Local News Briefs

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  • Region Declares State Of Emergency – Regional Chair Jim Bradley proactively declared a State of Emergency for Niagara Region in order to make sure Niagara is prepared to accommodate visitors coming to see the solar eclipse on April 8. Declaring a State of Emergency strengthens the tools the Region has at its disposal to safeguard the health and safety of residents and visitors and protect critical infrastructure. (Niagara Region)
  • NOTL To Hire Recruitment Firm – Niagara-on-the-Lake will invite five executive search firms to present their services to the town in order to help select a new CAO. The company that is awarded the contract will help establish the key character traits and competencies required for the CAO position. (Niagara this Week)
  • Police Need More Officers – Niagara Regional Police are saying they need additional officers to investigate hate crimes. Currently the NRP only has two officers working full time in the equity, diversity and inclusion unit. (St. Catharines Standard)
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This Week’s Upcoming Events

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Monday, Mar 25
  • No Events
Tuesday, Mar 26
  • RBC Music at Noon | First Ontario Performing Arts Centre (Info)
  • The Peking Acrobats | First Ontario Performing Arts Centre (Info)
Wednesday, Mar 27
  • Big Sugar | First Ontario Performing Arts Centre (Info)
  • Breaking Benjamin and Daughtry | OLG Stage (Info)
Thursday, Mar 28
  • Sing & Swing — A Jazz at the Lincoln Center Production | First Ontario Performing Arts Centre (Info)
  • Terry Fator | OLG Stage (Info)
Friday, Mar 29
  • No Events
Saturday, Mar 30
  • St. Catharines Farmers Market | Market Square (Info)
  • Gerry Dee: Funny You Should Say That | Meridian Centre (Info)
  • I Love the 90’s Tour featuring Vanilla Ice, All-4-One, Color Me Badd, Young MC | OLG Stage (Info)
Sunday, Mar 31
  • No Events

Local News Briefs

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  • NOTL Council Approves Budget – Niagara-on-the-Lake council has approved the 2024 operating budget at $48.5 million, an increase of 6.75% from 2023. The operating budget allocates funds to maintain the day-to-day functions of the town such as recreation programs, parks, fire services, planning and development, administrative services, road and sidewalk maintenance, winter operations and library services. (Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake)
  • IceDogs Lose Lottery – The Niagara IceDogs were awarded the fourth overall pick in the 2024 OHL Priority Selection following Wednesday evening’s lottery. The weighted lottery saw the IceDogs have the highest odds at getting the first overall pick at 40% and they could do no worse than the fourth overall pick. (Niagara IceDogs)

Local News Briefs

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  • Suspicious Deaths – Police are investigating two suspicious deaths in a St. Catharines home on Elma Street. On March 25, Niagara Regional Police responded to an assist ambulance call where officers found two people deceased inside the house. (Niagara Regional Police)
  • Solar Eclipse Road Closures – In anticipation of high visitation levels in Niagara Falls and Fort Erie for the upcoming total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, a road closure plan will be implemented to reduce challenges due to vehicular congestion and increase the safety of pedestrians. All road closures are at the discretion of police and could be adjusted as required. (Niagara Parks)
  • St. Catharines Begins 40km/h Limit – The City of St. Catharines is installing 1300 “Maximum 40 Area Begins” and “Maximum 40 Area Ends” signs at or near the intersection of every residential street that meets either a collector or arterial road. In 2022, Council unanimously approved a recommendation to reduce the speed limit to 40 km/h on residential streets. (City of St. Catharines)
  • More Go Trains For Eclipse – GO Transit will be offering more GO train service on its Lakeshore West line between Union Station and Niagara Falls on April 8 for those who want to see the solar eclipse in Niagara Falls. (Niagara this Week)
  • Two More Whales Die At Marineland – An animal protection group is asking the Government of Ontario to take action against Marineland following the deaths of two beluga whales. The group is calling for Marineland to be shut down as 17 whales have died at Marineland since 2019. (CKTB)