Tag: Niagara

Between Four and 20 Centimetres of Snow Expected for Parts of Southern Ontario

The official start to spring may be only 10 days away, but winter isn’t letting go of southern Ontario just yet. Environment Canada has issued weather advisories stretching from the Greater Toronto Area through to Windsor, as well as snowfall alerts for Niagara and Hamilton. The federal agency says between four and 20 centimetres of…


Hovercraft Service Plans to Take Passengers Between Toronto and Niagara in 30 Minutes

A new hovercraft service could cut travel time between Toronto and the Niagara Region down to 30 minutes. Hoverlink Ontario Inc. announced that they have entered the final stage of approval to introduce a high-speed hovercraft service to the Golden Horseshoe. The first of its kind in North America. With plans to begin operation next summer,…


Police: Woman Drove Into River at Niagara Falls on Purpose

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y.—A woman who died when her car went into the icy rapids above Niagara Falls likely drove into the river on purpose, authorities said Thursday. The New York State Park Police said “entry into the water appears to be an intentional act,” and an investigation was ongoing. The driver, a woman in her…


Coast Guard Swimmer Pulls Body From Car Above Niagara Falls

A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew braved poor visibility and frigid rapids to reach a car partly submerged in water near the brink of Niagara Falls, then lowered a rescue swimmer on a hoist who pulled out the woman trapped inside. She did not survive. Video from the harrowing rescue attempt showed Petty Officer 2nd…