Local News Briefs
- Suspicious Deaths – Police are investigating two suspicious deaths in a St. Catharines home on Elma Street. On March 25, Niagara Regional Police responded to an assist ambulance call where officers found two people deceased inside the house. (Niagara Regional Police)
- Solar Eclipse Road Closures – In anticipation of high visitation levels in Niagara Falls and Fort Erie for the upcoming total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, a road closure plan will be implemented to reduce challenges due to vehicular congestion and increase the safety of pedestrians. All road closures are at the discretion of police and could be adjusted as required. (Niagara Parks)
- St. Catharines Begins 40km/h Limit – The City of St. Catharines is installing 1300 “Maximum 40 Area Begins” and “Maximum 40 Area Ends” signs at or near the intersection of every residential street that meets either a collector or arterial road. In 2022, Council unanimously approved a recommendation to reduce the speed limit to 40 km/h on residential streets. (City of St. Catharines)
- More Go Trains For Eclipse – GO Transit will be offering more GO train service on its Lakeshore West line between Union Station and Niagara Falls on April 8 for those who want to see the solar eclipse in Niagara Falls. (Niagara this Week)
- Two More Whales Die At Marineland – An animal protection group is asking the Government of Ontario to take action against Marineland following the deaths of two beluga whales. The group is calling for Marineland to be shut down as 17 whales have died at Marineland since 2019. (CKTB)