Local News Briefs – Monday
- City Survey Revealed – The city of St. Catharines received 548 responses to a survey that asked a number of questions including what kind of a community St. Catharines should be. The survey revealed that 89% chose safe, 79% picked affordable, 66% selected caring, 62% chose environmentally sustainable, 61% picked prosperous and 54% chose innovative. (St. Catharines Standard)
- NOTL Comedy Festival – The Icebreakers Comedy Festival will return to Niagara-on-the-Lake. This year the festival opens Thursday, Jan. 25 with tickets for all shows available at www.icebreakerscomedy.com/shows. (Thorold Today)
- Red Light Cameras Coming – The Niagara Region is starting a Red Light Camera program beginning late January 2024 that will issue tickets to drivers who run red lights. The cameras will be installed at ten intersections and signs indicating the presence of the cameras will be visible. (Niagara Region)
- Less Rinks This Winter – Although the city of St. Catharines received fewer applications for community ice rinks this year, rinks will still be set up at Walker’s Creek Park and Bogart Street Park. The mild winter last year is being blamed for the decrease in applications. (St. Catharines Standard)