Thorold to investigate shifting toward a ward system
The City of Thorold is considering shifting to a ward system beginning with the municipal elections to be held in 2030. The possibility was…
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Niagara Falls fire dispatch to merge with St. Catharines, pending arbitrator review
The City of Niagara Falls has decided to amalgamate its fire dispatch services with the dispatch services from the City of St. Catharines but…
Niagara police lead operation to recover 38 stolen vehicles, 213 charges laid
The Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS), working with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), a number of police forces throughout Ontario, and the Canada…
Niagara Regional Council calls for action after child sexual assault in Welland
Niagara Regional Council has joined the chorus of calls for the federal and provincial governments to act to implement more restrictive bail laws and…
Niagara Region’s eight automated speed cameras to be banned under new provincial legislation
Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s plan to ban automated speed cameras will impact Niagara Region, where there are currently eight municipal speed cameras operating. Speaking…
A Champion for Community: The Life and Legacy of Jim Bradley
Jim Bradley’s passing marks the end of a remarkable era in Niagara public life. Born in 1945 in Sudbury, he built his life and…
It’s time for municipal employees to return to the office: Gale
At a Niagara Region Corporate Services Committee meeting earlier this month, Regional Councillors debated whether Niagara Region employees should be forced to return to…
Niagara housing market slumps in August: Report
According to July housing market statistics from the Niagara Association of Realtors, the Niagara area saw a decrease in home sales last month. In…
Why Salit Steel is shifting most of its Niagara Falls operations to Welland
Salit Steel is in the process of significantly scaling back its operations in Niagara Falls and moving the bulk of that facility’s business to…
Local tourism saw gains this summer despite a drop in U.S. visits: Niagara Parks
Tourism is a big component of the local Niagara Falls economy, and traditionally visitors from the United States make up a major component of…