Local News Briefs
- Poppy Graphics On License Plates – St. Catharines MPP Jennie Stevens is calling for the Conservative government to ensure the program in which veterans can have poppy graphics on their licence plates is extended to all types of vehicles. Currently, the poppy graphics are not allowed on licence plates for recreational vehicles or green electric vehicles. (Niagara this Week)
- Paid Parking At Apartment Buildings A Concern – St. Catharines City Council will ask the province to bring in legislation that would allow cities to prohibit owners of apartment buildings from charging visitors for parking. Parking charges for visitors can be a hinderance to personal support workers and other service workers who are often paid minimum wage and cannot afford the parking fees. (CKTB)
- St. Catharines Contributes $50K towards Golf Championship – St. Catharines City Council agreed to give $50,000 towards the 2025 World Junior Girls Golf Championships, which will be held at the St. Catharines Golf & Country Club. The event features golfers 18 years old and younger from 25 countries and is expected to generate at least $662,000 into the local economy. (St. Catharines Standard)
- Duchess of Edinburgh coming to Niagara – The Duchess of Edinburgh competition will take place Saturday at the Lincoln and Welland Regiment. The Duchess of Edinburgh, Sophie Helen Rhys-Jones, will attend the event to present the Wessex Cup to the winner of the competition. (St. Catharines Standard)