Gain driven by increases at general merchandise stores.
Statistics Canada says retail sales were up in the month of April.
The agency says retail sales rose by 0.9 percent, to $60.7 billion.
The increase was fueled by general merchandise stores, which gained 4.2 percent.
Meanwhile, sales at miscellaneous retailers like pet stores, cannabis shops and office supply stores rose 11.3 percent..
An early estimate for retail sales in May suggests a gain of 1.6 percent.
Charges Laid After Fatal Pelham Crash
It was back in April when a motorcycle hit a minivan on Highway 20, as the minivan made a left hand turn
Arrest Made in Grimsby Home Invasion
Police say an occupant was assaulted in the May 1st break and enter
Options to Ferris Wheel Wanted
Unanimous vote at Niagara Falls city council to ask public for other ideas to ferris wheel at Victoria Park
Region Working on Roads Plan
The Niagara Region is looking for public input for its road plan for the next few decades
New Research Centre Open at Brock
The government says this will support agriculture
Decades Old Bridge to be Replaced
The Niagara Region to begin work on the J.R. Stork bridge next week
The Incredible Hulk in Niagara Falls
Lou Ferrigno here without costume
Niagara Falls Man Charged with Sex Assault
Police say this dates back to 2004, against a child