Local News Briefs

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  • Clocks Spring Forward – Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday March 10. Remember to set your clocks forward one hour.
  • Multiple Tickets To Be Issued – The new red light camera program will see tickets issued for more than just running red lights. Vehicles that stop past the white painted line or inch forward as the opposing light turns yellow to red or turn on a red light without first stopping behind the big white line will all be ticketed. (The River)
  • Marineland Guilty – Marineland has been found guilty under Ontario’s animal cruelty laws after a court ruled that they failed to comply with orders issued by the province’s Animal Welfare Services related to the living conditions of three young black bears. (CKTB)
  • Roundabout Petition – Niagara-on-the-Lake council endorsed a petition with an estimated 1,400 signatures asking the Niagara Region to not build a roundabout at the intersection of York and Four Mile Creek roads in St. Davids. There are concerns that the roundabout will be unsafe for pedestrians and will have a detrimental impact on local businesses. (Niagara this Week)
  • Ridley College Renovations – Ridley College’s refurbished Griffith Gym, new fitness centre, and squash courts, part of a three-phase project, opened in February with further renovations scheduled for completion in September. The state-of-the-art facilities aim to foster greater community involvement, including partnerships with youth groups and hosting events. (St. Catharines Standard)
  • NOTL Councillors Reject Big Raise – Niagara-on-the-Lake councillors rejected a motion that would have seen their salaries increase by nearly 5% starting in 2024 and instead agreed to a 2.5% increase in their salaries in this year’s budget. (St. Catharines Standard)
  • Federal Funding For Niagara – The federal government is investing $15 million in clean fuel projects in Niagara. Almost $10 million will go to two projects in the Thorold Multimodal Hub with another $5 million going to a company in Port Colborne. (Thorold Today)
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  • More Red Light Cameras – The Niagara Region will be operating 10 red light cameras in Niagara in the coming weeks. Three cameras are already operating while the remaining seven cameras have been installed and are being tested. (Niagara-on-the-Lake Local)
  • New Playground – Thorold is planning to replace the playground and splash pad at Sullivan park as the current facilities do not meet park standards. (Thorold Today)
  • Huge Development for Beamsville – A $400 million development is being proposed for land near the QEW in Beamsville that will include a six-storey standalone hotel, a two-storey, event centre, a three-storey commercial building, and three nine-storey mixed-used buildings that will include 403 condominium units. (Niagara this Week)
  • Road Volunteers Needed – Niagara Region’s Adopt-a-Road program is looking for volunteer groups and organizations to help beautify their community and pick up litter along Regional Road rights-of-way. For more information or to apply for the program visit to the Region’s Adopt-a-Road webpage. (Niagara Region)
  • Eclipse Event At Brock – The Niagara community is invited to join Brock University experts and special guests in celebrating a rare celestial spectacle on April 8. The event at Brock University will feature a variety of educational exhibits beginning at noon and then a community viewing of the total solar eclipse, expected to take place from 3:18 p.m. to 3:21 p.m. (Brock University)
  • March Break Activities – Niagara Parks’ family-friendly sites and attractions invite visitors to explore the vast array of experiences this March Break, from the enchanting new Orchid Show to Niagara Parks’ year-round experiences such as the Butterfly Conservatory, Journey Behind the Falls and the Niagara Parks Power Station + Tunnel. (Niagara Parks)
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  • Port Pedestrian Mall – St. Catharines city council is urging Niagara Region to abandon a long-planned pedestrian mall in Port Dalhousie due to concerns about safety, traffic congestion, and the loss of parking spaces. Councillors argued that the current proposal, which would close Lock Street to vehicles, is flawed and called for a new reconstruction plan. (St. Catharines Standard)
  • Police Cleared – The SIU has cleared a Niagara Regional Police officer of any wrong doing after a man suffered a torn right knee tendon after being brought to the ground and handcuffed during an arrest in November. (GiantFM)
  • No New NOTL Patios – While Niagara-on-the-Lake council had previously agreed to extend its temporary patio program for another year, council has now decided that no new patios will be allowed this year until a more-detailed patio program is created and approved by council. (Niagara-on-the-Lake Local)
  • Transit Consultant Hired – The Niagara Transit Commission has announced that it has hired a consultant to complete a comprehensive study aimed at revolutionizing public transit service in Niagara. The master plan is expected to take 18 months to complete and will focus on improving accessibility, efficiency, and affordability. (Pelham Today)
  • Bus Driver Charged – A 30-year old man has been charged with impaired driving after the school bus he was driving collided with a garbage truck in Niagara Falls. There were no students on board the bus. (The River)
  • NOTL Reduces Tax Increase – Niagara-on-the-Lake councillors have made changes to the budget to reduce the tax increase from 9.4% to 6.75%. Council voted to use reserve accounts and delay the hiring of several new permanent staff in order to decrease the tax hike. (Niagara-this-Week)
  • New Deputy Chiefs – The Niagara Police Services Board has announced the appointment of Superintendent Todd Waselovich and Superintendent Luigi Greco as the new Deputy Chiefs of Police for the Niagara Regional Police. (Niagara Regional Police)
  • Volunteer Nominations Open – Nominations are now open for the City of St. Catharines’ Volunteer Recognition Awards. These awards aim to honour outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to our community through their volunteer efforts. For more details on the Volunteer Recognition Awards or to submit a nomination, visit stcatharines.ca/VolunteerAwards. (City of St. Catharines)
  • March Break Activities – The City of St. Catharines has scheduled a number of activities for March break including swimming, skating, recreational and educational programming, and museum activities. For more information visit stcatharines.ca/ActiveSTC. (City of St. Catharines)