Regional Council Approves 2017 Budget Guidance of 1%
For the average homeowner with a property valued at $240,500 a 1 per cent increase on the Regional portion of their property taxes would equal approximately $14 annually.
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On Monday, July 4th Today Is...
National Independence from Meat Day, Caesar Salad Day and Barbecue Spareribs Day. Happy July 4th to our U.S. friends.
Ontario Works Participants can pick up Payments in the Event of a Postal Strike
Effective June 30th, Niagara Region Community Services will not be mailing social assistance payments to individuals and families to avoid the possibility of payments being delayed by a possible postal strike.
WELLAND PARTNERS WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Mayor Frank Campion is pleased to collaborate with HFHN and Niagara College in breaking down financial barriers to housing.
NRPS Consultation Session for Taxi Industry Scheduled
The Niagara Police Services Board will hold a public consultation session with the taxi industry to further discuss the issue of taxi quotas and waiting list applications.
Splash ‘N Boots seize the stage on July 2 at Merritt Park.
This City has built an identity around its long running festivals, free family fun, and civic engagement. This years’ festival producers have lined-up a spectacular group of entertainers for all ages.
Paul Turner, 2016 T. Roy Adams Humanitarian Award recipient
Paul Turner has contributed to enriching the lives of others by volunteering his time to many organizations in Welland, the Niagara Region and abroad.
Healthy Eating with Tara - simple salad and dressing recipe
Here’s a salad that is easy to put together in under 20 min. This includes the salad dressing too!
St. Catharines Has Issued An Open Air Burning Ban
* EDITOR'S NOTE: check your city/town website for updates on open air burning in your city or town. As far as we know, most cities and towns in Niagara Region have the same ban in place.
PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP GENERATES $1.1 MILLION IN DOWNTOWN WELLAND
City of Welland CIP grants have leveraged $1,152,188 in private sector investment. The programs lend financial support to property owners who upgrade their commercial and mixed use buildings, which help revitalize to the downtown core and health and wellness area.
