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  • Emergency Act Needs Updating – The Niagara Region is asking the Ontario government to update the Emergency Management Act, which was introduced in 1990. Council says the Act is no longer suitable for situations that were not common when the legislation was introduced, such as declaring a state of emergency on homelessness, the pandemic or cyber threats. (The River)
  • Skyway Twinning Moves Forward – The Ontario government will be issuing a request for proposals for the Garden City Skyway twinning this spring. Construction on the new 2.2-kilometre-long bridge beside the existing Skyway will commence in early 2025 and will take four years to complete. (Niagara this Week)
  • Region May Own New Bridge – CNR would like the Niagara Region to assume ownership of the St. Paul Street West bridge over the train tracks once the replacement bridge is built, which is expected to happen sometime next year. CNR is offering the region $1.5 million to take on the responsibility of owning the bridge. The cost of the $14 million bridge replacement is being split between the Region and CNR. (St. Catharines Standard)
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  • City Approves Housing Plan – St. Catharines city council has approved a strategy to use $25 million from the federal government to help build more homes. The strategy includes seven initiatives including the creation of a Municipal Development Corporation, a sanitary sewer assessment plan, a climate resilient housing development plan and an inclusive housing initiative. (The River)
  • Vendors For Farmers Market – The city of St. Catharines is calling on new farmers and producers to apply for a space at the 2024 St. Catharines Farmers Market. Every spring, the market expands to include outdoor spaces from May to October, welcoming back farmers for the main harvest season.  (City of St. Catharines)
  • Bridge Closure – The Allanburg bridge will be closed for bridge/road maintenance from February 7 at 9 a.m. to February 13 at 4 p.m. The bridge will be closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic. (City of Thorold)
  • New Signs For Heritage Trail – In December, six new permanent interpretive signs were installed along the Heritage Trail in Niagara-on-the-Lake to enhance users’ experience and showcase unique facts and history about the local area. The signs are a great way to learn and explore while using the Heritage Trail to stay active. (Town of NOTL)
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