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VIDEO: Victim of romance scam, Ontario woman jailed in Hong Kong

VIDEO: Victim of romance scam, Ontario woman jailed in Hong Kong

A Barrie grandmother who was duped by an Internet romance scam — and then wrote a book to warn others — is now languishing in an overseas prison after being tricked again
CANADA: Poll suggests Canadians feel less safe than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic

CANADA: Poll suggests Canadians feel less safe than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic

Violent crime rose by five per cent in 2021, mostly because of a 27 per cent increase in hate-motivated crimes and higher rates of reported sexual assault
Town amendment approvals allow Stone Eagle to proceed

Town amendment approvals allow Stone Eagle to proceed

Plans for a new $40-million estate winery – one its developers say will offer a “premium” experience for its guests – has been given the thumbs up from the councillors
Future of Rand subdivision heritage attributes discussed

Future of Rand subdivision heritage attributes discussed

Preservation, not demolition, is what the future should hold for at least some of the historic Rand Estate, the Niagara-on-the-Lake municipal heritage committee is recommending.
BEYOND LOCAL: CP Rail, Kansas City Southern Rail merger now official

BEYOND LOCAL: CP Rail, Kansas City Southern Rail merger now official

It combines the two smallest of North America's seven Class 1 railroads
ADOPT ME: Jinx is no couch potato!

ADOPT ME: Jinx is no couch potato!

He's will entertain you with his acrobatic antics
Good morning, Niagara-on-the-Lake!

Good morning, Niagara-on-the-Lake!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
BEYOND LOCAL: Ontario rolls out 'ultra low' overnight hydro rate

BEYOND LOCAL: Ontario rolls out 'ultra low' overnight hydro rate

It could appeal to customers who electrically heat their home, charge their electric vehicle overnight or who are shift workers
Police search for suspect in Niagara Falls stabbing

Police search for suspect in Niagara Falls stabbing

Area residents should not approach him as the knife involved in the incident has not been recovered, police say
Yellowjackets to make first Niagara appearance

Yellowjackets to make first Niagara appearance

Jazz fusion legends Yellowjackets have released more than 25 albums over their 43-year career, but there’s one thing keyboardist Russell Ferrante says the group has never done.