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Social Media · WellandThe Liberals took to the airwaves and social media Tuesday and Wednesday to denounce Conservatives as “conspiracy theorists.” Pictured: House Speaker Greg Fergus. Photo Credit: Parliament of Canada. Exchanges in Parliament’s main theatre, the House of Commons, devolved this week into a mayhem more suited for under a circus big top. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre engaged in a disrespectful partisan slugfes…See the Story
The Trudeau Liberals’ circus act is burying serious issues
Welland, Ontario · WellandIt’s time to turn the page on this failed public policy, in hopes that other jurisdictions learn from the mistakes made in BC. Pictured: Premier David Eby. Photo Credit: David Eby/X. British Columbia’s drug decriminalization pilot project will go down in the history books, serving as a lesson for jurisdictions who are desperately seeking solutions to a ruthless drug crisis that has left thousands dead and put cities across the country in a choke…See the Story
Decriminalization pilot project should serve as a cautionary tale for jurisdictions in search of solutions
Doug Ford · Nova ScotiaThe announcement means the higher 110 km/h speed limit will cover 36 per cent of the 860 kilometers of Ontario’s highway network, according to the Ontario government. Pictured: Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria and Premier Doug Ford. Photo Credit: Prabmeet Sarkaria/X. The Ontario government has announced plans to increase speed limits on several highways across southern Ontario, including Highway 406 for a stretch of 13 kilometers betwe…See the Story
Ford government increases highway speed limits, including parts of Highway 406
Welland, Ontario · WellandBob Gale’s term as NPC Chair is scheduled to end on April 10, 2025. Pictured: Incoming NPC Chair Bob Gale. Photo Credit: Niagara Region. Ontario Premier Doug Ford has appointed local businessman and Niagara Falls Regional Councillor Bob Gale as the next Chairman of the Niagara Parks Commission (NPC). Gale, a lifelong Niagara resident, will succeed outgoing Chair April Jeffs. “I am grateful that Premier Ford put his trust in me to lead the Niag…See the Story
Bob Gale appointed Niagara Parks Commission Chair
Welland, Ontario · Welland32% of engaged women disagree that current energy policies are right for them and their families. Photo Credit: Canadian Energy Centre. A new survey has found a growing number of Canadian women are concerned about the effect energy policies, such as the federal carbon tax, have on the affordability of their day-to-day lives. The Leger survey, commissioned by Calgary-based advocacy group Canada Powered by Women, also discovered a growing number…See the Story
Survey finds Canadian women want more balanced energy policy
CFL · WellandFonthill native played more than 15 seasons in the CFL and won two Grey Cups. Pictured: Chris Van Zeyl. Photo Credit: Chris Van Zeyl/X. After more than 15 seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL), including two Grey Cup Championships, numerous all-star nods and the league’s top lineman award in 2019, Chris Van Zeyl announced his retirement earlier this month. The 40-year old Fonthill native recently joined the Niagara Sports Report on New…See the Story
Chris Van Zeyl hangs up his cleats after illustrious career
Welland, Ontario · WellandThe major element that changed regarded restoring powers to the police to restrict drug use in public. Pictured: B.C. Premier David Eby. Photo Credit: David Eby/X. It’s amazing how a pending election focusses the mind. Last week, British Columbia’s NDP Premier, David Eby, reversed some of the most contentious elements of the province’s highly controversial policy which provided free drugs to addicts and permitted open drug use as a part of the …See the Story
British Columbia does an about-face
Health · WellandThe madness of asking for the justice to step down, because her health may falter, blazes a new trail for political machinations, even in Washington. Pictured: U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Photo Credit: U.S. Supreme Court. Despite the bravado that many Democratic leaders display regularly, the internal party discussion reveals panic about their chances of retaining the White House after the November 5th election. The concerns insi…See the Story
