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.
The Government of Ontario passed new legislation, Bill 101 - the Putting Students First Act, which changed the structure and length of teacher education programs.
September is packed with events to help Brock students settle into the new school year, reconnect with campus and make the most of the last few weeks of warm weather. Whether students want to take part in a Brock tradition, reflect on Truth and Reconciliation, shop locally, learn more about the campus, shop local vendors or enjoy free screenings and food, September offers plenty of ways to start the 2026-27 school year beyond the classroom.
The Ontario government is facing mounting criticism over a proposal to restructure the province’s conservation authority system, a move that officials say will streamline operations while opponents say it could undermine environmental protection and local decision-making.
As the temperature rises and exams come to an end, students across the Niagara Region have four months of affordable recreational activities waiting for them, as municipal parks, conservation areas and historical landmarks across Niagara are offering accessible, low-to-no-cost activities.
Québec’s Bill 21 on secularism and religious symbols is currently being challenged in the Canadian Supreme Court. The challenge focused on the application of section 33 of the Canadian constitution known as the notwithstanding clause. A decision from the Supreme Court is expected within the next few months.
After amalgamation disputes and a scandal involving the former Regional Chair, Bob Gale, the Niagara Regional Council is now facing structural changes proposed by the provincial government.
Niagara paramedics have approved a near unanimous strike motion as the region continues to lose paramedics to related fields with alleged better support of personnel.
The Ontario Provincial Liberal Party (OLP) has been without a leader since Bonnie Crombie stepped down on Jan. 14. With candidates gearing up for a leadership race, The Brock Press interviewed potential OLP leadership candidate Eric Lombardi on his campaign.
Beginning in February, Niagara’s municipal governance structure became the focus of a heated debate after Regional Chair Bob Gale proposed sweeping changes aimed at reducing what he described as an excessive tax burden on residents.
Following the protest on March 4, the second rally in the “Hands Off Our Education” campaign took place at Queen’s Park on March 24, with thousands of students, educators and community members gathering to protest growing concerns over the accessibility and affordability of postsecondary education in Ontario.
In a movement that fundamentally reshapes Canada’s legal framework for migration, the federal government’s Bill C-12, Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act, received Royal Assent on March 26.
The Ontario government under Premier Doug Ford announced plans to cut OSAP grants to 25 per cent instead of the prior 85 per cent. They also plan to lift the seven-year tuition freeze, which Ford says was needed to fund post-secondary education in Ontario. Ford cites the federal cap on international students as the main reason why he had to pass the policy, but how did Ontario post-secondary institutions become so dependent on international students to begin with?
On March 9, Ontario Nature announced the acquisition of the 26.7-hectare (66-acre) Sauble Dunes North property, a critical coastal habitat along Lake Huron’s shoreline. This purchase permanently expands the organization’s Sauble Dunes Nature Reserve to a total of 77.78 hectares (192 acres), strengthening an ecological corridor in the Saugeen Bruce Peninsula that connects to adjacent natural areas including Chiefs Point Wetland, Sauble Falls Provincial Park, county forests and other protected properties within the Sauble Falls North Area of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSI).
The Ford government has recently announced several new construction projects worth billions of dollars to reshape Toronto’s waterfront. These projects include plans for a new convention centre, the expansion of Billy Bishop airport to accommodate jets and the construction of a new Ontario Science Centre.
With deadlines creeping up for cumulative projects and exams looming around the corner, there are resources available at Brock to prepare for finals, along with events that allow you to take a break and hopefully avoid burnout as you cross the finish line and conclude the semester.
Niagara’s trans and non-binary community is inviting the entire region to come together in celebration, solidarity and joy for International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) with a series of free public events on March 27 and 31. Held every year on March 31, TDOV honours the lives, resilience and contributions of trans and non-binary people while also shining a light on the urgent need for safety, human rights and affirming health care in an increasingly hostile climate across Canada and around the world.
The Ford government is preparing to end the use of supervised consumption sites across the province, with an expected move to abstinence-based treatment options by June 13.
