The manslaughter trial of Christine Birt came to a sudden halt on Tuesday after Birt changed her plea from not guilty of manslaughter to guilty of assault causing bodily harm. Birt was originally charged with second-degree murder but, after pre-trial, the charge was changed to manslaughter. After intense discussions by the Crown and defence lawyers, […]
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Drug Investigation Leads to $15,000 seizure – St. Catharines
During the month of April 2024, Detectives from the 1 District Street Crime Unit (St.Catharines / Thorold) of the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) investigated drugs being sold out of a residence and suspect vehicle throughout the City of St. Catharines. Read more…
‘Under siege’ Deep Cove reducing visitor parking for the summer
If your summer plans include hiking Quarry Rock or eating a famous doughnut, you may want to leave your car behind.
Woman killed before fire in Montreal home: police
A 42-year-old woman was killed before her body was found in a fire in Montreal’s Pointe-aux-Trembles district, according to Montreal police.
Fog advisory issued for Toronto but sunshine, warm weather expected this afternoon
Sunshine and warm weather is on tap for Toronto on Wednesday despite a foggy start to the day.
The night Pearl Jam rocked the Commodore Ballroom
On May 4, legendary Seattle grunge rockers Pearl Jam return to Vancouver for the first time in years, launching their 35-date Dark Matter tour with a concert at Rogers Arena. The highly anticipated event has a former radio promotions manager reminiscing about one of the most memorable concert promotion events in Vancouver history: a private show for the most dedicated Pearl Jam fans in town – and the tickets were absolutely free.
Toronto’s CafeTO program is ‘back on track’ for 2024, says Chow
Toronto’s CafeTO program is “back on track” for 2024, says Mayor Olivia Chow.
‘That fire was jumping roads’: Sask. First Nation councillor pleads for caution in wake of runaway grass fire
A band councillor at Red Pheasant Cree Nation says he’s considering putting up surveillance cameras around the community in the wake of a runaway grass fire that nearly destroyed several homes on Monday.
Drug Investigation Results in 2 Arrests in Niagara Falls
Since the end of 2023, Detectives from the 2 District Street Crime Unit (Niagara Falls/Niagara on the Lake) of the Niagara Regional Police Service have been investigating the sale of illegal drugs within the City of Niagara Falls. Read more…
Foot Chase Results in Arrest of Suspect Wielding a Knife – St. Catharines
On Monday, April 29, 2024, at approximately 11:25am, 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) uniformed officers from the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) responded to an armed person in the area of Church Street and Queenston Street in the City of St. Catharines. Uniformed officers were responding to a male wielding a knife towards an unidentified male. Read more…
