Lisa Delle Monache of Welland won $75,000 with the Instant Red Hot Cash lottery game Winning ticket purchased at Avondale on Lundy’s Lane in Niagara Falls A Welland woman has a generous friend to thank for her lottery win Lisa Delle Monache won $75,000 with Instant Red Hot Cash a scratch lottery game that has a top prize of $75,000 The health-care worker generally plays instant games “I have a friend who buys them for me a couple times a week and gift-giving is his love language,” she said in an Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp Delle Monache discovered her big win after meeting up with some friends for a drink She hasn’t made any specific plans for her winnings yet but said she plans to upgrade her upcoming vacation “I don’t think it’ll truly sink in until the money is in my bank account.” The winning ticket was purchased at an Avondale location on Lundy’s Lane in Niagara Falls Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account celebrates with teammates Shayne Gostisbehere and Logan Stankoven (22) after Aho’s game-winning goal during the second overtime period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the New Jersey Devils in Raleigh Carolina Hurricanes’ Sebastian Aho (20) celebrates his game-winning goal with teammate Seth Jarvis (24) during the second overtime period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the New Jersey Devils in Raleigh Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour speak to the team during a timeout in the third period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the New Jersey Devils in Raleigh (AP) — The timing of an extended break before starting the next round of the playoffs proved perfect for Carolina Hurricanes star Sebastian Aho Aho is a first-time father now after his wife, Rosa, welcomed a daughter on Friday while the team had spent nearly a week practicing resting and recovering ahead of a second-round series against the Washington Capitals That offered more time for the 27-year-old Aho to savor a life-changing moment the day before Game 1 of the series against the Caps “Obviously I’m so happy that I got to be there and timing-wise it worked out She did an amazing job and I’m really It was the highlight on what had already been a big week for Aho, who was away from the Hurricanes for a personal day Friday. Roughly two days earlier, Carolina’s top-line center scored twice on the power play including the series-clincher in double overtime as the Hurricanes eliminated the New Jersey Devils in five games Carolina was the first team to clinch a second-round ticket followed by Washington (also in five games) a day later But the start of that series was on hold while the rest of the first round worked its way through to a pair of Game 7 finales out west That allowed Aho plenty of time at home at a special moment though both his and his wife’s mothers are now in town to help with the Hurricanes returning for action ‘Your life’s going to change,’” Aho said Obviously you hold your baby the first time it’s the best feeling in the world.” It marked the second first-baby arrival for the Carolina locker room in this postseason; forward Eric Robinson and wife Alli had a daughter during the first-round series prompting Robinson to tell The News & Observer of Raleigh at the time: “Holding her and staring at her all day “We are a big family in there,” Carolina coach Rod Brind’Amour said Monday “But it does remind you that life moves quickly I think we do a pretty good job of that: we try to stay in the moment and enjoy every day AP NHL playoffs: https://apnews.com/hub/stanley-cup and https://apnews.com/hub/NHL Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. 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Madeline ForsythLead Writer, TravelMay 04, 2025, 7:30 PMIf you're planning a weekend getaway, this gorgeous Ontario destination is the place to be it's a little slice of paradise just a road trip from Toronto A recent survey conducted by Context Research Group (CRG) on behalf of Destination Ontario revealed some of Ontario's top travel trends "When booking summer getaways and fall excursions over the coming months I encourage all Ontario residents to look to the rich varied experiences available across our beautiful province." participants were asked to share their favourite destinations for a short getaway The Niagara Region emerged as a locally loved escape with 52% of respondents choosing it as their go-to spot Niagara's range of attractions makes it the perfect place for a getaway so there's no shortage of things to do and casual culinary options as highlights of their trip a breathtaking natural wonder surrounded by many attractions and parks you can also explore some of the charming towns and villages dotted around the countryside Niagara-on-the-Lake is a popular tourist destination known for its old-world streets and European vibes you can head to some of Niagara's scenic beaches Crystal Beach in Fort Erie offers white sand shores and sparkling waves making it a beautiful spot for a beach day Other top Ontario destinations for a short getaway named in the survey include Toronto and Muskoka If you're dreaming of a weekend escape Visit Niagara Canada Website Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter We built a Welcome tour we highly recommend Your free account has now been created. 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More details Welland Mayor Frank Campion and Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati said a collaborative approach is possible regardless of the party affiliation of their riding’s MP and MPP Catharines) and Conservatives Tony Baldinelli (Niagara Falls—Niagara-on-the-Lake) Fred Davies (Niagara South) and Dean Allison (Niagara West) Despite six of eight federal and provincial ridings in Niagara being held by opposition representatives local leaders are confident collaborative approach is achievable but only two representative in federal and provincial governments Is that a concern for mayors who want to see their municipalities receive financial and other supports from upper levels of office Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati has long maintained having an MP or MPP as part of the governing party is better for the riding “Absolutely it does,” he said when asked if he believes having an elected official from the opposition party creates more work for local mayors I’m not concerned for Niagara Falls because I’ve got enough strong relations provincially and federally that I can pick up the phone and make some key calls I’m more concerned about newer mayors who haven’t established those relations yet — they’ve got more of an uphill battle I’ve been in this situation for a long time,” added Diodati but at the same time I appreciate that if it’s going to happen we’ve got to be able to march to Ottawa and march to Queen’s Park.” Niagara Falls is represented by Conservative MP Tony Baldinelli and NDP MPP Wayne Gates While neither is part of the federal Liberal or provincial Progressive Conservative governments both advocate for issues they believe are important to their constituents and hold their respective opponents to account when they believe they’re on the wrong track After publicly backing Doug Ford during provincial election Diodati endorsed Progressive Conservative Premier Doug Ford for a second consecutive provincial election this year Catharines Mayor Mat Siscoe and Welland Mayor Frank Campion who all publicly backed the premier to continue leading Ontario None of the mayors of Niagara’s three most populous cities endorsed any leader for prime minister during the recent federal election all saying the dynamics of the federal election were far different “It’s been my experience (that) we always have government MPs and MPPs in the region and I’ll be honest I think they do yeoman’s duty making sure that all of Niagara is represented both provincially and federally,” said Siscoe Sam Oosterhoff is part of the provincial government as a Progressive Conservative MPP for Niagara West while Chris Bittle is part of the federal government as a Liberal MP for St “Chris and (recently defeated Niagara South Liberal MP) Vance (Badawey) I know spent a lot of time working on behalf of Niagara West and Niagara Falls ridings in the last couple of parliaments,” said Siscoe “Sam has always done a good job of getting to all parts of the region It seems like regardless of party affiliation all our MPs and MPPs get along pretty well with one another.” he said when funding announcements are made by the provincial government in St Oosterhoff is there representing the government but NDP MPP Jennie Stevens is invited because she’s the riding’s representative Siscoe said mayors also forge positive relationships with key federal and provincial officials “We make an effort as mayors to do that on our own and I think that’s part of the reason why we create those relationships because you never really know what the outcome of an election at the other levels is going to bring,” he said Campion said there’s “always an advantage” to having your riding’s MP or MPP in government but it’s “not the end of the world” if it doesn’t happen “I certainly appreciate all the help that we got from (Badawey) for the last several years,” he said “If you look at it from the provincial side we’ve been very successful with the provincial government even though we don’t have a sitting member you can work directly through your representative so it’s not as material I think as it might once have been.” Campion said he