The results of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections could create new opportunities for Canada to challenge American trade policies, but a change in congressional control does not guarantee an end to the economic uncertainty facing Canadians.
Niagara Falls is bringing back its well-loved New Year's Eve free concert for the first time since 2019. Canada’s Premier New Year's Eve Bash is coming back on Dec. 31 to Queen Victoria Park, bringing some well-loved country music performers and an evening of entertainment for visitors and residents along with it.
Niagara-on-the-Lake Vintage Hotel is hosting its first ever annual Christmas Market this November. The three-day-long market will turn The Gardens at the Pillar and Post Hotel into “an enchanting woodland Christmas Village.”
A private Learjet 60 travelling from Austin, Texas, to the Bahamas crashed near Greenacres, Florida, on Nov. 1, killing all nine people on board. Before the crash, the crew reported intense weather conditions, including ice, turbulence and significant altitude loss.
On October 13, hundreds of cyclists and community members in downtown Toronto mobilized to protest the removal of the 1.2-kilometre stretch of bike lanes on Bloor Street West. The removal is the first step in a larger plan from Premier Doug Ford to remove 20 kilometres of bike lanes in the city, in what Ford says is an attempt to ease traffic congestion.
As November rolls around, many university students feel their motivation begin to roll away with it. It seems that lecture halls are emptier, deadlines are impending and sleep starts to come at a premium. With reading week gone, there is now the impending stretch that students must push through to get to the end of the semester.
Cyprus, a beluga whale rescued from Niagara Falls’ Marineland, has died at SeaWorld San Diego less than two months after being relocated, adding to the growing number of deaths among animals transferred from the now-closed marine park.
France’s consistent riots over education funding, rising living costs and declining public services have escalated into clashes with police, extreme property damage and disruptions to major tourist attractions, leaving tourists caught in the middle of the country’s worst period of violence in the 20th century.
On Oct. 27, the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) arrested 42-year-old St. Catharines resident Derek Ovenden following allegations of sexual assault.
Brock University has been accused of joining a top-secret network of postsecondary institutions aimed at suppressing student demonstrations in support of Palestine on campuses across Canada.
On Oct. 19, Alberta voters decided whether to hold a formal referendum gauging the public’s interest in separating from Canada as the province’s separatist movement continues to grow amidst long-standing tensions with the federal government.
Donald Trump faced two new lawsuits in the span of three days, as a U.S. food importer challenged his 50 per cent tariff on Canadian goods and a shareholder of Circle Internet Group accused the president of illegally profiting from foreign investments.
Former Thorold Mayor Mal Woodhouse and Mayoral Candidate Henry D’Angela rejected allegations of bias from Mayoral Candidate Tim Whalen following the Thorold municipal election debates.
The Brock University Mooting Society put their legal knowledge and public speaking skills to the test at the fifth annual Western Cup Moot Court Competition on Oct. 4, arguing a case before judges consisting of law students and professionals in the field.
Josh Stewart, an ESL instructor, martial artist and writer from St. Catharines is set to release his poetry collection, Kawartha Gothic in April 2027, which will be published by the Phylum Press.
Canada’s Wonderland has temporarily closed its Behemoth and Leviathan rollercoasters in response to a fatal incident at Six Flags Over Georgia that left one man dead and several others injured.
A former Brock University nursing student is among six people presumed dead after a medical evacuation plane crashed into the Atlantic Ocean while travelling from Bermuda to Boston on Oct. 3.
Two St. Catharines residents have been charged following an assault in downtown St. Catharines that left a 25-year-old Welland man with serious injuries.
With Ontario’s municipal elections approaching on Oct. 26, eligible Niagara Falls residents are encouraged to register to vote and make their voices heard in determining the city’s future. The Brock Press has previously published an article outlining everything you need to know before you vote.
With Ontario’s municipal elections approaching on Oct. 26, eligible Niagara Falls residents are encouraged to register to vote and make their voices heard in determining the city’s future. The Brock Press has previously published an article outlining everything you need to know before you vote.
With Ontario’s municipal elections approaching on Oct. 26, eligible Niagara Falls residents are encouraged to register to vote and make their voices heard in determining the city’s future. The Brock Press has previously published an article outlining everything you need to know before you vote.
With Ontario’s municipal elections approaching on Oct. 26, eligible Niagara Falls residents are encouraged to register to vote and make their voices heard in determining the city’s future. The Brock Press has previously published an article outlining everything you need to know before you vote.
On Sept. 23, Niagara Region Public Health confirmed that norovirus is the cause of ongoing gastrointestinal illness reported among students on Brock University’s main campus.
On Sept. 26, a vegan snack sold across Canada was flagged by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) after it was found to have contained an undeclared allergen.
September saw the historic Niagara Grape and Wine Festival return, and this time, the event served as a celebration for the City of St. Catharines’ 150-year anniversary.
Both the Canadian and American sides of Niagara Falls are expanding the ways in which visitors can experience the Falls, with some new attractions having opened this summer and more attractions and upgrades planned over the next two years.
On Sept. 18, President Donald Trump announced that CNN, MS NOW and Politico would no longer be allowed inside the White House, sparking a dispute between the Trump administration and the news organizations that later led to a federal lawsuit and a judge involved to restore their access.
As the fall semester settles into its rhythm, October brings a packed lineup of activities to help Brock students unwind, pick up new skills and connect with their community outside the lecture hall.
While completing her undergraduate degree at Brock University, Lillian Idahosa is set to release her debut fantasy novels, the Mysteries of the Veil trilogy.
For students looking for a new way to meet people, step outside their comfort zone or simply have some fun after class, Brock Improv offers a place to do this.
According to a report done by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts, or ECMWF, August was the hottest month recorded globally, with temperatures reaching 1.65°C above the estimated pre-industrial average. It marks another instance in which a month’s global temperature surpassed 1.5ºC above pre-industrial levels, with the last time being in November 2025.
Communities across Canada navigated a summer defined by climate extremes, ranging from prolonged heat domes and aggressive wildfire activity to historic convective downpours. The national climate throughout June, July and August was shaped by simultaneous weather systems that placed sustained strain on public services and power grids.
Brock students gathered at the annual Community Fair hosted by the Brock University Students' Union this week, discovering student-run clubs, local businesses and community resources. and community resources.
On Sept. 15, Brock students will have the opportunity to take part in a rock painting event focused on commemorating The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Ontario is planning one of the largest year-over-year increases in student lending in recent financial estimates as changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) take effect for the 2026/27 academic year.
At the end of summer, St. Catharines and other regions across Ontario were hit with extreme thunderstorms, leaving significant damage unlike that of any other storm in recent times.
On Aug. 31, the last captive whales in Canada — six belugas — left the Marineland theme park in Niagara Falls to be transported to other locations across the United States. "There will no longer be any beluga whales or any other type of whales in captivity in Canada [by the end of August]," said Marineland's adviser, Andrew Burns, in an article posted by CBC News.
Brock students know all about our local hot spots. From pubs to pool halls, everyone has their go-to place. However, there has been a boom in our local downtown community, with new, innovative businesses opening.
