Local News Briefs
- Parking Fees At St. Johns – Changes are being implemented at the St. Johns Conservation Area in Pelham next spring, including paid parking and the installation of admission arms which will regulate access to St. Johns. The changes are apparently in response to an escalation of vandalism at the park and a need for funding to invest back into the park. (Pelham Today)
- Preparation Begins For Governance Review – With a provincial committee coming to St. Catharines on Jan. 10 as part of a study on regional governance, West Lincoln Mayor Cheryl Ganaan is hoping to be a presenter at the meeting. Ganaan said she is not in favour of Niagara being one big city and said that most mayors seem to prefer a four city model of St. Catharines, Welland, Niagara Falls and West Niagara. (Niagara this Week)
- More Housing On Lots – St. Catharines city council has requested a change to the zoning by-laws to allow up to four residential units on lots in the city. The change will permit homeowners to build smaller rental units on their property which will allow for more housing units to become available. (CKTB)
- Residents View Region Favourable – An online survey revealed that 61% of the 980 respondents have a favourable view of the Region, its services and how they relate to property taxes. The public consultation also included a focus group of business leaders and looked at areas where councillors have discretionary spending power. (St. Catharines Standard)
- Fatal Crash On 406 On-Ramp – The OPP are investigating a fatal single-vehicle rollover that took place on the on-ramp to Highway 406 at St. David’s Road Tuesday night. The driver from Niagara Falls was pronounced deceased while a passenger from St. Catharines was taken to hospital. (CHCH)