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.
Niagara Child Care Centres Moving
The region says there should be no disruption to service, the new sites are on the region's websites
St. Catharines Holds Off Boulevard Planting
City council leaving it open to volunteers, similar to what is in Mississauga
Man Charged with Gun and Drug Offences
Police searched a home in Niagara Falls, finding cocaine, fentanyl, guns and money, suspect had a bail hearing
Niagara Man Charged with Child Luring
Police arrested him after posing as "child" on internet
St. Catharines Trying for Development Near Hospital
It has to do with a vacant lot, and quest for residential properties
NRP Release Robbery Suspects Pics
Roberts Jewellery in Niagara Falls robbed last month
Update: Police Charge Another Man, Other Charges Dropped
Police say man was stabbed while sitting on Niagara Falls park bench
Speed Cameras Considered Near Schools
This is in Welland, where city council heard there are too many complaints of speeding