Local News Briefs
- Seaway Strike Ends – A strike that began last Sunday has ended for Seaway workers after an agreement was reached. Ships will begin travelling through the Welland Canal again beginning today. (The River)
- Arrest In Brock Incident – An 18-year-old St. Catharines man is facing charges after a shelter-in-place at Brock University was put into place Saturday night over an armed person. Police say the handgun used in the case was located and found to be replica airsoft pellet gun. (CKTB)
- Photo Radar Complaints – Niagara’s photo radar cameras have been vandalized four times as many residents have complained that the speed threshold for triggering the cameras is too low and some motorists are receiving numerous tickets from the same camera because tickets take too long to be mailed out. (St. Catharines Standard)
- Group Unhappy With Welland Mayor – This past Tuesday a group of about 30 people, some with signs, attended the Welland Council meeting to show their displeasure with Mayor Frank Campion’s decision not to delegate back to council his strong mayor powers. Strong mayor powers allow mayors to veto bylaws in certain situations, prepare budgets, redesign the municipality’s administrative structure and hire or fire the CAO. (Welland Tribune)
- Temporary Shelter To Be Built – In early 2024, the Niagara Region will open a temporary shelter with 50 beds in the parking lot across the street from the demolished Garden City Arena Complex. The shelter will provide a safe place for those in need while a permanent location is established. Once a permanent site is open, the modular units will be used elsewhere in Niagara. (Niagara Region)