Local News Briefs

  • NOTL Complaint Dismissed – Niagara-on-the-Lake’s integrity commissioner dismissed a conflict of interest complaint against Coun. Marie Mavridis, stating that there was no evidence she improperly participated in a meeting regarding temporary patios. The complaint against Mavridis, who is an events manager at Corks Restaurant and Wine Bar, alleged that she should have declared a conflict of interest and influenced other councillors. (Niagara this Week)
  • Measles Vaccinations – With the number of measles cases increasing globally and travel expected during March break, Niagara Region Public Health is encouraging all residents to ensure they are fully vaccinated against measles. For more information about measles, the vaccination schedule, and where to get vaccinated, visit www.niagararegion.ca/health. (Niagara Region)
  • Water Plant Tour – To celebrate World Water Day, the Niagara Region is offering a free guided tour of its Grimsby Water Treatment Plant on Friday March 22 at 11 a.m. Registration is required by Friday, March 15 by emailing amanda.deschenes@niagararegion.ca. (Niagara Region)
  • Niagara Health Award – Niagara Health has been recognized for its exceptional workplace diversity, equity and inclusion programming by being named as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the second consecutive year. (Niagara Health)

Local News Briefs

  • Red Light Cameras – Niagara Region’s red light cameras will begin enforcing red light running offences starting March 6 at three locations across the region. The remaining seven cameras will be coming online and actively enforcing in the following weeks. (Niagara Region)
  • Committee Members Wanted – The Niagara Region is seeking applicants for the new Transportation Steering Committee and the Landfill Advisory Committees. Interested applicants can learn more about the committees and the qualifications needed to apply by visiting the Regional Council webpage on the Region’s website. (Niagara Region)
  • Awards for Pelham – The Town of Pelham has, for the second year, received two Festivals and Events Ontario Top 100 awards recognizing the annual four-day Pelham Summerfest Festival and the Pelham Summer Chill Series, which combines live music, the farmers’ market and the supper market. (Town of Pelham)
  • Pharmacy Robbed – Niagara Regional Police are investigating a robbery at the Shoppers Drug Mart in Pelham where two masked men armed with a hammer entered the store early Friday morning and injured one of the cleaning crew workers. (GiantFM
  • Record Breaking Temperatures – The Region could see record breaking temperatures today and tomorrow as the high is expected to reach around 18C. The previous record for today was 14C set back in 1974. (CKTB)