. midterm elections
Trump was the biggest wash-out of the night, but it had winners and losers, starting with those who woke up the next morning in power in places no one imagined.
Opinion
This Remembrance Day
Leading up to Remembrance Day this week, this author was thinking about the values of the Canadians that fought for freedom in the two…
Remembering Niagara’s Contributions to the Great War
During the Great War (later renamed World War One), more than 66,000 Canadian soldiers died in what many consider a conflict over ill-considered alliances…
Brash entitlement and vested interests on display in Ottawa
One needs only to look at a few news stories out of Ottawa these past few weeks to gauge just how entitled and calculating the prime minister and his inner circles are.
Did baseball’s richest teams tank October? The World Series conspiracy theory
As baseball's smaller-market clubs steal the October spotlight, a bizarre theory raises a bigger question about money, competitive balance and MLB's looming labour showdown.
The Senate races that will decide Trump’s future
What follows is this author's best guess after consulting some of the most objective and informed sources in America.
Local
Niagara’s 32-member regional council says goodbye as 13-member council takes shape
Departing councillors urged Niagara’s mayors to tackle housing and affordability as they prepare to take over the regional table alongside a provincially appointed chair.
Local
Niagara College opens campus doors for Fall Open House Saturday
Prospective students and families can explore programs, tour specialized facilities and meet faculty at both campuses on Nov. 7.
National
Mark Carney’s backroom EU deals sure to cost Canadians
Arriving in Montreal on Wednesday night, the President of the European Commission, Ursula Gertrud von der Leyen, posted on social media, “Rarely have I…
Provincial
DEI dies in Alberta
Hiring based on factors other than merit also leads to poorer performance in businesses and government, and research has shown it imposes increased costs as well.
Technology
AI found a flaw that could have let hackers into most of the websites you use
Most people have never heard of PHP. But if you've read a blog, shopped online or checked a government website this week, there's a…
Provincial · Election 2006
BC election could be a photo finish
BC voters will head to the polls on Saturday, October 24th, to decide who may lead the province into the 2030s. Premier David Eby…
Sports
Niagara IceDogs set to honour Hamilton brothers in first franchise retiring jersey ceremony
One brother is still playing in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the New Jersey Devils, while the other is in his first season…
Sports
Cast your vote today: Sports Niagara launches Champion Awards
Sport Niagara has launched a Champion Awards to celebrate sporting excellence across Niagara. Nominations are now open to recognize outstanding athletes, teams, coaches, sport…