Local

Niagara’s 32-member regional council says goodbye as 13-member council takes shape

Departing councillors urged Niagara’s mayors to tackle housing and affordability as they prepare to take over the regional table alongside a provincially appointed chair.

The Niagara Independent ·
National

Carney’s disappointing budget doubles down on spending

The main features of the budget included a continuation of big spending, with $142 billion in new spending and tax incentives, more government programs, zero broadly-based tax cuts and high budgetary deficits in excess of $50 billion for the next five years.

Catherine Swift ·
Sports

Niagara River Lions set to launch children’s book at St. Catharines Public Library

From player to team ambassador, then head coach and general manager. Kimbal Mackenzie's journey with the Niagara River Lions continues to be an interesting…

Rod Mawhood ·
Local

Ready for the next storm? New game puts Niagara families to the test

StormSmart uses realistic weather scenarios to teach emergency preparedness, with support from a $25,000 grant.

The Niagara Independent ·

Opinion

Provincial

DEI dies in Alberta

Hiring based on factors other than merit also leads to poorer performance in businesses and government, and research has shown it imposes increased costs as well.

Catherine Swift ·