While he hasn't committed to making a run for chair, St. Catharines regional Councillor Bruce Timms, who will enter the next term as the longest-serving councillor, said he is considering it. Continue reading

So we almost, sort of, but not really have dual representation for St. Catharines at city hall and regional council. I know, I know. You are totally excited, because the events of Monday night's city council meeting was like watching Evel Knievel and the Kentucky Derby at the same time. Continue reading

A heated debate over the issue Monday night ended in a 7-6 vote to appoint St. Andrew's Coun. Matt Harris to a regional council vacancy, but not everyone liked the way it went down. Continue reading

NIAGARA — Property taxpayers in Niagara will have to fork over a little more money to keep regional government services going in 2017, but most people will still be ahead of the game compared to inflation. Continue reading

The target has been set for 2017. When regional staff work to shape next year's budget over the next few months, they will do so with a one per cent tax hike in mind. Continue reading