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Province invests $3.8 million in Gillian’s Place shelter expansion in St. Catharines

The Ford government has announced $3.8 million in provincial funding to support the renovation and expansion of Gillian’s Place shelter in St. Catharines.

The province’s capital investment will contribute to the completion of the Marotta Family Centre, which will provide a new dedicated space for things like community outreach services and administrative work. Outreach services include counselling, legal assistance, transitional and aftercare support and violence prevention and community education programs.

The expansion is expected to also create room for six new emergency shelter beds.

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Local

Rents drop dramatically in Niagara Falls, continue to fall across Canada: Report

Rents declined substantially in Niagara Falls in January, outpacing declines nationwide, as rents across Canada fell to their lowest levels in 33 months.

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Sports

Niagara IceDogs open playoffs Thursday in Barrie

The Niagara IceDogs hope the success they had in the last weekend of the regular season carries into the playoffs.

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National

From fringe to formal: the rise of influencers in federal politics

Last week, when Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre appeared on Joe Rogan’s podcast for a two-hour conversation, it was more than a media hit.

Provincial

The Ford government prepares to turn to a bold solution on housing

Despite an optimistic start to 2026, housing construction in Ontario has fallen short of provincial policy goals for years.

National

Canada’s healthcare system needs major reform, despite some successes

Canadians are so used to reading stories about our struggling healthcare system, it’s actually shocking to hear something good.

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Opinion

A rising progressive star in Texas

The latest Democratic politician from Texas to excite the dominant media moguls and progressives across America recently won the nomination to face either Senator John Cornyn or the state’s Attorney-General, Ken Paxton…

Part Three: A History of Niagara Regional Government

Local

The recent resignation of Regional Chair Bob Gale has thrown a wrench into the prospects for a quick resolution to the amalgamation talks. Rife with complications, regional councillors now must find someone to fill the vacant position and then restart discussions that could end the current governance structure and establish a replacement model. Or will the premier step in and decide to appoint a person of his own choosing? Maybe he will abandon the project altogether. Or decide to push ahead on his terms. Before doing so, Premier Doug Ford and his government should consider a few pivotal questions. What makes this the right time to scrap regional government? Are there prominent issues that have ignited the desire for change? Does it make sense to amalgamate communities with disparate interests without their electoral input? How does a new blueprint for delivering government services at the municipal level look?

 

Moyer’s Apple Products announces $12-million investment in Beamsville

Local

Last week, Moyer’s Apple Products announced plans to build a new facility and expand its production in Beamsville.

 

The Madness has begun

Sports

It’s a question heard every March around this time. ‘Have you filled out your bracket?’

 

A look at Canada – by the numbers

National

Take a look at the current state of the country and its citizens – by the numbers. The statistics and facts speak volumes.

 

Manitoba budget needs to deliver for taxpayers

Provincial

You can only cancel plans so many times before your friends stop believing you will ever show up.

 

Will the Carney Liberals gamble polling surge for a shot at a stable majority government?

National

If you were to ask the leader of the Conservative Party, he’d probably tell you that poll numbers are both a blessing and a curse.

 

Housing market dreams hit reality

National

The Canadian housing market seems set for a sluggish year in 2026. There is certainly some stabilizing going on in most regions, with prices coming down…