believes federal and provincial governments want what’s best for all municipalities but I think … the upper levels of government recognize that every municipality needs assistance particularly if they want to achieve their goals,” he said “If you’re looking at maybe you want to try to win (ridings) that you may have lost you still want to put some money into those municipalities.” Campion said he looks forward to working with new Niagara South Conservative MP Fred Davies Whitestone ranch at 406 Whitestone Lake Rd Whitestone Ranch located at 406 Whitestone Lake Rd Whitestone Ranch resort opened in the Municipality of Whitestone The first luxury ranch-style resort in Eastern Canada has opened near Parry Sound Whitestone Ranch resort is now open in Whitestone two-and-a-half hours north of Toronto near Muskoka Here is what the owners said about the site in a news release This 33-acre waterfront resort — at 406 Whitestone Lake Rd. where the former Whitestone Resort was located — is described as the first of its kind in Eastern Canada in a news release about its opening offers 14 cabin-style rooms with king-sized beds A post shared by Whitestone Ranch (@whitestone__ranch) This waterfront property features a private beach The resort has a private chef who prepares meals using local products There is also the opportunity for canoe and kayak adventures gym and a tennis court opening in the summer of 2025 A post shared by Whitestone Ranch (@whitestone__ranch) Whitestone Ranch is collaborating with Clase Azul tequila this summer to provide an exclusive “Rodeo Experience.” “The ranch is on track to become a top Canadian summer destination by offering premium private club experiences and forming brand partnerships like this one,” reads a Whitestone Ranch release “Visitors can expect a courtside sip and swing on the tennis courts and a decked-out private beach with Western-style towels and chic umbrellas.” A post shared by Whitestone Ranch (@whitestone__ranch) The resort is exclusively booked as the whole property and can host large gatherings The cost for a full ranch booking starts at $3,495 per night Guests can buy all-inclusive packages which offer all meals and beverage pairings as well as transportation and spa services More information can be found at the Whitestone Ranch website Dieter Lische-Parkes and Daniel Greenberg star in the Shaw Festival’s production of “The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe” is a muted final trip to Narnia for the Shaw Festival Would the last person to leave Narnia at the Shaw Festival shut out the lights In what has been an exasperating case of diminishing returns the company is taking one last swing at C.S Lewis’ children’s series this season with “The Lion It is the most popular of the seven books that comprise the series and offers the most straightforward story It should have been a slam dunk for Shaw … six years ago Adapted by Selma Dimitrijevic and Tim Carroll That was the season after the company did the Narnia prequel “The Magician’s Nephew,” a superior production that may be the best children’s show the company has ever done “Wardrobe” is the second instalment in the story Shaw did confounding productions of “The Horse and His Boy” in 2019 (the fifth in the series) and “Prince Caspian” in 2023 (the second in the series) it undercuts the whole reason you do these stories to begin with — a sustained narrative that keeps people coming back for the next chapter What is the point of Shaw ending its Narnia series where the story basically begins I don’t think the hundred or so kids in the audience for Thursday’s matinee cared what came before But the whole thing just feels like a missed opportunity for Shaw “Lord of the Rings”-style series across seven seasons But going by this muddled version of “The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe,” it’s best to leave Narnia behind The familiar story finds four refugee kids during the Second World War discovering a magical world by stepping through a wardrobe Alexandra Grattion and Kristi Frank) befriend assorted talking critters while discovering the place is under the chilly rule of the White Witch (Elodie Gillett) who has subjected the land to a never-ending winter It has been prophesied her rule will end when “two sons of Adam and two daughters of Eve” sit on four thrones to go with the return of the mythical lion Aslan It’s a lot of story to pack into a two-hour show and yet the pacing sags after the first 20 minutes The staging and lighting tries its best to convey this wondrous new world but the show rarely grips you visually like it should There’s also one omission that’s unforgivable for a show like this — it’s the only play in the Shaw series we don’t actually see Aslan the Lion we get a cop-out excuse that he appears as people want to see him To do a play with such an iconic character and never actually put him on stage is bizarre The three previous plays at Shaw made an effort and kids in the audience were thrilled Was this director Selma Dimitrijevic’s idea Why do a show like this if you can’t commit to the spectacle It’s the most obvious stumble in a play that feels rote and drawn out not helped by the confusing addition of songs in some scenes A 24-year-old woman received a nine-month conditional sentence followed by probation for two years for her role in a grandparent scam “She was an essential cog in the machinery of the scam without which it would not have been possible,” judge says A Brampton woman who participated in a grandparent scam which caused a Niagara senior to lose more than $28,000 has been placed under house arrest Dominique Alexander-Connell was found guilty of possession of property obtained by crime following a jury trial held in a Superior Court of Justice in St Judge Robert Reid imposed a nine-month conditional sentence followed by probation for two years The first six months of the sentence are to be served under house arrest The judge said the 24-year-old woman may not have been the mastermind behind the scheme but she played an important role in the execution of the crime without which it would not have been possible,” Reid said “She ignored the obvious warning signs that her job involved illegal activity.” Niagara Regional Police launched an investigation in November 2022 after a Lincoln man in his 90s was targeted by a scammer The caller said they needed cash to be released from custody and that a courier would attend his home to pick up the money Several individuals picked up a total of $28,500 over the course of two days Court heard the defendant was hired by a company “of which she knew nothing,” which operated from an “unknown address.” She would be picked up by a driver and taken to various locations where she would collect packages There was no evidence she benefited from the proceeds beyond the extent of her wages Alexander-Connell was wilfully blind to the fact that the envelopes contained money and the money was obtained by crime,” the judge noted According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre there were more than 49,000 official reports of fraud across the country in 2024 Victims of fraud lost more than $638 million last year alone many victims also report serious emotional and psychological harm and impacts on their social life Alison Langley is a Niagara Falls Review reporter Communications905-356-7521 The Niagara Falls Exchange is thrilled to announce a collaboration with Niagara Falls Comic Con to bring you 'Back to the 90's After Party' on May 31 following the conclusion of that day's Comic Con event. It's set to be a nostalgic throwback to the decade that defined a generation Comic Con attendees and the public are invited to join in for a night filled with non-stop 90's hits with DJ Marinko spinning iconic anthems and dance floor favourites. Guests can look forward to surprise appearances by celebrity guests joining throughout the evening This is an event you won’t want to miss! For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit niagarafalls.ca For more information, contact:Sylvia BebenCultural Development CoordinatorCity of Niagara Falls905-356-7521 ext. 5913[email protected] You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter Niagara Falls—Niagara-on-the-Lake 2025 federal election live results. Browse live results for all 343 ridings 202 of 202 polls are reporting as of 4:21 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election 202 of 202 polls are reporting as of 4:21 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election is projected to be re-elected in Niagara Falls—Niagara-on-the-Lake Baldinelli has 29,774 of 60,590 votes (49.14%) is in second place with 27,194 votes (44.88%) and Shannon Mitchell Baldinelli has represented the riding since 2019 Niagara Falls—Niagara-on-the-Lake used to be named Niagara Falls The riding’s boundaries were updated for the 2025 federal election 23,799 voters cast ballots at advance polls Looking for another riding? Here are the full results for the 2025 federal election. The Liberals have 169 races called in their favour They have 8,535,128 votes and 43.69 per cent of the popular vote The Conservatives have 144 races called in their favour They have 8,059,938 votes and 41.26 per cent of the popular vote The Bloc Québécois have 22 races called in their favour They have 1,232,095 votes and 6.31 per cent of the popular vote The New Democrats have seven races called in their favour They have 1,231,198 votes and 6.3 per cent of the popular vote The Greens have one race called in their favour They have 243,471 