Local News Briefs
- St. Catharines Approves Budget – Mayor Matt Siscoe waived the mayoral veto period for the 2024-26 multi-year budget, bringing the budget process to a close with the adoption of the City of St. Catharines budget for 2024. The city levy for 2024 came in at a 1.78% increase, after Council chose to increase spending from the Mayor’s originally proposed 1.49% increase. (City of St. Catharines)
- Graduation Dates Changed – The District School Board of Niagara has announced that all secondary schools will hold their commencement ceremonies following exams. Previously, the DSBN announced that graduation dates would take place before final exams, upsetting students and resulting in the launch of a petition with 4900 signatures. (St. Catharines Standard)
- Toque Tuesday – The 25th annual Toque Tuesday Mayor’s Pancake Breakfast is taking place from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Feb. 6 at St. Catharines Market Square. The cost is $20 and includes a winter hat or baseball hat and breakfast courtesy of Sunset Grill on Welland Ave. (Niagara this Week)
- Trees To Be Cut Down – The City of Welland will be cutting down trees on Merritt Island that have been identified as high-risk due to an infestation of Emerald Ash Borer. The City will then replant trees on the island. (CKTB)
