Local News Briefs
- Police Want To Keep Surplus – The Niagara Regional Police is asking the Region to let it keep any funding surplus remaining at the end of this year to replenish reserves. There is concern that the Community Safety and Policing Act, which comes into effect in April, could cost millions to implement as it will require police to purchase new equipment and provide additional training. (St. Catharines Standard)
- Niagara Parks Hosting Celebration – Niagara Parks will be hosting an array of family-friendly festivities on New Year’s Eve, including two New Year’s Eve firework displays over Niagara Falls at 8 p.m. and midnight. For more information visit the Niagara Parks New Years Eve page.
- NPCA Reverses Parking Decision – The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority has decided not to implement paid parking at the St. Johns Conservation Area after a public backlash against the idea. Automated gates to manage site access will still be installed but access will remain free. (Pelham Today)
- Holiday Waste Collection – There will be no waste collection on Monday December 25 or on Monday January 1. Collection will be delayed by one day during those weeks. (The River)
- Overnight Shooting – An overnight shooting in the area of Catherine Street near Hetherington Street in St. Catharines has left one victim in serious condition. Police believe the victim left his home and was confronted by a male suspect in a nearby alleyway where he was shot. The suspect was later arrested by police. (Niagara Regional Police)