votes and 1.25 per cent of the popular vote There were three independents and four vacancies in the 338-seat Commons the Commons has grown by five ridings starting with this election This article was automatically generated using data provided by Canadian Press and will update as riding results become available A speed enforcement camera on Main Street East in Grimsby Niagara Region is changing their locations across the region this month each end of the community safety zones in which they are operating will be marked with larger “Municipal Speed Camera In-Use” signs Motorists with a heavy foot will continue to pay the price, as Niagara Region’s automated speed enforcement cameras are to be moved to eight new community safety zones this month “It’s always been our process to rotate the cameras every 90 days,” said Scott Fraser associate director of transportation planning the cameras will begin moving from where they have been since January Fraser said the relocated cameras won’t likely begin snapping photos of speeders until late May as it will take two or three weeks to move the cameras test them and add other safety improvements such as road markings and flexible bollards in the middle of the road at each end of a community safety zone “Municipal Speed Camera Coming Soon” signs at each end of the zones will be replaced with larger “Municipal Speed Camera In-Use” signs to indicate cameras are active “What residents are going to see is transitions where the existing speed limit in most locations are going to be changed to flat speed limits that apply at all times of the day either 40 or 50 kilometres per hour,” Fraser said He said the units have a rate-of-speed buffer that vehicles must surpass before the cameras snap a photo nor will the region say what hours of the day the cameras will be working Fraser said community safety zones are determined by an area’s collision history frequency of speeding and proximity to schools and seniors centres The speed enforcement cameras are rotated though Niagara’s 27 community safety zones Fraser said about five or six units are vandalized each month usually with its pole being knocked over or cut down and each incident is reported to Niagara Regional Police “I don’t know that we see more or less vandalism than other municipalities have experienced around automated enforcement cameras,” said Fraser who added the camera vendor is responsible for replacing any damaged units He said cameras will continue snapping speeders’ photos at their current location until they are relocated Fraser said fines are determined by the rate of speed over the posted limit 48,456 speeders were issued tickets after being caught on camera Fraser said the cameras are reducing average speeds by nine km/h in the community safety zones and 86 per cent fewer drivers are speeding (WKBW) — Community members have poured in their support for Justine Burger and Kenneth Johnson Jr.’s family Donations have paid their $2,300 fine from the City of Niagara Falls for running a garden in their front yard “It’s a huge weight lifted off our shoulders,” Burger said told me that they were buying seedlings and soil to plant their garden for the fifth consecutive year the Niagara Falls DPW suddenly ended their tradition Johnson Jr. and Burger told me the city removed their entire garden without warning, and that the city explained to them that the garden was a “hazard." Burger said somebody dropped off bricks to reline a new garden in their backyard as soon as possible The City of Niagara Falls has responded to this situation Mayor Robert Restaino sent a nine-page response defending the city DPW’s actions We want to hear what’s going on in your community Share your voice and hear from your neighbors Game Recap: Baseball | 5/4/2025 12:03:00 PM 10-14 MAAC) dropped the final game of the series against Merrimack 3-1 on Sunday at Bobo Field After four scoreless innings of baseball that saw Niagara starter Nate Bennett strike out seven Warriors batters Merrimack got on the board in the top of the fifth inning with a two run homer off the bat of Jack Andrews The Warriors added one more run to their lead in the seventh, while Niagara got on the board in the bottom half of the frame with their only run of the contest thanks to Ian Huang who hit a single to left center to score Jason Green from second Bennett got the start for the Purple and White, throwing 4.2 innings. Carter Fink came in for relief, allowing one run on one hit in 2.1 innings of work. Andrew Damiani came on to finish the game throwing two scoreless innings • Bennett recorded a season high seven strikeouts • Jacob Brooks extended his on base streak to 31 straight contests Niagara is back in action on May 6 to face Le Moyne in a midweek non-conference contest First pitch at Bobo Field is slated for 3 pm Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Communications905-356-7521 In celebration of National Public Works Week the City of Niagara Falls is hosting a Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm at the Gale Centre (5152 Thorold Stone Road The event allows residents to explore a range of vehicles The City's Municipal Works team will be on hand to provide demonstrations and answer questions about the vehicles and equipment that help them perform their duties in our community Project SHARE is hosting a charity barbeque at the event with proceeds benefiting essential support services in our community You will also have the opportunity to browse the Niagara Falls Public Library Bookmobile “We’re excited to once again welcome the community to visit with our Municipal Works team and to explore the equipment essential to keeping our City running smoothly,” said Erik Nickel municipalities across Canada have recognized National Public Works Week This special week in May is used to educate engage and inform the public about the essential role public works play in the community's quality of life the Municipal Works portfolio has three sections: Engineering The portfolio provides quality services that directly impact citizens and businesses across the city every day.  This year's National Public Works Week theme is "People Presence," which highlights three cornerstone ideals that motivate public works professionals to serve in their communities every day Meeting the needs of people is what gives public works its sense of purpose Public works professionals often will never meet those whose lives have been impacted because working in the background to advance quality of life for all the City of Niagara Falls will recognize National Public Works Week and the dedicated staff who go above and beyond to provide the community with front-line services that safeguard and enhance the quality of life in this growing city For additional information, events, and resources on National Public Works Week, visit https://www.apwa.org/events/national-public-works-week-npww/ The RCMP said three foreign nationals were apprehended in an April 13 incident at the International Railway Bridge that connects Fort Erie and Buffalo proactive approach with everyone having a seat at the table,” says Niagara Falls mayor Trade is expected to be the primary discussion point when Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S But Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati hopes the two leaders also talk about how Trump’s promise of mass deportations of undocumented immigrants may impact Canada Particularly, a border region like Niagara, with four international road crossings and a train bridge in Fort Erie the RCMP has identified as a new spot where unauthorized foreign nationals are using to enter Canada “I want to be prepared and proactive for our community we’re not going to have a repeat of what happened last time — we need to have a co-ordinated proactive approach with everyone having a seat at the table,” said Diodati Diodati is referring to a few years ago when tens of thousands of people entered Canada via Roxham Road Roxham Road was a well-travelled unofficial border crossing between Champlain used by asylum seekers hoping to enter Canada The Canadian federal government came up with a hotel accommodation arrangement in Niagara Falls in July 2022 to alleviate pressures on Quebec Canada and the United States reached an agreement to shut down the route The Niagara Falls arrangement caused some concern with local officials Diodati said it made an already difficult housing situation more challenging and stretched an already strained social support system “We had more asylum seekers per capita than any other city in Canada because of the amount of hotel rooms we had and it was putting extreme pressures on the community,” he said “It was just too much for one community to handle.” Diodati said the city heard from concerned residents although the federal government was dealing directly with hotels so we could be involved because we understand it’s a global problem and Canada has its role We wanted to make sure that everybody is doing their bit not just the over-the-top amount of effort for certain cities like Niagara Falls.” Diodati said the city has between 1,000 and 1,500 asylum seekers staying in various hotels — a significant decrease from the nearly 5,000 claimants transferred to Niagara Falls between Feb But Diodati said he’s worried about how Trump’s promise to deport millions of undocumented migrants from the U.S may lead to an even bigger issue than Roxham Road “Now that we know who our prime minister is going to be as soon as we find out who the different ministers are going to be I’m