Niagara Regional Police looking at a 14.8 per cent budget increase request for 2027
The Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) is poised to enter this year’s budget season looking for a budget increase of 14.8 per cent, on…
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Ford government to inject extra $35 million into Ontario’s horse racing industry
Ontario Racing has announced that the Ford government is increasing the province’s support for the horse racing industry by some $35 million a year…
NOTL taxpayers facing the possibility of 20 years of tax hikes to cover infrastructure gap
Taxpayers in Niagara-on-the-Lake are likely facing larger annual tax increases over the next 20 years after councillors backed a proposal to hike property taxes…
Niagara College Teaching Winery earns gold during Ontario Wine Week
As Ontario marked Wine Week from June 15 to 19, Niagara College’s Teaching Winery added to the celebration with a series of major wins,…
Province invests $2 million to help stop spread of invasive species in Niagara
The Ford government has announced a $2-million investment to help municipalities, Indigenous communities, conservation authorities and local organizations stop the spread of harmful invasive…
Provincial funding helps Brock prepare students for cutting-edge STEM careers
Brock University is launching a new teaching lab designed to prepare students for careers in fast-growing technology fields, with support from a provincial investment…
St. Catharines and Welland receive provincial cash reward for housing starts
The government of Ontario is giving the cities of St. Catharines and Welland millions of dollars through the province’s Building Faster Fund in recognition…
Niagara College celebrates record 7,000 graduates
Niagara College celebrated approximately 7,000 graduates last week as the institution concluded the largest Spring Convocation in its history. The six-day event wrapped up…
New search and rescue Coast Guard station officially opens in Port Weller
Last Thursday, the Canadian Coast Guard officially opened its new search and rescue station in Port Weller. According to the Coast Guard, the new…
Niagara Conservative MPs and survivors press for justice reforms as House defeats maximum-security bill
Niagara Conservative MPs and victims’ advocates are vowing to continue pushing for changes to Canada’s justice and correctional systems following the defeat of legislation…