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Niagara Regional Councillor Haley Bateman proposes Governance Accountability and a “New Deal for Niagara.”
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
Niagara Transit launches new Fort Erie community bus, expands Niagara Falls transit access
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
Everyday is Earth Day – Town of Fort Erie Annual Tree Giveaway!
Head to the Fort Erie Leisureplex parking lot (3 Municipal Centre Dr) on Saturday, April 18th to pick up your free tree. The giveaway starts at 8:00 a.m. and runs until 12:00 p.m. Tree species: -White Spruce -Red Bud -Sugar Maple -Tulip Approximately 800 trees
Statement from Mayor Redekop Regarding Changes to Niagara Regional Government
April 7, 2026 On Thursday, April 2, 2026, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing announced that legislation would be tabled in the Legislature to change regional government in Ontario. The legislation will focus on the Niagara Region and Simcoe County, although the chair of
DSBN Trustee Susan Jovanivic Steps Down, Citing Ethical Reasons
By Jen Wilkinson April 2, 2026, Volume 7, Issue 15 Susan Jovanivic has stepped down from her role as a trustee with the District School Board of Niagara, representing Fort Erie and Port Colborne, citing ethical reasons for her resignation. Jovanivic made the announcement in
Fort Erie Mourns the Passing of Burdett “Burd” Sisler at 110
Jen Wilkinson The Fort Erie community is mourning the loss of one of its most extraordinary residents, Burdett “Burd” Sisler, who passed away peacefully on April 2 at the age of 110. Sisler was recognized as Canada’s oldest living person. His son, Norm Sisler, shared
Ridgeway Legion Scores a Hit with Growing Cornhole League
By Jen Wilkinson April 2, 2026 Volume 7, Issue 15 It’s been called one of the fastest-growing sports in North America, and at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 230, it’s quickly becoming a community favourite. This winter marked the launch of the Legion’s first-ever cornhole
PERSON CENTERED CARE OF NIAGARA INC.
Celebrating Ten Years of Filling Service Gaps, Supporting People In Living Their Best Lives Christine Whelan March 19, 2026, Volume 7, Issue 14 Congratulations to PCC for ten years of leaving no person behind! Alyshia Kilner, founder and executive director, is the heart and soul
‘Don’t Stop Your Life’: Tom Kuchyt Shares Firsthand Lessons After Experiencing Mexican Unrest
Millicent Simonics March 19, 2026 Volume 7, Issue 14 What began as a picturesque getaway for Tom Kuchyt, a Niagara-on-the-Lake resident and former Town of Fort Erie employee, a familiar face to many in the local community, turned into a front-row seat to international history
Niagara Region Chair Bob Gale Resigns Amid Controversy Over Historical Artifact
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
