Niagara Region

• Ford government planning to appoint regional chairs, give them sweeping new powers

  The same legislation will shrink the size of regional governments in both Niagara and Simcoe County, providing chairs their own version of strong mayor powers.

  Politics

  Apr 2
  
• Ford ‘keen’ on Niagara amalgamations; but his office says he’ll respect mayors’ will

  Niagara's now-former regional chair Bob Gale, appointed by the Ford government, caused a stir last month with a proposal to consider amalgamations.

  Politics

  Mar 18
  
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• Niagara chair resigns after accusations of owning signed copy of Hitler’s ‘Mein Kampf’

  An Ontario government appointee has resigned as chair of Niagara Region after allegations surfaced that he owned a copy of Adolf Hitler’s "Mein Kampf."

  Canada

  Mar 12
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• Ford government supportive of Niagara amalgamation, hoping for local plan

  The possibility of reducing the size of the local governments was raised after a new provincial appointee complained about the current structure and costs.

  Politics

  Feb 25
• Marineland ordered to pay $85k after 3 bears kept in cramped quarters for months

  Marineland has been ordered to pay nearly $85,000 after it was found guilty under Ontario’s animal cruelty laws of three charges related to its care of black bears.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2024
• Researchers investigating possible tornado landings in Niagara region

  Severe weather researchers are investigating after they say a tornado and potentially two others touched down in the Niagara region on Monday.

  Canada

  Aug 6, 2024
• Tire hits tour bus on QEW, killing 1 person and injuring 3, paramedics say

  A loose tire hit a tour bus on the Queen Elizabeth Way in Niagara Region, leaving one person dead and three others injured, paramedics say.

  Canada

  May 24, 2024
• Solar eclipse expected to bring largest tourist crowd in Niagara Falls history: mayor

  The mayor of Niagara Falls says the city is expecting the largest crowd of visitors it has ever seen on the day of the solar eclipse early next month.

  Canada

  Mar 30, 2024
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• Solar eclipse: State of emergency declared in Niagara Region

  A state of emergency has been declared in Niagara Region with thousands of people expected to head there to view the April 8 solar eclipse. 

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2024
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• Niagara police begin public safety plans for million expected to view solar eclipse

  Niagara Regional Police have begun preparations to deploy public safety measures ahead of the April 8 event which is expected to draw large crowds to the region.

  Canada

  Mar 21, 2024