Local News Briefs
- Activists Target Bank – Palestinian rights activists handed out flyers outside the Scotiabank branch in downtown St. Catharines on Friday. The flyers urged bank customers to divest because of Scotiabank’s “investment in Israel’s Elbit Systems”. (Niagara-on-the-Lake Local)
- Librarian Criticized – The chief librarian of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library is being criticized over a column she wrote in support of an American-based organization that opponents say promotes “anti-LGBTQ+ pseudo-science.” The column was regarding censorship at libraries and stated “many librarians no longer encourage those with differing viewpoints to respectfully challenge each other.” (Niagara this Week)
- Niagara Exhibition Planned – Despite ongoing concerns, plans for this year’s Niagara Regional Exhibition are underway. Uncertainty surrounds the Niagara Regional Agricultural Society and its fairground property in Welland, with a potential sale of the property sparking chaos at a January meeting. (St. Catharines Standard)
- Program Registration – The City of St. Catharines spring program registration will open online to residents at 6 p.m. on Tuesday while the first day residents can register in-person is Wednesday at the St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre. Non-residents can register online starting Thursday and in-person on Friday. (City of St. Catharines)
- City Seeks Feedback – The City of St. Catharines is seeking input from a diverse range of stakeholders, including sports leagues, community groups and residents, regarding the revitalizing and investing in the city’s outdoor sports fields. Residents can submit their feedback at an open house, through a survey or by submitting written comments. (City of St. Catharines)