Niagara municipal races – Election 2026 – Fort Erie
Candidate registrations closed across Niagara last Friday (Aug. 21), and the list for all twelve municipalities has been finalized. There were a few last-minute…
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Oosterhoff announces $650,000 provincial investment in Niagara Region’s Thrive Niagara program
Niagara West MPP Sam Oosterhoff announced last Thursday a $650,000 investment from the Ontario Government in key industries in Niagara Region impacted by U.S.…
Insinna and Tripp highlight key priorities presented at annual AMO Conference
Acting Regional Chair Tom Insinna, members of Regional Council and senior staff all met with provincial decision-makers at the 2026 Association of Municipalities of…
Sharma Family Donates $500,000 to Niagara Health Foundation
Nearly six decades after making Niagara their home, Vishva and Kamlesh Sharma are continuing their long history of community support with a $500,000 donation…
Diodati draws challenger in the Niagara Falls mayoral race from Councillor Lori Lococo
One day before the filing deadline, veteran Niagara Falls City Councillor Lori Lococo has filed her papers to run for mayor against four-term Mayor…
Province nixes controversial proposal to lease provincial property in St. Catharines to create permanent homeless shelter
The Ontario government has nixed a plan by Niagara Region to lease a property at 154 Bunting Road in St. Catharines for a homeless…
Siscoe plans to use AMO conference to push for more flood recovery support
Local and provincial government officials are gathering in Ottawa for the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference this week, and flood response is…
Oosterhoff announces $20.8 million in new operational funding for Niagara hospitals
On Tuesday, the Ford government announced plans to invest $20.8 million to support improved operations and reduce wait times at Niagara Health sites across…
Ontario agreement opens door to new casino operators in Niagara
New casino operators could soon enter Niagara’s gaming market following an agreement between the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation and MGE Niagara Entertainment Inc.…
CUPE, provincial government clash over the state of Niagara’s hospitals and provincial funding
Last week, the Canadian Union of Public Employees’ (CUPE) Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU) released a new report highlighting what they say represents…