going to be reaching out immediately to be proactively prepared for what might happen based on what President Trump has said,” he said and we are not even remotely equipped to handle that I want to make sure that when Carney meets with Trump that — I know they’ve got a lot of things to talk about — this must be one of the things they discuss and that’s why I want to make sure that we get that issue on the agenda Police recently thwarted yet another attempt by foreign nationals to illegally enter Canada at a cross-border train bridge in Fort Erie According to the Niagara-on-the-Lake RCMP border integrity unit three people were spotted crossing the International Railway Bridge on April 13 where a car was waiting for them in Fort Erie The Niagara-on-the-Lake RCMP border integrity unit supports four Canada Border Services Agency ports of entry and now maintains a “24-7 presence” at the railway bridge “The strategic deployment of (officers) between the Ontario ports of entry has proven to be a successful tactic in preventing illegal migration into Canada,” said RCMP Supt The unit has arrested several people attempting to make illegal entry into Canada since this new initiative began A Cuban national was arrested in mid-March after running across the bridge “It’s now all part and parcel of the heightened border security on both sides of the border,” said Fort Erie Mayor Wayne Redekop “We anticipate there will be a large push for refugees in particular undocumented people in the U.S I know the local groups that are engaged in welcoming and supporting refugees (in Niagara) Redekop said Fort Erie doesn’t have the infrastructure to house a large number of asylum seekers “The regional government has been engaged in this — they’ve been getting some funding from upper levels of government but really that’s where funding needs to come from and that’s where the supports need to come from,” he said “We do have international obligations with respect to asylum seekers so we just need to make sure that the infrastructure is in place and the parties whose responsibility it is for that funding will work with the local agencies to make sure that the people can be accommodated when they come cross the border.” Communications905-356-7521 NIAGARA FALLS, ON - In preparation for a potential postal strike scheduled for May 22 the City of Niagara Falls is implementing changes to the 2025 property tax billing timeline to ensure that residents receive their bills on time property tax bills will be mailed on Friday Please note that the due dates for tax installments of June 30 Residents should be aware of the following: If residents have any questions or need further clarification, they are encouraged to contact the tax department at [email protected] or by calling 905-356-7521 ext 4400 For more details, please visit niagarafalls.ca For more information, contact:Amber FergusonActing Director of FinanceCity of Niagara Falls[email protected] Communications905-356-7521 join the City of Niagara Falls at the MacBain Community Centre (7150 Montrose Road) for a variety of registered and drop-in Adult Fitness & Wellness Programs starting the week of May 25 Adult programs provide an opportunity to explore new interests in a welcoming and inclusive environment They are led by specialized instructors and intended for all skill levels Residents aged 18 and over can register for the Spring Interim Sessions online starting Wednesday In-person Niagara Falls resident registration opens on Thursday at 9:00 am. Non-resident registration begins on Friday Registered Adult (18+) Programs available this session include: Tuesdays at 12:15 pm & Wednesdays at 11:15 am and 12:15 pm, and Zumba on Mondays at 6:30 pm Registration is not required for drop-in programs.  For more information, visit niagarafalls.ca For more information, contact:Beth AngleManager of Recreation & Programs905-356-7521 ext. 3336City of Niagara Falls[email protected] Writer David Bateman sports a head net as protection against midges with tens of small white specks visible against the black of his shirt two-winged flies that resemble mosquitoes are often found in Ontario's lakeshore but are the most concentrated in areas close to Lake Ontario two-winged flies that resemble mosquitoes are often found in Ontario’s lakeshore This time of year brings the annual swarms of midges and even though they are less pesky than mosquitoes as environmentalists take it as a sign of a healthy ecosystem According to the Encyclopaedia Brittanica midges are part of the Chironomidae family that resemble mosquitoes with small mouthparts without a piercing structure for blood feeding There are hundreds of species of midges in the GTA they are the most concentrated in areas close to Lake Ontario “Midges are usually found around ponds or streams in late afternoon and evening in swarms that produce a humming sound,” Brittanica.com said with most spending the bulk of their time as larvae and living as a fly for a few weeks at most According to Insectshield.com some biting midges can spread diseases to livestock and horses but they are not known to transmit diseases to humans in North America The midges coming out now were probably living as larvae in Lake Ontario Royal Ontario Museum entomology curator and University of Toronto ecology and evolutionary biology professor Douglas Currie said in a Toronto Star interview And the reason they’re swarming has everything to do with attracting females Males gather in a swarm to entice the females forming a mass that resembles a cloud of smoke — sometimes near a tree or big rock that serves as a focal point to hover over “That’s why we’re seeing such large populations coming out now they will disappear because they are so short-lived,” Currie said Midges can actually be a sign of a healthy ecosystem The tiny creatures play a role in the aquatic food chain not only in Lake Ontario but also in ponds Midge larvae is eaten by fish like guppies and minnows Birds and bats eat both larvae and the flying adults “The apparent inconvenience that we suffer from them flying into our eyes or nose or mouth is a small price to pay for a healthy ecosystem,” Currie said Niagara Regional Police said a 13-year-old girl who was reported missing from Niagara Falls April 6 has been found The youth had last been seen Sunday in the area of Kalar Road and Lundy’s Lane A 13-year-old girl was reported missing from Niagara Falls has been found Ruby Huang had last been seen Sunday in the area of Kalar Road and Lundy’s Lane and was believed to be travelling on foot NRP sent out an update saying she has been found and is safe Police thanked the public and the media for their assistance Niagara Regional Police have charged a Niagara Falls accountant with fraud after a company that hired her accounting firm became skeptical of her accounting practices and ordered a third-party review A business that hired the woman’s firm became skeptical of the accounting practices A 44-year-old woman who runs an accounting services firm in Niagara Falls has been charged with fraud after police allege a business that had hired the company became suspicious of accounting practices and ordered a third-party review a business reported the alleged fraud to Niagara Regional Police Detectives in the central fraud unit learned a business had hired a chartered professional accountant who is the sole director of Ontario Incorporated 2629884 and owner of Justin Jay Tax Accounting & Advisory Services to take care of all its accounting needs the business became skeptical of the accounting practices and ordered a third-party review the woman was arrested and charged with fraud over $5,000 possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000 fraudulently altering a document and breach of trust Anyone with information is asked by police to call 905-688-4111 Information can be submitted anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at CrimeStoppersNiagara.ca Looking for something to do in the community Here's what's going on in the Niagara area this weekend Here’s what’s going on in the Niagara area this weekend Read more details about this event Read more details about this event Read more details about this event Read more details about this event Read more details about this event Read more details about this event Read more details about this event Read more details about this event Read more details about this event Read more details about this event Read more details about this event Read more details about this event Read more details about this event Read more details about this event Read more details about this event Read more details about this event Read 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injury after he drove into the Niagara Gorge Wednesday A New York State Park Police statement said officers responded to a medical call near Aquarium of Niagara shortly before 6:30 p.m and found a 42-year-old man suffering from injuries consistent with a crash Police said the motorist had driven a pickup truck through a fence and into the gorge near the Whirlpool Bridge Police said the driver was able to get out of the mangled truck and climb out of the gorge He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of injuries that were not life-threatening The incident remains under investigation by New York State Park Police with the assistance of the New York State Police Bureau of Investigation — The Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) is proud to announce its participation in the 57th Annual International Law Enforcement Tug of