Multiple charges after man rams cruisers in St. Catharines.
In what appears to be a dramatic arrest, a St. Catharines man faces numerous charges after twice attempting to evade police by ramming two police cruisers.
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News relating to crime and police and traffic offenses in Niagara Region
Niagara Children’s Water Festival to run next week
Niagara Region will host the 18th annual Niagara Children’s Water Festival, its second virtual festival starting next week. The event run in partnership with the City of St. Catharines, Ontario Power Generation, Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority, and Brock University runs May 10-14, 2021. The Niagara Children’s Water Festival is designed for Grade 3 and 4 students … Read more
Grimsby man on latest Niagara DUI offence list
Four people, three of them from St. Catharines, have been named on the latest Niagara police list of drinking and driving offences for the period of April 19-25.
Elderly woman dies after being hit by car in Grimsby
An elderly woman was struck by a car in Grimsby on Saturday and was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Lincoln man arrested after alleged indecent act
In March of 2021, detectives from 8 District with the Niagara Regional Police Service, commenced an investigation into an indecent act. Read more…
Regional Council makes progress on CAO recruitment
The Niagara Regional Council and its CAO recruitment committee will soon post a job ad to recruit a new Chief Administrative Officer, it has announced. On Thursday night, Regional Council approved a position profile, job advertisement, and core competencies for the CAO position. The documents, the Region’s news advisory said, “capture the essential characteristics, traits, experiences, and … Read more
Toronto motorist killed by falling highway sign on QEW near skyway
A toppled sign on the Toronto-bound QEW near the Burlington skyway killed a 46-year-old motorist early Tuesday. The Ontario Provincial Police said an excavator hit a road sign on the QEW in Hamilton, causing it to fall and strike a passing vehicle near the Eastport Drive exit. Emergency crews were called to the scene just before 1 … Read more
Four people on latest Niagara DUI offence list
Four people, three of them from St. Catharines, have been named on the latest Niagara police list of drinking and driving offences for the period of April 19-25.
Vaccination available in Niagara Falls at Public Health clinics for 60+ age group
If you turn 60 this year you may be able to book a slot this week for a COVID-19 vaccine with Niagara Public Health.
Niagara police seek ‘suspicious’ man who gave Thorold boy a ride
Niagara police are seeking a “suspicious person” who drove a Thorold boy and his bike home and gave him money.