Gas and food prices play tug of war with number
A very slight drop in Canada's inflation rate for September to 6.9%.
Statistics Canada says it was 7.0 per cent in August, the decline motivated by lower prices at the gas pumps.
Despite the drop, grocery bills continue to climb at the fastest rate since August 1981, with prices up 11.4% compared with a year ago.
Statistics Canada says food prices have outstretched the overall inflation rate for 10 straight months.
2 from Niagara named to the Order of Canada
Mary Ann Edwards of St. Catharines and Donald Triggs of Niagara-on-the-Lake were among the 80 new appointments announced today
$3.5M of Crystal Meth seized from drug lab
NRP Officers discovered a clandestine drug lab in a residential neighbourhood in Niagara Falls
NRP Searching for B&E Suspects
NRP are appealing for the public's help in identifying 2 suspects in relation to 3 break & enters on residences in Welland and Pelham
Welland CAO Optimistic for 2026
Jessica Ruddell is pleased with 2025 progress, but wants to build on that
Niagara Clinics Help Coughs, Colds
Niagara North Family Health Team says these are to help ease hospital ERs, meant for non emergencies
Clifton Hill Construction in January
The city says this is for Smart Pole installation for wireless services, lasting to the spring
Gas Prices to Hold Steady: Analyst
Prices have been seen as low as below a dollar in Niagara, and not expected to shoot up again until the spring or summer
NRP Using Warrant in Niagara Falls Area
They're asking everyone to avoid the area, but no risk to public safety