War The NRPS men's and women's tug of war teams will face off against their United States law enforcement counterparts in this long-standing tradition—battling it out at the centre of the international border in a spirited show of camaraderie and cross-border cooperation NRPS teams will march proudly down Clifton Hill led by the Chief’s Honour Guard and the award-winning Niagara Regional Police Pipe Band law enforcement teams meet in the middle of the Rainbow Bridge for an exciting tug of war Persons coming to watch the event are asked to consider bringing a non-perishable donation to support Project Share of Niagara Falls Please note: Anyone wishing to access the Rainbow Bridge to watch the event and cheer on Team NRPS will be required to present a valid passport or NEXUS card All media wishing to access the Rainbow Bridge for this event must obtain advance permission from the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission (NFBC) contact: Michelle Cayouette Niagara Falls Bridge Commission Phone: 905-354-5641 or 716-285-6322 ext Serving and Protecting the Regional Municipality of Niagara Designed by eSolutions Headquarters 5700 Valley Way Niagara Falls, ON L2E 1X8, T: (905) 688-4111 Top Officers from the 2 District – Niagara Falls/Niagara on the Lake office of the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) are searching for missing person Megan Kulchar at approximately 2:00pm in the area of her home near Margaret Street Hagar Avenue in Niagara Falls.  She left the area driving her car.  Officers from the Niagara Parks Police have located Megan’s car unoccupied in the City of Niagara Falls   The police and Megan’s family are concerned for her welfare.  Anyone who may have information as to her location are asked to contact detectives at 905-688-4111 Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477.  Click Here for Crime Stoppers Online    Sign in Join now, it's FREE! While Kaiser did not win the riding, she said she still had reason to celebrate, including another term for the Liberal government, and the "amazing news that "Mark Carney will be our prime minister.” Read more about what she had to say on election night here. Although residents and even town council were opposed to the roundabout, construction is set to begin in 2027. The Region is now asking residents to vote, either online or in person from May 5 to May 15, on design details. Learn more about the meetings and the vote here. One of the season's opening plays, performed at the iconic Royal George Theatre, is another classic farce, following in the footsteps of the wildly successful One Man, Two Guvnors of last season. Tons of Money is likely to be just as popular with its audiences, who can be expected to laugh out loud. Read the review by local reporter Joy Sanguedolce here. The Tulip Festival is underway in Niagara-on-the-Lake, signs of spring are blooming, and the display should just keep getting better. Learn about the pick-your-own farm, a lovely back-drop for photos, here. Niagara Regional Police said 77-year-old Wayne Gillis of Niagara Falls has been reported missing He was last seen driving in the area of Falls Avenue and Bender Street at 4:20 p.m Wayne Gillis is believed to be driving a red 2006 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck with Ontario licence plate 595 8FA Niagara Regional Police said a 77-year-old Niagara Falls man who was reported missing has been found Wayne Gillis was last seen Tuesday driving in the area of Falls Avenue and Bender Street The public’s help is sought to find a 77-year-old Niagara Falls man who has been reported missing Wayne Gillis was last seen driving in the area of Falls Avenue and Bender Street at about 4:20 p.m Police said Gillis is believed to be driving a red 2006 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck with Ontario licence plate 595 8FA Police said they and the man’s family are concerned for his welfare Anyone with information is asked by police to call 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009573. Information can be submitted anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or going to CrimeStoppersNiagara.ca Ontario to table budget on May 15 amid impacts of U.S. tariffs ‘Sharp rise’ in Ontario measles cases with 223 new infections since last week Three foreign nationals arrested after crossing border in Fort Erie, Ont.: RCMP Ontario man arrested in Dominican Republic still stuck after charges dropped: family Hamilton police charge driver in fatal Ancaster collision Ontario government introduces new act to protect communities, victims the federal election polls will close at 9:30 p.m Here are the unofficial results for 20 key ridings across Hamilton Liberal candidate Aslam Rana has secured the vote in the Hamilton Centre riding Incumbent Liberal candidate Lisa Hepfner has secured the vote in the Hamilton Mountain riding PC candidate Ned Kuruc has secured the vote in the Hamilton East—Stoney Creek riding Liberal candidate John-Paul Danko has secured the vote for the Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas riding Incumbent PC candidate Dan Muys has secured the vote in the Flamborough—Glanbrook—Brant North riding Incumbent PC candidate Larry Brock has secured the vote in the Brantford—Brant South—Six Nations riding PC incumbent Leslyn Lewis has secured the vote in the Haldimand—Norfolk riding Incumbent PC candidate Dan Allison has secured the vote in the Niagara West riding Incumbent Liberal candidate Chris Bittle has secured the vote in the St Incumbent PC candidate Tony Baldinelli has secured the vote in the Niagara Falls—Niagara-on-the-Lake riding PC candidate Fred Davies has secured the vote in the Niagara South riding beating out Liberal incumbent Vance Badawey Incumbent Liberal candidate Karina Gould has secured the vote in the Burlington riding Incumbent Liberal candidate Adam van Koeverden has secured the vote in the Burlington North—Milton West riding Incumbent Liberal candidate Sima Acan has secured the vote in the Oakville West riding Incumbent Liberal candidate Anita Anand has secured the vote in the Oakville East riding PC Incumbent candidate Parm Gill has secured the vote in the Milton East—Halton Hills South riding Incumbent PC candidate Michael Chong has secured the vote in the Wellington—Halton Hills North riding Incumbent PC candidate Connie Cody has secured the vote in the Cambridge riding Incumbent PC candidate Arpan Khanna has secured the vote in the Oxford riding Incumbent Liberal candidate Dominique O’Rourke has secured the vote in the Guelph riding Kids are doing pretty cool things to help save the plant business coach and host of the Rise Together: Empowering This Mother’s Day pamper mom with some extra TLC Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the women who have shaped Mainly cloudy with showers/thunderstorms today and a cooler high of 10°C CHCH-TV started broadcasting in 1954 and is proud to be the news leader for Hamilton and the surrounding Halton and Niagara regions Copyright © 2025 CHCH. All Rights Reserved. ZWD The Local asked all candidates the same question and all but two had answered by the time of publication While many voters took advantage of advance polls Celia Taylor of the Green Party and Dinah Althorpe although they were sent reminder emails and offered an extended deadline I’m originally born in Pakistan and came to Canada in 1993 I grew up in the GTA and then moved to Niagara Region after I got married. I live in Niagara South and I’ve been raising my family here working as a full-time realtor with the local developers There’s no place I’d rather call home now our region has been overlooked by Ottawa—whether it’s crumbling infrastructure or small businesses being buried in red tape I’m running because I’m tired of seeing our families and seniors get left behind while politicians play partisan games We need someone who will put Niagara first What do you feel are the top issues facing residents in the Niagara Falls/NOTL riding and how would you address them beyond simply providing more funding Jobs and affordability: We can’t keep watching our young people move away because there aren’t enough opportunities here I’ll push for tax credits for companies that create skilled local jobs and fight to lower the cost of living by cutting wasteful spending in Ottawa Fixing our infrastructure: From the QEW to the GO Train expansion Niagara’s transportation system is stuck in the past I’ll demand federal funding to speed up these projects so commuters and tourists aren’t stuck in gridlock Supporting tourism and small business: Tourism is our lifeblood but rising costs and staffing shortages are hurting our local establishments and hotels I’ll cut the bureaucratic delays that hold small businesses back and push for incentives to attract more visitors year round Housing and homelessness: The housing crisis is hitting Niagara hard I’ll work with mayors and builders to fast-track affordable housing while ensuring real support not just shelters for those struggling with addiction and mental health challenges Niagara Falls/NOTL needs a leader with a balanced and fresh approach to represent them in Ottawa who recently completed his first year of studies at Brock University I am running because I believe in community and in building a better future for my family and for all of us who are fortunate enough to call Niagara-on-the-Lake and Niagara Falls their home After 10 years of disastrous Liberal policies punished your work and doubled you housing costs Only Conservatives have a plan that will put