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FEO, May 28, 2026 A potential strike by Niagara Parks workers appears to have been avoided after Niagara Parks and OPSEU Local 217 announced a tentative agreement on May 28. The agreement, which still requires ratification by both the union and the Niagara Parks Commission, covers more than 850 workers
May 25, 2026 As warm weather returns and beach season begins, Niagara Region Public Health is launching its annual beach water testing program, which monitors public beaches from Victoria Day through Labour Day. Alongside this program, Public Health is offering tips to help residents and visitors experience Niagara’s beaches in healthy ways. “Niagara’s beaches
April 27, 2026 Individuals interested in running in the 2026 municipal and school board elections can file their nomination papers from May 1 to Aug. 21, 2026. Nomination papers are available through the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing website or at municipal Clerk’s Offices. The following information applies to candidates filing nomination papers:
April 13, 2026 Niagara Regional Councillor Haley Bateman is raising concerns regarding recent governance decisions and growing financial pressures facing the Region, calling for greater accountability, transparency, and a renewed fiscal relationship with senior levels of government. Bateman’s comments follow recent communications issued in relation to the A Better Municipal
April 13, 2026 Niagara Transit is introducing a new community bus route in Fort Erie, expanding Niagara Transit Plus coverage in Niagara Falls and implementing customer service changes effective May 3. These updates initiate some of the first changes recommended under Niagara Transit’s 10-Year Investment and Growth Strategy. The strategy
April 2, 2026, Volume 7, Issue 15 Niagara Region’s six water treatment plants earned a 100 percent rating from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (the Ministry) following inspections conducted during the 2025-2026 period. A perfect score reflects Niagara Region’s ongoing commitment to not only meeting, but exceeding,
New waste management strategy sets the direction for the next 25 years April 2, 2026, Volume 7, Issue 15 In a March 19, 2026, press release, the Niagara Region has approved a long-term waste strategy that will guide how waste is reduced and managed for the next 25 years, supporting a cleaner and healthier community. Approved by Regional Council, the Niagara Region Waste
Jen Wilkinson March 19, 2026 Volume 7, Issue 14 Gale has resigned as chair of the Regional Municipality of Niagara following controversy sparked by allegations that he owned a signed copy of Mein Kampf, the political manifesto written by Adolf Hitler. Gale submitted a resignation letter to Rob Flack on
FEO Staff A letter from Bob Gale, the current Regional Chair of Niagara Region, appointed by the Province of Ontario on December 18, 2025, has ignited one of the most contentious governance conversations Niagara has seen in a long time. On February 19, Gale wrote to Niagara’s 12 mayors and
Niagara Region Press Release, September 23, 2025 Niagara Emergency Medical Services (Niagara EMS) is pleased to announce that, following a comprehensive recruitment process, Karen Lutz-Graul has been appointed as the permanent Director of Emergency Services / EMS Chief at Niagara Region, effective September 29, 2025. Lutz-Graul has been serving as
FEO, May 28, 2026 A potential strike by Niagara Parks workers appears to have been avoided after Niagara Parks and OPSEU Local 217 announced a tentative agreement on May 28. The agreement, which still requires ratification by both the union and the Niagara Parks Commission, covers more than 850 workers
May 25, 2026 As warm weather returns and beach season begins, Niagara Region Public Health is launching its annual beach water testing program, which monitors public beaches from Victoria Day through Labour Day. Alongside this program, Public Health is offering tips to help residents and visitors experience Niagara’s beaches in healthy ways. “Niagara’s beaches
April 27, 2026 Individuals interested in running in the 2026 municipal and school board elections can file their nomination papers from May 1 to Aug. 21, 2026. Nomination papers are available through the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing website or at municipal Clerk’s Offices. The following information applies to candidates filing nomination papers:
April 13, 2026 Niagara Regional Councillor Haley Bateman is raising concerns regarding recent governance decisions and growing financial pressures facing the Region, calling for greater accountability, transparency, and a renewed fiscal relationship with senior levels of government. Bateman’s comments follow recent communications issued in relation to the A Better Municipal
April 13, 2026 Niagara Transit is introducing a new community bus route in Fort Erie, expanding Niagara Transit Plus coverage in Niagara Falls and implementing customer service changes effective May 3. These updates initiate some of the first changes recommended under Niagara Transit’s 10-Year Investment and Growth Strategy. The strategy
April 2, 2026, Volume 7, Issue 15 Niagara Region’s six water treatment plants earned a 100 percent rating from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (the Ministry) following inspections conducted during the 2025-2026 period. A perfect score reflects Niagara Region’s ongoing commitment to not only meeting, but exceeding,
New waste management strategy sets the direction for the next 25 years April 2, 2026, Volume 7, Issue 15 In a March 19, 2026, press release, the Niagara Region has approved a long-term waste strategy that will guide how waste is reduced and managed for the next 25 years, supporting a cleaner and healthier community. Approved by Regional Council, the Niagara Region Waste
Jen Wilkinson March 19, 2026 Volume 7, Issue 14 Gale has resigned as chair of the Regional Municipality of Niagara following controversy sparked by allegations that he owned a signed copy of Mein Kampf, the political manifesto written by Adolf Hitler. Gale submitted a resignation letter to Rob Flack on
FEO Staff A letter from Bob Gale, the current Regional Chair of Niagara Region, appointed by the Province of Ontario on December 18, 2025, has ignited one of the most contentious governance conversations Niagara has seen in a long time. On February 19, Gale wrote to Niagara’s 12 mayors and
Niagara Region Press Release, September 23, 2025 Niagara Emergency Medical Services (Niagara EMS) is pleased to announce that, following a comprehensive recruitment process, Karen Lutz-Graul has been appointed as the permanent Director of Emergency Services / EMS Chief at Niagara Region, effective September 29, 2025. Lutz-Graul has been serving as
