Local News Briefs
- Police Appointments Criticized– The Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association has denounced the Niagara Regional Police Service’s announcement of its new Chief Bill Fordy, and the recent (re)appointment of board member Kevin Gibson, because both publicly denied or doubted systemic racism exists in the Niagara Regional Police. (Niagara-on-the-Lake Local)
- Internet Outage – Cogeco internet experienced a large scale outage after a car crash in Hamilton severed a fibre connection. The outage impacted both Niagara and Hamilton. (CHCH)
- Landfill Fees Increasing – Starting Feb. 12, landfill fees will be increasing in Niagara. The minimum disposal fee will be $8 and other charges will also in increasing. (Niagara this Week)