Local News Briefs
- Major Donation For Hospital – The Marotta family has donated $15 million to the St. Catharines hospital, which will now be named the Marotta Family Hospital. The Marotta family owns and operates Solmar Development Corporation, Two Sisters Vineyards and the soon-to-be-opened Stone Eagle Winery. This donation will help provide the best care possible, continue to attract and retain top talent and provide cutting-edge equipment. (Niagara Health)
- Housing Investment – St. Catharines MP Chris Bittle announced yesterday an investment of $25.7 million that will help fast track almost 700 homes in the next three years and more than 12,000 homes over the next decade. The funds will also allow the creation of a municipal development corporation that will enable the city to take the lead in bringing municipal property to market to support new housing opportunities and establish partnerships with the development community. (City of St. Catharines)
- Free Outdoor Skating – Wayne Gretzky Estates Winery and Distillery is offering free skating on Mondays at its outdoor refrigerated rink. The rink will be open all other days for public skating at a cost of $5. (Niagara-on-the-Lake Local)
- Housing Project Hits Roadblock – Community group One Thorold wants to partner with Bethlehem Housing and Support Services to build an affordable housing project on property owned by the city of Thorold. However, the city is hesitant to enter into a lease agreement for the property due to potential risks and a lack of detailed information. (Thorold Today)
- NOTL Patio Program Extended – Niagara-on-the-Lake councillors have agreed to extend the temporary patio program for another year. The program was originally introduced in response to COVID but now councillors have asked staff to look at revising the patio program to make it permanent. (St. Catharines Standard)