Local News Briefs
- No Changes To Radio Stations – Whiteoaks Communications, the new owner of CKTB 610 AM, CHRE 105.7 FM and CHTZ 97.7 FM, says they have no plans to change the format of the radio stations or eliminate any jobs. The company also owns Christian-based CJYE 1250 AM and the multicultural station CJMR 1320 AM as well as recently purchasing CKLH 102.9 FM in Hamilton. (St. Catharines Standard)
- Pelham Approves Water Budget – Pelham council has approved the 2024 Water and Wastewater budget, increasing the water rate by 6.5% and the wastewater rate by 9.5%. Rates will be effective as of January 1, 2024 (Town of Pelham)
- Theft From Meals On Wheels – A former Meals on Wheels Executive Director has been charged with fraud over $5,000 after police allege the individual had stolen an estimated $118,000 from the organization. (Giant FM)
- NOTL Approves New Homes – Niagara-on-the-Lake council has approved a draft plan for a subdivision that will see 380 homes built in the Glendale area on Concession 7 between York Road and Queenston Road. The subdivision will feature single homes, townhouses, and a commercial building with three apartment units above it. (Niagara-on-the-Lake Local)
- Cultural Investment Program – The application process is now open for the St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program, with cultural organizations, arts initiatives, and festival producers being encouraged to apply for funding to support their creative endeavours. To find more information and SCIPP applications visit stcatharines.ca/SCCIP. (City of St. Catharines)