Local News Briefs
- No To Amalgamation – Several local politicians addressing a provincial committee on the future governance in Niagara suggested that major changes like amalgamating the 12 local municipalities or dissolving regional government are unnecessary. Several speakers emphasized that achieving the province’s home-building goal in Niagara can be accomplished without significant alterations to the existing governance system. (St. Catharines Standard)
- Group To Fight NOTL Decision – A developer plans to accept Niagara-on-the-Lake’s offer of an easement, allowing him to use a section of the Upper Canada Heritage Trail for access to the 172 housing units he initially intended to build. However, a group opposing the use of the trail is expressing frustration over the lack of public involvement in the decision and plans to take the matter to the Ontario Land Tribunal. (Niagara-on-the-Lake Local)
- Parking Garage Goes Cashless – The downtown Ontario Street parking garage in St. Catharines is now cashless as the City works towards streamlining parking operations. Customers will be able to pay for parking using their smartphones which streamlines payments, reduces congestion during peak times, and simplifies parking for individuals frequenting the garage. (City of St. Catharines)