Local News Briefs

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  • Renovations for St. Catharines Train Station – A public information session is tentatively planned for March 30 for the redevelopment of the St. Catharines train station to accommodate GO Transit. The project will see the reconstructing of the Via station with a new bus loop and a new access road to Ridley Road for GO trains as well as the replacement of the CN overpass on St. Paul Street West. (St. Catharines Standard)
  • Man Impersonates Officer During Traffic Stop – Niagara Regional Police are investigating an incident where a male allegedly conducted a traffic stop while impersonating a police officer. The suspect pulled over a vehicle by activating red and blue emergency lighting on his car and then approached the vehicle once it had pulled over. The complainant became suspicious and asked for the name and badge number of the suspect, who then fled. (Niagara Regional Police)
  • Region Asks For Provincial Support For Migrants – The Niagara Region is asking for almost $6 million from the province to help with the 2,000 asylum seekers staying in hotels in Niagara Falls and the new arrival of refugees in the region. The extra work is exceeding the capacity of staffing levels at the Region’s offices as 1,400 asylum seekers visited the Region’s Niagara Falls office in February to fill out social assistance applications. (St. Catharines Standard)
  • River Lions Community Suite Available – The City of St. Catharines is inviting registered charities, local non-profits and sport organizations to apply for the Meridian Centre Community Use Program. The program allows for the use of the community suite at the Meridian Centre for children and youth to attend a Niagara River Lions home game during the season. Applications can be made online between March 13 and 31, 2023. (City of St. Catharines)
  • School Board Reaches Agreement With Staff – The District School Board of Niagara and its CUPE workers have reached an agreement that includes maintenance, trades, office, clerical, technical, and instructional staff members. The deal will remain in place until 2026. (CKTB)