Local News Briefs
- Walking Bridge Over 406 Studied – A $50,000 federal government grant is enabling the City of St. Catharines to study the feasibility of installing a pedestrian and cycling crossing of Hwy. 406 to connect the Glenridge and Merritton neighbourhoods to Burgoyne Woods Park. (City of St. Catharines)
- New Subdivision Proposed – A Thorold South subdivision proposed for the area of Thorold Townline Road and Lundy’s Lane would include 46 detached homes, 264 townhouses and 1,753 apartment units and 4,555 square metres of commercial space. The tallest building in the proposal would be a 20-storey apartment building. (St. Catharines Standard)
- Palestine Coalition Criticizes Region – Delegates from the Niagara Palestine Coalition are criticizing Niagara Regional council for double standards in not lighting the “Niagara” sign in Palestinian colours and for anti-Palestinian racism. (Niagara-on-the-Lake Local)
- Thorold Tunnel Contruction – Construction on the Highway 58 Thorold Tunnel will begin approximately on Monday, April 8 until Thursday June 6. Lane restrictions on Highway 58, through the Thorold Tunnel from Pine Street to Davis Road/Thorold Stone Road will occur and full road closure of the Thorold Tunnel will take place nightly. (Pelham Today)
- Chief Librarian Fired – The Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library chief librarian has been fired after writing a column in a newspaper in support of a U.S.-based organization that board members say promote a right wing agenda. (Niagara this Week)
- Tourism Strategy Conflict – Some Niagara-on-the-Lake councillors are unhappy with the town’s new tourism strategy, saying it concentrates on the area’s wine industry rather than on its arts and culture. Deputy Lord Mayor Erwin Wiens pointed out that the Shaw Festival is the second largest repertory theatre in North America. (Niagara this Week)