Local News Briefs
- Police Budget Not Approved – Niagara Regional Council has asked the police services board to reduce it’s proposed Niagara Regional Police operating budget. The proposed budget is an increase of 7.1% and Region Chair Jim Bradley said many items in the budget are nice to have but not essentially needed. (St. Catharines Standard)
- Power Station Redevelopment – Niagara Parks has signed a letter of intent that could see a $200 million private sector investment restore and redevelop the Toronto Power Generating Station, which overlooks the Falls. The project will include a museum, public art gallery, culinary options, a five-star boutique accommodation, event and programming space and more. (Niagara Parks)
- Canal Bridge Closures – On Tuesday, the Queenston Street bridge over the canal in St. Catharines will be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for maintenance. Bridges in Port Colborne will also see closures for maintenance this week. (CKTB)
- Housing Challenges Continue – Ontario has set targets to build 23,300 homes in St. Catharines, Welland and Niagara Falls by 2031 but only Welland is currently meeting their target. But the municipalities say they are doing what they can but can’t control obstacles like high interest rates and decreasing demand. (St. Catharines Standard)
