Local
On May 1, those interested in running for municipal offices in Niagara gained access to register. There will be no openings at the regional level because the Ford government is eliminating those positions. As a result, 19 regional councillor seats will disappear, and these councillors must seek jobs in their communities to continue serving as elected officials. Because of the Better Regional Governance Act, 2026, the regional council will have 13 members: 12 mayors and a provincially appointed regional chair. Saving a discussion about democratic legitimacy for later, the reduction in the number of politicians will create interesting races in several municipalities throughout the region. This article, along with two previous ones, attempts to present scenarios that could literally change the faces of the region at the end of 2026. See these links: Mayoral Races Previewed – Part One and Part Two.
Local
The Ontario Legislature has officially passed Bill 100, the Better Regional Governance Act, 2026, which will change the way local government works in Niagara Region.
Sports
As of Monday only one National Hockey League (NHL) and National Basketball Association (NBA) team have advanced to their respective conference finals.
Local
One of the key components of a successful economy is its ability to attract investment – both from inside the country and from foreign sources.
Opinion
Life is imitating art–decades after it was made. In 1993, an X-Files TV episode depicted an artificial intelligence that developed itself far beyond its initial programming and killed people to preserve itself.
National
Government-run grocery stores seem to be the latest fad in politics across North America, with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Toronto City Council, and NDP Leader Avi Lewis all championing them as a solution to today’s affordability crisis.
Business
A new agreement between Alberta and Ottawa aims to address long-standing concerns about how major projects including oil sands, pipelines and carbon capture are reviewed.
