Separatism is stronger in Alberta than Quebec
Quebec has been eclipsed by Alberta in the strength of its separatist sentiment. Now a higher percentage of Albertans want the question of leaving…
Local · Municipal Election
Pat Chiocchio elected Welland mayor in close race
Welland’s election campaign centred on a question that will follow its next council into office: how to make life more affordable while keeping up…
Sports
St. Catharines Sports Hall of Fame set to welcome five new members
The five newest members of the St. Catharines Sports Hall of Fame will be officially enshrined Thursday night at Meridian Centre. The Hall of…
Local · Municipal Election
Siscoe secures second term as Insinna defeats Redekop in Fort Erie
Voters in St. Catharines and Fort Erie chose different paths in Monday’s municipal election, returning Mayor Mat Siscoe to office in the Garden City…
Local · Municipal Election
Time for a change rules Niagara
Winds of change blew through Niagara municipal politics on Monday night. In Niagara Falls, four-term mayor Jim Diodati was soundly defeated by two-time city…
Opinion
Do Canadians, and Carney, understand what’s at stake in the U.S. midterms?
Trying to explain to people the difference between President Donald Trump’s behaviour and his policies resembles trying to describe a vaccination shot to a…
Mayoral candidates best suited to protect their towns in pending Niagara governance reform discussions
For years, the provincial government has questioned whether Niagara's two-tier municipal structure remains efficient and affordable. The debate has intensified as taxpayers have faced…
Anger is not a municipal election platform
Across Niagara, municipal election campaigns are entering their final days, and a familiar pattern is emerging. New candidates are promising change, demanding transparency and…
The appalling new normal
We have recently passed the third anniversary of the horror of Oct. 7, and the news is not good. As we have seen in…
Canada’s odd couple is impacting municipal races in Ontario
The bromance between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Doug Ford caught many Canadians off guard in early 2025 when Carney first won the…
Provincial
Upheaval in B.C.
It was a rout. Commentators are discussing former BC Premier Eby’s decision to call a snap election as possibly the biggest political error in…
National
Canadians’ living standards and the country’s prosperity are worsening
Recently released economic data and fiscal reports point to an unequivocal conclusion: Canada is in decline. Having suffered though “Canada’s Lost Decade” under former…
National
Leak of EU membership agreement spells danger for Canada
The 21st Canada-EU Summit is scheduled to take place next week on October 29 and 30 in Montreal. Prime Minister Mark Carney will host…
Local · Election 2026
Junkin holds on in Pelham mayoral race decided by 15 votes
Pelham Mayor Marvin Junkin has won a third term by the narrowest of margins, defeating Frank Adamson by 15 votes in Monday’s municipal election.…
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…