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Niagara braces for impact as trade war begins

Oosterhoff sent a letter to Ford outlining his priorities for the next four years. Pictured: MPP Sam Oosterhoff. Photo Credit: Sam Oosterhoff/X.  The February 2025 snap Ontario election concluded last week as Premier Doug Ford was awarded a third consecutive majority mandate by voters.  Ford’s Progressive Conservatives will return to the Legislature with 80 seats, […]

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Project SHARE takes part in Coldest Night of the Year walk

Ford makes second campaign stop in Niagara

The projects are expected to be completed by the fall of 2027. Photo Credit: Pexels.  Three new public elementary schools will be built in Niagara to meet the needs of growing families. When the projects are completed, these new educational facilities will receive the names of the South Welland Elementary School, Welland-Thorold Elementary School and […]

The funding announcement was made days before the election call. Generated by Dall-E.  Growing levels of homelessness have created an intensifying crisis for communities across Ontario, including Niagara. The provincial government is responding by providing up to $75.5 million to Ontario’s municipalities as they seek to enhance the availability of emergency shelters and affordable housing […]

Ford receives key endorsements from local mayors as he campaigns in Niagara

The funding will be split between Niagara Region and the City of Niagara Falls. Photo Credit: Niagara Independent.   The demand for accessible and affordable homes is accelerating throughout Ontario and Niagara. With this fact in mind, the provincial government has been making targeted investments to support the infrastructure updates required to accommodate new housing developments.  […]

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is expected to trigger an early election next week. Pictured: Niagara West MPP Sam Oosterhoff. Photo Credit: Sam Oosterhoff/X.  The next Ontario election is not scheduled to take place until June 4, 2026. With that being said, Premier Doug Ford has been signaling that he soon plans to dissolve his majority […]

The new Home Renovation Savings Program will launch on Jan. 28. Pictured: Niagara West MPP Sam Oosterhoff. Photo Credit: Sam Oosterhoff/X.   Earlier this week, the Government of Ontario announced new energy efficiency programs. The government says that the large-scale initiatives, which are a component of a new 12-year $10.9 billion project, will include a Home […]

NWC holding 32nd annual event. Generated by Dall-E. As Christmas celebrations commence this evening, a Niagara Falls church is preparing to once again host a beloved community tradition.  The Niagara Worship Centre (NWC) will hold its 32nd annual Christmas Eve dinner and gift giveaway in outreach to those in need, as well as people who […]

Residents face a 14.4 per cent property tax hike without changes. Pictured: Councillor Wendy Cheropita. Photo Credit: Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is world-renowned for its beautiful scenery, rich history and quaint tourist attractions. In spite of these strengths, residents of the municipality are struggling to keep up with its rising cost of […]

Pelham is increasing its development charges for the first time since 2018. Pictured: Pelham Mayor Marvin Junkin. Photo Credit: Niagara Region. The Town of Pelham is increasing its development charges for the first time since 2018.        As a result, developers will face a 19.5 per cent increase in residential and non-residential charges.  This means that […]

The project is being wholly financed by Society Developments, a Toronto-based real estate company. Pictured: Tourism Minister Stan Cho, MPP Sam Oosterhoff, Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati and others celebrate the announcement. Photo Credit: Stan Cho/X.  The Ontario government has formally approved the redevelopment of the Niagara Parks Commission-owned Toronto Power Generating Station in Niagara […]

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Niagara Region approves 13.2 per cent police budget increase

Three Niagara mayors support premier invoking notwithstanding clause to address homeless encampments

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