Local News Briefs
- Region Declares State Of Emergency – Regional Chair Jim Bradley proactively declared a State of Emergency for Niagara Region in order to make sure Niagara is prepared to accommodate visitors coming to see the solar eclipse on April 8. Declaring a State of Emergency strengthens the tools the Region has at its disposal to safeguard the health and safety of residents and visitors and protect critical infrastructure. (Niagara Region)
- NOTL To Hire Recruitment Firm – Niagara-on-the-Lake will invite five executive search firms to present their services to the town in order to help select a new CAO. The company that is awarded the contract will help establish the key character traits and competencies required for the CAO position. (Niagara this Week)
- Police Need More Officers – Niagara Regional Police are saying they need additional officers to investigate hate crimes. Currently the NRP only has two officers working full time in the equity, diversity and inclusion unit. (St. Catharines Standard)