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Local News Briefs

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  • Music In The Park – The Niagara Jazz Festival will be hosting MUSIC in the PARK in Battle of Beaverdams Park on Saturday, June 29 from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. This is an award-winning not-for-profit music festival dedicated to celebrating jazz and world music throughout the year with a summer festival in June. (City of Thorold)
  • EMS Shortage – MPP Jeff Burch (Niagara Centre) is calling for immediate support after Niagara EMS workers from the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 911 warned of ambulance delays due to staffing shortages. Wait times for ambulances could get even longer if ambulance paramedics and dispatchers are not able to successfully bargain a new contract. (Niagara-on-the-Lake Local)
  • Canal Opens – The Welland Canal is set to open on Friday. Ships will start moving through the canal at 8 a.m. (CKTB)
  • Parking At Beaches – St. Catharines City council has voted to maintain the $15 fee for residents to purchase parking passes for both Lakeside and Sunset beaches. Non-residents will be charged $3 an hour for parking at the beaches. (CKTB)
  • Region Seeks Feedback – The Niagara Region is updating its Accessibility Plan to help make Niagara Region accessible for everyone. The Region is asking residents to fill out a survey or attend a drop-in session to provide feedback on the new multi-year accessibility plan. (Pelham Today)
  • Parnell Road Improvements – About 100 people attended an open house to examine four options proposed by the city to improve Parnell Road. The road is being used by vehicles travelling well above the speed limit with multiple accidents occuring, putting pedestrians and children at risk. (Niagara this Week)

Sports Update

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  • IceDogs End Losing Streak – The Niagara IceDogs ended a ten game losing streak by defeated the Barrie Colts 3-0 on Sunday. Earlier action this past week saw the IceDogs fall to both Erie and Mississauga. The IceDogs remain in last place in the OHL.
  • Falcons Advance – The St. Catharines Falcons advanced to the conference semifinals by defeating the Pelham Panthers four games to one. The Falcons will now take on the Fort Erie Meteors in a best-of-seven series.
  • River Lions Sign Two – The Niagara River Lions have announced the return of 6’6 forward, TJ Lall and 6’1 guard, Kimbal Makenzie, both returning to the team for a second consecutive year. (Niagara River Lions)

Local News Briefs

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  • 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)
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