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Mixed feelings in Niagara-on-the-Lake on provincial plan for governance reform
18+ hour, 28+ min ago (885+ words) Lord Mayor Gary Zalepa said he supports the Ontario government's changes for Niagara Region, but with modifications to the voting system. Niagara-on-the-Lake Lord Mayor Gary Zalepa says he "welcomes" the province's proposal to reform Niagara Region council. The good news…...
Niagara Falls Today: ‘Extraordinary’ life documented on film + Mixed reaction to governance reform
3+ hour, 43+ min ago (466+ words) Nineteen directly elected Niagara Region councillors hold positions that will be eliminated at the end of this term, as a result of provincial legislation introduced Thursday. Burd Sisler in his uniform, taken during the Second World War. It is expected…...
Niagara letters April 7: Ford is weakening local democracy
9+ hour, 43+ min ago (136+ words) If the answer is to have fewer politicians deciding what's best, the inevitable conclusion would be to allow one person to rule us, writes a reader. Blaming how much it costs, how complicated the process is or how many people…...
Doug Ford warns Bonnie Crombie he will ‘send an army’ to stop her becoming Mississauga mayor
12+ hour, 25+ min ago (241+ words) Ontario Premier Doug Ford and former Mississauga mayor Bonnie Crombie. The premier said he would work to help incumbent Carolyn Parrish. Premier Doug Ford speaks during question period in the Ontario Legislature in Toronto on March 24, 2026." Talk about holding a…...
‘Inappropriate and irresponsible’: OPP blasts Ontario state of emergency April Fool’s prank
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (274+ words) OPP West Region Sgt. Ed Sanchuk responded to a fake news article circulated in an apparent April Fool's prank on April 1. Contrary to at least one media report, there is no state of emergency in Huron County. An April Fool's…...
Provincial budget brings hope and skepticism to leaders
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (535+ words) THUNDER BAY " The provincial budget increases are welcomed by community leaders, but it could take a larger leap to address some funding gaps. The provincial budget was revelaed at 4 p.m. on Thursday in the legislature by Finance Minister Peter Bethenfalvy, who…...
‘Another solid tool in the tool box’: Niagara’s HART Hub marks its official start
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (738+ words) The Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hub is on Queenston Street in St. Catharines. Joyce Morocco and Pat Chiocchio, co-chairs of Niagara Region's public health and social servicss committee, at the ribbon-cutting for the Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hub…...
Niagara letters April 1: Teachers are the heroes, not school board trustees
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (487+ words) Provincial regulations about what trustees can say and do is so restrictive they have become nonessential, writes a reader. Teachers deserve praise, not trustees who do absolutely nothing to shape the lives of our youth, writes David Pihach. I almost…...
Ottawa’s fiscal year shaping up better than budget forecasts: BMO economist
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (582+ words) Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Thursday, March 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick OTTAWA - The federal government's annual deficit for the fiscal year ending Tuesday is tracking below Ottawa's own expectations set out in the 2025 budget, despite increased spending. The fiscal…...
Bob Gale may be gone, but Niagara’s governance battle isn’t over
1+ week, 2+ day ago (909+ words) Regional council is moving ahead with a service delivery review, but changes to municipal structures across the province may be on the Ontario government's radar. Residents pack Niagara Region's council chamber in Thorold. Bob Gale may be gone, but regional…...