Local News Briefs – Local Skim St. Catharines

Regional Councillors Cost $1.8M – Niagara Region councillors cost taxpayers almost $1.8 million last year in pay, benefits and expenses. West Lincoln Coun. Albert Witteveen received the highest compensation (pay, benefits and expenses) at $64,156 while St. Catharines Coun. Tim Rigby received the lowest compensation at $45,135. (St. Catharines Standard)
Accident Claims Life – An 80-year-old man has passed away following a two-vehicle collision in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Tuesday. The accident took place at Four Mile Creek and Line 4 Road. (Giant FM)
Accolades For NOTL Water – Niagara-on-the-Lake’s drinking water has been given perfect grades by the province. The town had more than 1,500 metres of watermain replaced last year at a cost of almost $1.3 million. (Niagara-on-the-Lake Local)