Local News Briefs
- Policy For Vacant Seats Changed – St. Catharines is changing the procedure for filling vacant seats. Vacancies for the mayor or regional councillors can be filled by appointing a current member of city council, the next runner-up for the position if they received 70% of the votes of the person elected, or any other qualified person. Vacant city council seats can be filled by appointing the next runner-up or any other qualified person. (St. Catharines Standard)
- Vehicle Hits House – On Sunday Niagara Regional Police attended the area of Haist Street and Pancake Lane in Pelham where a Silver Subaru Crossover collided with a house. There were no injuries but damage to the house is extensive. (Niagara Regional Police)
- NOTL CAO Resigns – Niagara-on-the-Lake will be looking for a new CAO after the town’s current CAO, Marnie Cluckie, has accepted a new position with the city of Hamilton. Cluckie will officially step down on January 14, 2024. (Niagara Now)
- Niagara Parks Construction – Niagara Parks will undertake two upcoming infrastructure projects along the north Niagara Parkway in Niagara-on-the-Lake. On Monday, December 4, a culvert replacement project will begin along the Niagara Parkway near Service Road 70. Niagara Parks will also be replacing the pedestrian bridge along the Niagara River Recreation Trail at the intersection of Line 3 and the Niagara Parkway. (Niagara Parks)
- Candlelight Stroll – On Saturday, the Port Dalhousie beautification and works committee is holding a candlelight stroll that will feature porch-side performances, a Santa Claus meet and greet, refreshments and raffle prizes. The stroll begins at 6 p.m. and starts at the St. John’s Anglican Church at 80 Main St. (Niagara this Week)