Local News Briefs
- Earthquake Hits Region – One of the strongest earthquakes the region has seen in 40 years shook residents at 6:15 a.m. this morning but apparently caused no significant damage. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the magnitude of the earthquake was 3.8 and it was centered east of Buffalo. (CKTB)
- Teens Charged With Murder – Niagara Regional Police have charged two teenagers with first-degree murder following the death of 31-year-old local resident Raymond “Ray” Riley last summer. Police concluded that Riley was attacked and assaulted prior to being found injured in the area of Queenston Street and Riordon Street in St. Catharines, but a motive for the alleged attack hasn’t been made known. (InNiagara Region)
- Kenny Loggins Comes To Niagara – Rocker Kenny Loggins’ “This Is It! His Final Tour 2023” show is coming to the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino on September 8 at 9 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 10 at 10 a.m. (Giant FM)
- IceDogs Have Losing Weekend – The Niagara IceDogs failed to pick up any points last week after losing 5-3 to Peterborough on Thursday, 5-4 to Hamilton Friday and 6-5 to Kitchener Saturday. The IceDogs have lost 15 of their last 16 games and are in last place in the OHL with a record of 9-30-6-1. (BP Sports Niagara)
