On April 8, 2024, a spectacular and rare celestial event is set to unfold over
Canada, the United States and Mexico – a total solar eclipse.
As the Moon aligns perfectly between Earth and the Sun, temporary darkness will sweep across parts of the country,
captivating countless spectators.
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Solar Eclipse Local News Stories
Over 16,000 donations during eclipse glasses giveaway in Fort Erie
The Town of Fort Erie has collected over 16,000 donations by distributing ISO-certified solar eclipse glasses ahead of the Total Solar Eclipse. Fort E...
Apr 17, 2024
Visitors to Niagara bask in darkness from 2024 solar eclipse
As expected, the solar eclipse is attracting people from far and wide. Jerry is from Philippines, and has found himself in Niagara Falls to view the 2...
Apr 08, 2024
MPP Gates once again pushing for regular GO Train service to Niagara Falls after extra eclipse trips added
Extra GO Train trips to Niagara during the solar eclipse have once again raised the question - why not every day? Niagara Falls, Fort Erie and Niagara...
Apr 08, 2024
Niagara Falls breaks Guinness World Record for largest gathering of people dressed as the sun
A Guinness World Record has been set in Niagara Falls. As reported in the leadup to the solar eclipse, a world record attempt for 'Largest gathering o...
Apr 08, 2024
Mayor Jim Diodati excited to showcase Niagara Falls during solar eclipse
Today is the total solar eclipse, as hundreds of thousands of people are expected to embark on the Niagara Region to try and get a view at the celesti...
Apr 08, 2024
Niagara Health reminds residents to only look at eclipse with ISO-certified glasses
Niagara Health wants to make sure everyone is taking the proper precautions when it comes to protecting their peepers today during the solar eclipse. ...
Apr 08, 2024
Niagara Falls Tourism ready for total solar eclipse
This is a day Niagara Falls Tourism has been preparing for now for over a year. President Janice Thomson says days like today are when the popular tou...
Apr 08, 2024
Everything you need to know about Niagara eclipse road closures
Niagara Regional Police have given a full list of road closures in Niagara Falls and Fort Erie for the solar eclipse on Monday. With hundreds of thous...
Apr 05, 2024
Extra GO Trains to Niagara Falls added for today's solar eclipse
In response to today's solar eclipse, Metrolinx is adding GO Train services to accommodate people visiting the Niagara Region. The transportation comp...
Apr 05, 2024
Environment Canada currently calling for clouds, chance of showers for solar eclipse
Today is the total solar eclipse in Ontario, as well as across the US, Mexico and a number of other Canadian provinces, but the weather may not be coo...
Apr 05, 2024
Canadian astronaut to speak in Niagara Falls ahead of solar eclipse
On Sunday, there will be a Q&A session with Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen in Niagara Falls. The event will be held at Queen Victoria Park start...
Apr 05, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Rory Dodd, male half of 'Total Eclipse of the Heart', reflects on the roots of the song ahead of Monday's eclipse
"Turn around." Those two words are being sung quite a lot recently, with the dawn of the total solar eclipse on the horizon. People are once again sin...
Apr 05, 2024
Niagara EMS using additional ambulances, ATVs and bicycles on solar eclipse day
Niagara EMS is gearing up for the solar eclipse on Monday to make sure everyone is as safe as possible. There will be an additional 17 ambulances with...
Apr 04, 2024
City of Niagara Falls attempting Guinness World Record during solar eclipse
To mark the Total Solar Eclipse on Monday, the City of Niagara Falls is aiming to break the Guinness World Record for the 'Largest gathering of people...
Apr 03, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Canada's McDonald Institute has eyes to the sky for April 8th eclipse
The total solar eclipse next Monday is an exciting time for many, from casual spectators to those working in science studying the event. Mark Richards...
Apr 02, 2024
Brock University hosting free eclipse-related lectures this week
Brock University professors are offering free lectures next week on solar eclipses and lunar cycles. Assistant Professor of Physics Barak Shoshany wil...
Apr 02, 2024
NRPS says closed roads could be used by first responders during eclipse
After a State of Emergency was declared by Niagara Regional Chair Jim Bradley on Thursday, different organizations in Niagara continue to prepare for ...
Apr 01, 2024
Expert: Total solar eclipse approaching could see cats in dryers and cars over the next week
UPDATE: APRIL FOOLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! As we all get ready for the total solar eclipse coming our way, it's important to keep in mind th...
Apr 01, 2024
State of Emergency issued for Niagara Region
Ahead of the April 8th total solar eclipse, a state of emergency has been declared within Niagara Region. The declaration was made by Regional Chair J...
Mar 29, 2024
Niagara Falls announces eclipse-related road closures
Ahead of the April 8 solar eclipse, Niagara Parks, Niagara Falls, and Fort Erie have announced a traffic plan to manage expected delays. The Niagara P...
Mar 27, 2024
Niagara Health reinforces importance of properly certified eclipse glasses
Now less than two weeks from the total solar eclipse, Niagara Health wants to make sure everyone is taking the proper precautions when it comes to pro...
Mar 26, 2024
City of Welland giving out 2000 pairs of eclipse glasses
The City of Welland has purchased 2000 pairs of ISO-certified eclipse glasses for the April 8th total solar eclipse, and will be handing them out toda...
Mar 25, 2024
Niagara Health urges residents to leave early for appointments on eclipse day
Niagara is gearing up to be one of the best spots in North America to view a rare total solar eclipse on April 8. This event is expected to draw thous...
Mar 25, 2024