Canada first and I encourage everyone to read it by visiting www.conservative.ca/change and crime dominate the conversations I have when speaking with residents at the doors and in the community Seniors and families are struggling because the cost of living is too high after almost 10 years of this Liberal government Their policies of printing money and blocking resource development projects have weakened Canada to the point that it has left us vulnerable to Donald Trump’s unjustified tariff challenges we have released platform ideas designed to address the issues of importance to the residents here in our community Our pledge to cut income taxes and eliminate the automatic and undemocratic escalator tax on wine which is why we have created a housing plan that seeks to build 2.3 million new homes over the next five years We will also reverse Liberal soft on crime policies and ensure dangerous offenders like Paul Bernardo serve their time in a maximum-security institution Canada cannot afford a fourth Liberal term they have undermined our economic strength and pushed more and more Canadians into poverty It’s time for a new common sense Conservative government that will restore our country and put Canada First—for a change I have lived in Niagara-on-the-Lake since childhood and served this community in a variety of ways over 15 years I’m running to serve our community in Parliament because as a country we are navigating some of the most challenging circumstances that we’ve faced in a generation President Donald Trump’s repeated attacks against our economy and threats to our sovereignty to the growing division and polarization of our society and more — we face serious challenges that demand real solutions and effective leadership and former three-term municipal councillor I have the experience required to tackle these challenges and deliver real results for our Niagara I’m running on Mark Carney’s team because he has the skills and experience necessary to build the strongest economy in the G-7 and keep Canada Strong in an increasingly complex world Pierre Poilievre responded to Trump’s tariffs by attacking Canadians saying ‘it’s not the Americans’ fault We’re stupid.’ He is just simply not someone who can stand up to Trump or unite our country at this critical moment the local Conservative MP has failed to deliver meaningful results for our riding since being elected we can’t afford to have representatives who care more about partisan games and sloganeering than results We need a new and better Member of Parliament  What do you feel are the top issues facing residents in the Niagara Falls/NOTL riding The issue I hear most about at the doorstep is the tariffs imposed by Trump and his related threats to our country People are anxious about what impact the tariffs will have on them has behaved in this unjustified and unacceptable manner and will work every day to ensure we remain the True North so dealing with him requires a firm and strategic approach Although our economy isn’t as big as theirs we have several points of strategic leverage that we can deploy at the right moments Our reciprocal tariffs will raise the prices of goods and American consumers will increasingly make their anger clear to Trump needs to fuel their economy and protect their security I will make sure our unique reality as a border community is reflected in the Government’s response and will continue to push for a strong and forceful approach to negotiations — which means negotiating from a position of strength and never selling out to Trump’s demands I am focused on building a strong local economy here in Niagara so that nationally and seniors have the secure retirement they deserve A Carney government will deliver a $825/year tax cut for the middle-class starting this year whereas the Conservative tax proposal won’t come into full effect until 2027 I will convene a task force of local leaders to collectively develop a roadmap for our local economy with a particular focus on leveraging as many levers and as much investment from the federal government as possible We need an MP who can bring people together and make tangible progress on solving the challenges we face I decided to run because Niagara-on-the-Lake and Niagara Falls need a community-oriented representative who understands the challenges that working- and middle-class families and seniors face every day We’ve seen the power of having a strong Countless families in our community continue to struggle with the cost of living We need a government in Ottawa with the courage to stand up to price gouging and create a brighter future that excites Canadians We need to start by permanently taking the GST off of essentials and capping the prices of basic grocery items like milk and eggs to stop large grocery corporations from raising prices while raking in record profits Insulin and other diabetes medications continue to act as an added cost for millions of people across the country We will work with provinces to cover the cost of diabetes medications and lower drug costs so that millions of Canadians can get a break on the cost of medication we need to use public lands to build truly affordable and non-market housing while protecting the environmentally sensitive lands that are vital to Niagara- on-the-Lake we must ensure that growth respects and preserves the unique cultural heritage of Niagara-on-the-Lake — from the historic Old Town to our historical landmarks which immigrated to Canada from the Communist USSR To raise awareness of the Libertarian Party of Canada The world is now watching the first elected Libertarian leader (Javier Milei) heal Argentina from the devastation of Marxist and leftist policies that impoverished citizens with inflation of one per cent per day I wish for Canada and Canadians to thrive again; our GDP and other measures should be world-leading We need to improve support for those who cannot bear the deteriorating economic conditions; I am appalled by the presence of encampments Technology now enables more transparency and accountability which are essential for Canadians to hold their bureaucrats and public servants to the standards we expect and deserve especially with how much taxes and fees that we pay I want to challenge the notion that youth will not or cannot make a difference in government A lot of youth stick to social media but don't do anything beyond that and that is where I take on the leadership role of running I can't just post an Instagram story and say I did my part I'm not at peace until I make a positive impact.  lack of jobs and food security — would aim to kill three birds with one stone the demand for housing is at an all time high We have so much beautiful land that is at risk of being cleared for homes due to the larger population industrial buildings and businesses that provide essential jobs the population will spread and land coverage in regions will have a better balance of housing We need to see policies enacted to protect our farmland and prioritize development projects in northern Canadian regions with smaller populations to fix our housing market UPDATE: Community members have poured in their support for Justine Burger and Kenneth Johnson Jr.’s family. Donations have paid their $2,300 fine from the City of Niagara Falls. You can read more here and watch our updated report below ORIGINAL: Just as Justine Burger and her fiancé were buying seedlings and soil to plant their garden for the fifth consecutive year the Niagara Falls DPW ended their tradition “The DPW came and took all of our materials,” Burger said “They came and totally just destroyed my soul,” Johnson Jr and Burger told me the city removed their entire garden without warning and that the city explained to them that the garden was a “hazard." who has been forced to stay at home every day after being injured at work He and Burger said that after the garden was taken away “We received a $2,300 fine in the mail," Burger said The family garden was started in 2020 by Burger and Johnson Jr.’s 15-year-old son “He came home from school with sunflowers he grew as a class project so he was determined to put them in the front yard," Burger said "We started with that and worked from there The family started aGoFundMe asking for help with the fine. It has already raised $650 “You can’t even begin to understand how much it means to us to have the community’s support,” Burger said Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino told me they will have a statement on Wednesday The Niagara Falls Public Library Bookmobile a Sprinter 3500 extended length van with a full-colour wrap The bookmobile is meant to offer literary resources to the community beyond Niagara Falls Public Library’s physical branches and has signed up an average of one new patron each day The Niagara Falls Public Library Bookmobile is about to celebrate its first birthday having hit the road for the first time on Friday 2,438 hours of operation and 3,369 visitors later Maybe you’ve seen the Bookmobile around town — a Sprinter 3500 extended length van with a bright full-colour wrap created by our in-house graphic designer Maybe you’ve pulled the handle on the side door stepped inside to discover a library on wheels its shelves filled with a variety of browsable and borrowable materials with events including a weekly spot at the Niagara Falls Farmers Market weekday park and pool visits throughout the city Like other library systems before us — including Toronto Hamilton and Guelph public Libraries — we built the bookmobile as a way to reach beyond