Local News Briefs
- City To Operate Merritton Arena – After operating the Merritton Arena through a lease agreement since 1979, the Lions Club of Merritton has decided not to renew their lease agreement beyond this year’s ice season. The city of St. Catharines will take over operations of the arena and has allocated $250,000 in its 2023 operating budget to support arena operations. (City of St. Catharines)
- Burch Launches Healthcare Petition – Niagara Centre MPP Jeff Burch has written to Doug Ford and Minister Sylvia Jones about his concerns regarding the plan to end emergency surgeries in the evenings and weekends at the Welland hospital. Burch, who has started an online petition demanding that full services be kept at the Welland hospital, says his office has received many calls from concerned nurses, doctors and residents about the changes. (CKTB)
- More Acts Announced For Casino – Bret Michaels, former lead singer of the 80s band Poison will be playing at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino on March 18. As well, Cheap Trick will be playing the OLG Stage on May 27 while country group the Eli Young Band will be performing at the Avalon Theatre on April 29. (Giant FM)
- Adopt A Fire Hydrant – The city of Niagara Falls has started a unique program that asks residents to adopt a fire hydrant. The volunteers are being asked to keep thier adopted fire hydrants clear by removing snow around the fire hydrant and by keeping trees, hedges and grass cut back in the summer months. (City of Niagara Falls)
