📰 Headlines & Events News · CBC Hamilton & Niagara Lawyers argue over key factor in sentencing of sex offender who pleaded guilty in Welland toddler's assault News · Brock University News Researchers reignite call for a new epoch on Earth’s time scale News · Brock University News Incivility, bullying expert recognized for extensive research contributions News · Brock University News How open education opportunities are shaping student learning globally News · The Niagara Independent Niagara Falls launches Vacant Building Registry following passage of $1,000 annual “registration fee” News · The Niagara Independent Niagara Municipal Races – Election 2026: Port Colborne News · The Niagara Independent Jackfish vs. Cardinals – the CBL Finals begin Friday News · CBC Hamilton & Niagara Anti-racism association surveys Niagara candidates on race-related topics ahead of Ontario municipal vote News · CBC Hamilton & Niagara Ontario inquest for man who died after transfer from Niagara Detention Centre to start Sept. 28

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💡 Did You Know — written for this site The Welland Canal: Niagara's Working Waterway A shipping canal runs straight through the middle of the region, quietly carrying lake freighters past the falls it was built to get around. Here's what it is and how it got here. Read the full story →
Lawyers argue over key factor in sentencing of sex offender who pleaded guilty in Welland toddler's assault CBC Hamilton & Niagara · Sep 15, 4:59 pm Researchers reignite call for a new epoch on Earth’s time scale Brock University News · Sep 15, 2:59 pm Incivility, bullying expert recognized for extensive research contributions Brock University News · Sep 15, 1:43 pm How open education opportunities are shaping student learning globally Brock University News · Sep 15, 12:18 pm 💡 Did You Know Niagara's Fruit Belt: The Region's Farming Character I'm In Here · Aug 18, 2026 Niagara Falls launches Vacant Building Registry following passage of $1,000 annual “registration fee” The Niagara Independent · Sep 15, 6:18 am Niagara Municipal Races – Election 2026: Port Colborne The Niagara Independent · Sep 15, 6:18 am Jackfish vs. Cardinals – the CBL Finals begin Friday The Niagara Independent · Sep 15, 6:17 am 📰 The People Who Can Afford a Trade War The Niagara Independent · Sep 15, 6:15 am Anti-racism association surveys Niagara candidates on race-related topics ahead of Ontario municipal vote CBC Hamilton & Niagara · Sep 15, 4:00 am 💡 Did You Know Crossing the Border: Niagara's Relationship with Buffalo and the U.S. I'm In Here · Aug 16, 2026 Ontario inquest for man who died after transfer from Niagara Detention Centre to start Sept. 28 CBC Hamilton & Niagara · Sep 14, 5:47 pm Plug pulled on Ford government's giant ferris wheel planned for Niagara Falls, Ont. CBC Hamilton & Niagara · Sep 14, 5:05 pm Strengthening greenhouse technology innovation in southern Ontario Brock University News · Sep 14, 4:43 pm