the walls of our locations and better meet people in the community It turns out that a lot of people don’t know much about everything the library has to offer Our hope is for bookmobile service to help us change that we’ve registered 389 people for library cards so far an average of a new library user every day These are people who might never have thought to visit a library or who may have wanted to but faced challenges in doing so So here’s to another year of bookmobile service We do intend to keep busy, but we seek to maintain enough flexibility in our service schedule that we can remain responsive to community needs as they arise. If you would like to inquire about having the Bookmobile visit your event, organization, or neighbourhood, please reach out to us at bookmobile@nflibrary.ca or by filling out this form Greg Janssen is the community engagement librarian with Niagara Falls Public Library. Reach him at gjanssen@nflibrary.ca The City of Niagara Falls is getting ready for another potential Canada post strike The city tells us with a looming strike possible for May 22nd it's implementing changes to this year's property tax billing timeline to make sure residents receive bills on time property tax bills will be mailed a week tomorrow Due dates of June 30th and September 30th will not change Canada Post and the union continued discussions yesterday before collective agreements expire this month Last year's strike was suspended by the federal government to review key issues the collective agreement extended to May 22nd More than 16,000 cannabis plants were seized from an abandoned warehouse in Niagara Falls in April 2024 More than 2,500 cannabis plant cuttings and more than 13,000 vegetative and mature budding cannabis plants were seized in April 2024 Three men who worked as gardeners for an $8-million cannabis operation housed in a warehouse in the industrial area of Niagara Falls have each been granted conditional discharges Yueqi Gao and Jeffrey Lian pleaded guilty in Ontario Court of Justice in St Catharines Thursday to a charge of cultivating cannabis without authorization received conditional sentences and were placed on probation for 12 months Court was told the men were “tenders or gardeners” of the crop and did not benefit from any profits from the illegal business “Not one of them had any connection to the ownership or profits from this marijuana operation,” said defence lawyer Darren Sederoff An investigation began in April 2024 after police became aware of a strong cannabis odour emitting from what appeared to be an abandoned warehouse on Don Murie Street The Ontario Provincial Police-led Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team subsequently used a search warrant at the site and seized more than 16,000 cannabis plants The property was not licensed to produce cannabis The large crop included more than 2,500 clone cannabis plants (cuttings from established plants) and more than 13,000 vegetative and mature budding cannabis plants with a potential street value of about $8 million Federal prosecutor Alex Reschke told court the men were “certainly not the directing minds” of the illicit operation None of the defendants had a previous criminal record The investigation involved members of the OPP Urban Search and Rescue Nuclear and Explosive Response Team and the OPP-led Provincial Asset Forfeiture Unit Communications905-356-7521 This season is a time to give back to the earth—whether planting trees to help our environment thrive or rolling up your sleeves for a community clean-up Join us throughout April as we celebrate the season with a variety of exciting environmental initiatives and volunteer opportunities that you can participate in to help make a positive impact on our planet and community!   join us for a city-wide Curbside Giveaway event where gently used items find new homes directly from your curb and support our community’s commitment to sustainability.   Here’s how you can participate and make a difference:   For more information on what items can be placed on the curb and full event details, visit niagarafalls.ca/curbside. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 22! The City of Niagara Falls, in partnership with the Environmental Action Committee (EAC), invites you to celebrate Earth Day by participating in a Community Clean-Up event.    April 22  Time: 3 pm - 7 pm  Where: MacBain Community Centre (7150 Montrose Road)   We encourage all volunteers to join us after school or work to help collect debris from our beautiful parks we can make a difference and help clean up areas in need across the city.   We hope to see you there!    For more information on this event or other ways to celebrate Earth Day, visit niagarafalls.ca/earthday. Join us in celebrating Ontario's Arbor Week with the Environmental Action Committee (EAC) as we host a tree-planting event on Friday April 25  Time: 11:45 am  Where: Garner Neighbourhood Trail For more information on this event and other tree programs in the city, visit niagarafalls.ca/treeprograms. Calling all nature lovers in Niagara Falls Join us in our friendly competition in this year's City Nature Challenge.   This challenge allows residents to enjoy nature while making essential discoveries to help scientists better understand and protect the natural environment!   The challenge results will be announced in early May.  For more detailed information on the challenge and ways to get involved, visit citynaturechallenge.org. Want to contribute to a worthy cause?   We invite residents to volunteer for a special clean-up event on Saturday We'll meet at Fairview Cemetery (4501 Stanley Avenue) and then proceed to Lundy's Lane Cemetery (7489 Lundy's Lane).   Residents are encouraged to pre-register for the event by emailing [email protected] or call 905-356-7521 ext.5300.   The annual tree giveaway, previously during Mother Earth Day, will now be on Saturday, May 17th, at the MacBain Community Centre in the parking lot, located at 7150 Montrose Road, coinciding with the first day of the Niagara Falls Farmers' Market. The Environmental Action Committee will offer 500 native potted trees (1 to 2 gallons) to Niagara Falls residents starting at 7:00 am on a first-come Don't miss the chance to plant trees and support local farmers We look forward to seeing you at this event!  The Niagara Region Waste Management Team will also give away complimentary compost to residents who visit the market on May 17th Residents are asked to bring their own containers to acquire the compost (buckets Are you looking for a few more opportunities to volunteer around the city and help out the community Check out a few of our events and programs: Looking for a flexible way to contribute to our community Our Daily Community Clean-Up Program allows volunteers to pick up litter from municipally governed properties on their own schedule Register online at least 72 hours before you plan to start your clean-up.   and we appreciate our volunteers' help keeping our community clean and beautiful!   For more details and to sign up for this program or other volunteer opportunities in the city, visit niagarafalls.ca/communityinvolvement. Join the Environmental Action Committee (EAC) for all their upcoming initiatives throughout the month!   The committee's vision is to achieve a clean and safe environment and encourage the stewardship of natural resources through conservation It also focuses on enhancing the growth of the urban forest and the usage of trails and bikeways.   Learn more about the committee and all they do by visiting niagarafalls.ca/environmentalactioncommittee. Chris Bittle arrives for his victory party after the Liberal incumbent retained his seat in St A steady flow of voters turned out at the Russell Avenue advance polling location on April 21 Niagara South Conservative candidate Fred Davies will be at his Breakwall Brewing Co restaurant with supporters as election results come in Signs are set up at Niagara Falls—Niagara-on-the-Lake Conservative candidate Tony Baldinelli’s election night gathering at Delphi Banquet Hall on Portage Road in Niagara Falls With results for the Niagara ridings determined increasing attention is turning to Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre in his Carleton riding Liberal challenger Bruce Fanjoy has opened a close to 2,000 vote lead on the Tory leader with 80 of 266 polls reporting Poilievre’s next-door-neighbour in the Nepean riding 41,323 to 21,753 with 225 of 229 polls reporting has announced he is stepping down as leader of the NDP Conservative Fred Davies has been declared the winner in Niagara South where at 11:35 he leads Liberal Vance Badawey 7,896 votes to 6,685 with 90 of 266 polls reporting Conservative Fred Davies holds a 6,005-5,029 lead over incumbent Liberal Vance Badawey Catharines riding for Mark Carney’s Liberals leading Tory candidate Bas Sluijmers who has 7,512 Tony Baldinelli has been declared the winner in the Niagara Falls-NOTL riding holding the seat for Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives Baldinelli has 9,128 votes to Liberal Andrea Kaiser’s 7,242 New Democrat Shannon Mitchel has 793 votes Incumbent Conservative Dean Allison has won re-election in Niagara West followed by Liberal Jennifer Korstanje with 6,603 votes (40.4 per cent) The other candidates have about 1,000 votes between them Th outcome was called with 55 of 237 polls reporting Conservative Fred Davies holds a 755-599 lead over incumbent Liberal Vance Badawey Liberal Chris Bittle has widened his lead over Conservative challenger