The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating a crash which killed a Welland man Thursday afternoon. Niagara Regional Police were investigating a suspect at a Port Colborne motel when the man fled by truck.

Early morning showers couldn't stop a year's worth of community spirit from shining through at PoultryFest in Smithville, Saturday. The one-day celebration of everything chicken was once again a successful venture, said festival chairman Steve Ecker.

Despite making an arrest last week after spotting a car near an alleged "local drug house," Welland police aren't just letting these places operate, according to Det.-Const. Eric Bell.

Kids can laugh out loud this summer at the Wainfleet library's summer reading program. The Laugh Out Loud program, sponsored by TD Bank, allows kids to read fun books, create silly crafts, participate in activities and play hilarious games.

For The Brownstone Pub, this year's Canada Day celebration was more than just a birthday party. It was not only about celebrating pride in Canada, but about celebrating pride in our soldiers.

It was by no coincidence that Bhanu Vashisnth happened to become an official Canadian on the nation's 141st birthday. It was his request to join 31 other new Canadians who officially became citizens Tuesday at a ceremony in front of city hall.

Jonathan and Alicia Hintenberger never had a stag and doe. Six weeks before their July 7, 2007 wedding, Jonathan received some bad news. The leukemia had recurred.

It was all about Canadian pride in Pelham as the town celebrated Canada's birthday in style. A 15-hour party in Harold Black Park as well as events across town celebrated the country's 141st birthday.

Niagara-on-the-Lake council has set up a special workshop July 7 to develop a strategy to help keep Niagara District Secondary School thriving.

The city will have to hire a new bureaucrat to deal with tough new regulations meant to ensure drinking water is protected from contamination.

With continual support from the community, Lincoln's Canada Day celebration was another success. More than 5,000 people attended the event, which is in its eighth year at Charles Daley Park.

Officers in Niagara Regional Police's 8 District have started Safe Parks program patrols throughout Niagara West.

For eight-year-old Symone Austin, celebrating Canada's 141st birthday is about celebrating peace. "I think it is important to celebrate Canada's birthday because I like Canada. There is peace and quiet in Canada," she said.

The public health department of Niagara's regional government wants to make it mandatory for establishments such as restaurants, large banquet facilities and large catering operations to have a manager on staff at all times with special training in safe food handling.

Chairman Steve Ecker isn't the only Ecker who makes PoultryFest a hit every June. His cousin, Bruce, has been putting the wow factor into the Smithville festival for the last eight years with his hatchery display.

The recommendation to consolidate three small Catholic elementary schools within larger ones has naturally upset parents of students who attend the smaller schools.

One of the longest and bloodiest military operations of the War of 1812 will be remembered on July 5. The Battle of Chippawa will be remembered through a special service put together by the Niagara Parks Commission.

Ashley Gluchowski, age 23, will be competing in the Miss Canada Globe competition, after all. When West Lincoln council voted not to support their hometown beauty queen financially last Monday night, she wasn't sure if she could pay her entry fee for the August competition.

A new police station has been approved by Niagara's police services board, but the project could be held up by the region "for no good reason", says Grimsby Mayor Bob Bentley.

Saving $40 or $50 on a weekend getaway to Niagara Falls might not sound like a huge amount when you consider a family can spend hundreds of dollars for such things as staying at a hotel, eating in restaurants and seeing various attractions.