Mayors speak for council, not individual councillors, whatever the local integrity commissioner says, writes Timms

Niagara Community Observatory and Wilson Foundation workshop gave experts an opportunity to weigh in on mapping of Niagara's history and economic development

District School Board of Niagara's announcement of their five-year strategic plan "Redefining Excellence" is worth reading and so is the full text of the plan.

"It's a very thoughtful process," said DSBN board chair as it looks to replace its longest tenured director of education

The Board Chair Sue Barnett said "It has to be somebody with their own ideas and willing to work and learn with the board of trustees"

The April 28 article in the Standard announces the retirement of the boss hired 18 years ago by the Board members of DSBN

It was encouraging to see Chair Jim Bradley and regional council establish the shared services office in a proactive move. The Bill 39 facilitator has not been appointed yet for Niagara or the other two-tier regions.

Re: Act quickly on Emergencies Act inquiry recommendations, Feb 27

St. Catharines city council seems to have forgotten there is only one taxpayer, says Timms

Regional transit is another good reason for direct election of the regional chair in Niagara.