Local News Briefs

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  • Campaign Spending Amounts Released – Records show that regional councillor Tim Rigby spent only $135.60 on his election campaign in 2022. The highest spending St. Catharines regional councillor was Sal Sorrento, who spent $31,668 on his campaign. St. Catharines Mayor Mat Siscoe spent $74,778 on his election campaign, twice as much as runner-up Mike Britton. (St. Catharines Standard)
  • NOTL Approves Budget – After a number of meetings, Niagara-on-the-Lake council approved an operating budget of $43.8 million, which translates into a 8.39% property tax increase to the average resident. The budget passed by a 6-3 vote. (Niagara-on-the-Lake)
  • Input Wanted For Former Golf Course Land – The city of St. Catharines is conducting a survey for the Fairview Park Community Vision. The survey will ask residents for their input on what they would like to see added to the park, which was formerly the Fairview Golf course until it closed in 2015. (The River)
  • Claims Of Evictions at Niagara Hotels – Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati said his office has received calls and emails regarding homeless people being evicted from hotels for asylum seekers. However, Community Services Commissioner Adrienne Jugley said that it wasn’t happening but that she welcomed Diodati’s concerns. (The River)
  • Donation For New Hospital – The under construction South Niagara hospital has received a $5 million donation from Jim Pattison. In honour of the donation, the Emergency Department will be named the Jim Pattison Emergency Department. (CKTB)
  • Seasonal Attractions Set To Open – Niagara Parks has announced opening dates for several of its seasonal attractions. On Friday, both the Whirlpool Aero Car and White Water Walk attractions are scheduled to open. The Niagara Parks Floral Showhouse will open May 6 followed by the May 20 opening of four ticketed heritage sites – Old Fort Erie, Mackenzie Printery, Laura Secord Homestead and McFarland House. (Niagara Parks)
  • Eggstravaganza At Farmers Market – An Easter-themed Eggstravaganza is taking place at the St. Catharines Farmers Market discovery table on Saturday, April 8, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The event will feature free crafts and a raffle draw to win a basket of fun. (City of St. Catharines)