Actor James Gandolfini, who is best known for his role as the head of a mob family in the HBO drama ''The Sopranos'' has died. He was 51. Reports says Gandolfini suffered a fatal heart attack while vacationing in Italy. Gandolfini starred in a number of movies but rose to super-stardom playing Tony Soprano, the angst-ridden mob boss on the hit HBO series that ended in 2007. He won three Emmy Awards and a Screen Actor's Guild Award for the part. Other film credits include 1993's ''True Romance'' and recently had a role in the critically acclaimed ''Zero Dark Thirty.'' ... read more

Police are looking for a man who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman in Niagara Falls.The 27 year old woman was walking alone along the west side of Fallsview Boulevard between Ferry Street and Robinson Street at around 7:30 Thursday morning when she was grabbed from behind.According to police, the man fled following a brief struggle and took off in a car parked on a gravel parking lot close by.The suspect is described as five foot ten inches tall, weighing around 220 pounds, anywhere between 30 to 40 years of age.  He had short dark hair, a fat ... read more

An unfortunate accident has sent a 31 year old man to hospital in Buffalo.Police say the man was cutting his grass in Niagara Falls just before seven o'clock this morning when a car struck him.The 1997 Ford Escort driven by a 41 year old woman from Niagara Falls lost control taking a bend on Beaverdams Road, crossed over the eastbound lane onto the south shoulder where the man was cutting the grass.The 31-year-old man was transported to Erie County Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. The 41-year-old female was transported to Greater Niagara General Hospital with minor injuries ... read more

The first-ever national look at homelessness in Canada suggests at least 200 thousand people experience it every year.    The State of Homelessness in Canada report finds that on any given night, about 30 thousand people are in shelters, sleeping outside, being protected from domestic violence or in prison or hospital.    The report says that costs taxpayers about $7 billion a year.   The study marks the first time researchers have looked at homelessness on a national level.    Report author Stephen Gaetz says this kind of research means authorities will be able to actually measure progress in solving ... read more

High school may improve young people's minds, but it does the opposite for their bodies.    A new study out of the University of Waterloo shows Canadian students in Grade 12 are in worse health than their younger high school peers.    The research, published in the latest issue of the journal BMC Public Health, found that by the time students reach senior year, they're at a significantly increased risk for chronic diseases such as diabetes and lung cancer.    It shows that over the four years of high school, the number of smokers went up 170 per cent, binge ... read more

Two hundred years ago she walked into the history books, on Friday June 21st she will be honoured in style.Prime Minister Stephen Harper's wife Laureen, renowned broadcaster Valerie Pringle, Canadian Olympians , and many more will walk in the footsteps of true Canadian heroine, Laura Secord.On Friday June 21st, dignitaries including Ontario's Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable David Onley, and Attorney General and Minister of Justice, and MP for Niagara Falls, the Honourable Rob Nicholson will be on hand at the Prince of Wales to share a personal video message of support for the women who changed the course ... read more

Employees in the Niagara Health System will be leading by example, and saving lives at the same time.Starting tomorrow in Welland, NHS staff, physicians, volunteers, their families, and friends will be donating blood at three special clinics.Two more clinics are scheduled for Monday June 24th in Niagara Falls, and Tuesday June 25th in St. Catharines.The hope is, these clinics will encourage the NHS team and Niagara residents to give blood  that is needed for accident victims, surgery, cancer treatments, hemophilia, and other blood related diseases.Last year the NHS received over 12 thousand units of red blood ... read more

Bob Rae, former interim Liberal leader and one-time NDP premier of Ontario, is resigning as an MP, winding up a political career that stretched over 35 years and two parties.    Rae says he is leaving in order to focus on his new role as chief negotiator for First Nations in talks with the province about development of the Ring of Fire mining development in northern Ontario.    ``This is going to be a major undertaking,'' an emotional Rae told a news conference Wednesday in the foyer of the House of Commons.    ``It's clear to me that it will ... read more

A Toronto man arrested in Niagara, now facing drug trafficking charges. Police say Monday they started investigating a man delivering heroin for distribution in the Region. When they arrested the man in St. Catharines he allegedly had 61.1 grams of heroin in his possession, a street value of $18 000. 33 year old Ahmad Rollox is facing charges. read more

Some vindication for the Maid of the Mist. After losing the contract to operate boats on this side of the border, and coming under fire for the contract it negotiated to run boats on the U-S side, the iconic Niagar River ride receiving high honors from an online travel agency. The Maid of the Mist has been awarded a Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor. Only 10 businesses worldwide receive the award which is given  to attractions that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews. In a media release, Christopher Glynn, president of Maid of the Mist Corp says “Every day, our associates ... read more