Local News Briefs

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  • NOTL Approves Capital Budget – Niagara-on-the-Lake council has approved the 2024 capital budget at $10,217,210, an increase of 5.7% from the 2023 capital budget. The capital budget focuses on elevating reserves for future capital investments, such as addressing parks, the environment, new programs and road infrastructure maintenance. (Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake)
  • Accident Causes Fatality – An 81 year old female passenger has died as a result of an accident involving two vehicles in the area of Prince Charles Drive and Fitch Street in Welland. A white Chevrolet Trax attempted to make a right hand turn onto Prince Charles Drive when a white Chevrolet Silvarado collided with the Trax causing the Trax to hit a pole. (Niagara Regional Police)
  • Renovations For Theatre – The Royal George Theatre in Niagara-on-the-Lake will undergo renovations following the 2024 season. Work is needed on the foundation of the theatre and other issues such as accessibility, the building’s carbon footprint, and washrooms will also be addressed. (Niagara-on-the-Lake Local)
  • Thorold To Relocate Department – Thorold city council has voted in favour of moving the Development Services Office out of the city hall on Schmon Parkway and into the second floor of the Thorold Seniors’ Centre on Carleton St. S. Before the move, the second floor will undergo almost $700,000 worth or renovations. (Thorold Today)
  • $18 Million For Shelters – A Niagara Region committee has approved the awarding of contracts worth more than $18 million to The RAFT, Southridge Community Church, Salvation Army St. Catharines, The Hope Centre and the YWCA to provide emergency homelessness shelters for the next three years. The committee’s decision will still need to be approved by regional council. (St. Catharines Standard)
  • Niagara Falls Tennis Dome – Tennis Canada was in Niagara Falls today to announce the installation of a dome that will be built over top of the tennis courts at the Niagara Falls Racquet Centre on Kalar Road. The dome will allow residents to play year round. (The River)