Bas Sluijmers in the St With 30 of 237 polls reporting in Niagara West incumbent Conservative Dean Allison has 5,907 votes (49.9 per cent) followed by Liberal Jennifer Korstanje with 5,262 votes (44.4 per cent) The other candidates have about 600 votes between them And Conservative Tony Baldinelli is back in front in Niagara Falls-NOTL over liberal Andrea Kaiser 2,233 to 2,190 with 35 of 202 polls reporting Niagara South’s first poll report has Liberal Vance Badawey leading Conservative Fred Davies 45-23 With 17 of 237 polls reporting in Niagara West incumbent Conservative Dean Allison has 4,843 votes followed closely by Liberal Jennifer Korstanje with 4,447 votes Other candidates in the riding have about 500 votes between them Catharines riding has incumbent Liberal Chris Bittle leading Conservative Bas Sluijmers 105-46 New Democrat candidate Karen Orlandi has seven votes Liberal Andrea Kaiser has pulled ahead of incumbent Conservative Tony Baldinelli The Liberal Party is projected by CTV and CBC to win the election and stay in power for a fourth consecutive term But whether they will form a minority or majority government remains in doubt No poll results have been reported from St Catharines or Niagara South ridings as of 10:10 p.m in addition to the Conservative’s Fred Davies Liberal incumbent Vance Badawey faces the NDP’s Chantal McCollum People’s Party of Canada’s Peter Taras and Christian Heritage Party of Canada’s David Vedova has 113,111 eligible voters and takes in Welland Elections Canada said 27,169 people in the 453-square-kilometre riding voted during advance polls Incumbent Conservative Dean Allison has 1,500 votes followed by Liberal Jennifer Korstanje with 923 votes with three of 237 polls reporting The other candidates have about 250 votes between them Baldinelli takes an early lead over Kaiser One poll reporting from the Niagara Falls-NOTL riding has Liberal Andrea Kaiser with 30 votes and incumbent Conservative Tony Baldinelli with 14 The first poll results from Niagara West have come from Niagara West where incumbent Conservative Dean Allison has 473 votes to Liberal Jennifer Korstanje’s 264 However it is one poll with 236 yet to report “we have done all that we can to give us the best chance at sending Tony Baldinelli back to Ottawa to represent the great residents of Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake.” and an excellent election day getting out the Conservative vote for change,” said the official A campaign official with Niagara Falls-Niagara-on-the-Lake Liberal candidate Andrea Kaiser said Monday night they feel “a lot of momentum” and they had a “huge mobilization” on election day The official said they haven’t seen a “get out the vote” like this from a federal Liberal in this riding “for a long time.” A Liberal candidate has not won the riding since Gary Pillitteri in the 2000 election under the leadership of former prime minister Jean Chretien Incumbent Conservative candidate Tony Baldinelli is seeking a third term in the Niagara Falls-Niagara-on-the-Lake riding Kaiser is challenging Baldinelli for the third straight federal election Niagara-on-the-Lake and Fort Erie — the latter since dropped who retained the seat for the Conservatives after the retirement of longtime Tory MP Rob Nicholson held in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic which put him 3,051 ahead of Conservative candidate Krystina Waler’s 19,018 NDP candidate Trecia McLennon received 12,294 votes People’s Party candidate Rebecca Hahn was fourth with 3,860 votes (6.6 per cent of the total) Bittle received 24,183 votes and defeated Waler by 5,204 Waler had 18,978 votes while third-place finisher and NDP candidate Dennis Van Meer 12,431 The Green Party’s Travis Mason’s received 3,695 (6.15 percent of the total vote) Bittle won the riding for the first time with 24,870 votes 3,233 more than Conservative incumbent Rick Dykstra Susan Erskine-Fourier was third for the NDP with 9,511 votes Jim Fannon of the Green Party had 1,488 (2.58 of the total vote) Catharines riding is held by incumbent Liberal Chris Bittle who is being challenged by Conservative Bas Sluijmers the Centrist Party’s Taha Alexander Haj-Ahmad and independent Christopher Reilly Catharines riding for the fourth time since first winning in 2015 A victory tonight would tie him with fellow Liberal Walt Lastewka who also won the riding four times starting in 1993 Conservative Rick Dysktra won three elections in 2006 Progressive Conservative Joe Reid held the St Ken Atkinson kept the riding for the Progressive Conservatives in 1988 before Lastewka began his run Catharines riding’s first election was in 1968 when it was created from the Lincoln riding and won by Liberal James C Canada is getting its first results in a tightly contested election As votes are counted in Newfoundland and the Maritimes the the Niagara Dailies results dashboard will fill in with live results Liberal incumbent Vance Badawey and Conservative candidate Fred Davies will be spending election night in Port Colborne restaurants with supporters as results are tabulated later in the evening With new riding boundaries in play for the 2025 federal election the number of ridings across the country increased from 338 to 343 the new boundaries means the riding includes include Grimsby There are five candidates and nearly 93,000 eligible voters With nearly two million Canadians already voting in advance polls the Canada Elections Act allows the counting of ballots cast at advance polls to start one hour before polls close on election day with a large number of voters who turned up to vote in advance “Given the high turnout for advance voting in this election the counting of ballots from advance polls can begin two hours before polls close on election day,” Elections Canada said on its website In the electoral district of Carleton — which happens to be Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s riding — due to the unusually large number of candidates on the ballot the counting of votes cast at advance polls will begin six hours before polls close on election day “These adaptations will help ensure Canadians get the results as soon as possible.” Ballots from advance polls are counted at the local Elections Canada office or at a local polling place in front of candidates’ representatives or other witnesses Results are never shared before local polls close poll workers will begin to manually count votes after the polls close 11 a.m.: The Toronto Star’s Ottawa bureau chief reports U.S President Donald Trump has posted an election day message to Canadian voters on Truth Social Trump wrote: “Good luck to the Great people of Canada Elect the man who has the strength and wisdom to cut your taxes in half “No more artificially drawn line from many years ago Look how beautiful this land mass would be America can no longer subsidize Canada with the Hundreds of Billions of Dollars a year that we have been spending in the past It makes no sense unless Canada is a State!” 9:30 a.m.: Polls open across Ontario in the eastern time zone Welland Tribune reporter Dave Johnson reports that the polling station at the Friends Over 55 Recreation Centre at 554 Fielden Ave in Port Colborne had a line up of about 25 people outside before the doors opened at 9:30 a.m The line moved quickly and voters were able to get in and out Ontario makes up the biggest share with 122 Eligible residents should have received voter cards in the mail showing where each person is to vote based on their address Those who haven’t received a card can still register to cast their ballot at their designated polling station — visit the Elections Canada website and type the postal code in the purple “My Voter Information” box Voters registering at polling stations need identification such as a driver’s licence or any piece of government-issued ID that includes a name Elections Canada also accepts a variety of other identifying documents in combination Elections Canada estimates a record 7.3 million electors voted on the four advance polling days for the federal election That represents a 25 per cent increase from the 5.8 million electors who voted in advance in the 2021 election Elections Canada stated in a post to Canada News Wire voters reported long lineups at several advance polling stations over April’s long weekend The Niagara Falls Review heard from some electors about lengthy waits at polling stations and others leaving before casting a ballot A preliminary count of electors who voted at advance polls by riding as of April 24 Niagara Falls—Niagara-on-the-Lake had 23,799 which has typically had the highest voter turnout in the region Greenpeace Canada projects on iconic Niagara falls ahead of federal elections: Don’t Trump Canada NIAGARA FALLS – Greenpeace Canada’s activists projected powerful messages on the world famous Niagara Falls this evening: “Don’t Trump Canada” Days before Canadians will vote to elect their next Prime Minister Greenpeace Canada is calling out politicians like Trump and Poilievre for spreading fear and division while polluting industries like oil & gas seek to take advantage of a crisis they helped create Greenpeace Canada is asking Poilievre and all political parties to protect people and the environment “The same Big Oil and billionaires behind Trump are supporting politicians like Pierre Poilievre to push through a Trump-style agenda here in Canada: eliminate hard-won environmental protections tax breaks for the rich and attacks on the most vulnerable in our society We can’t and won’t let them,” said Keith Stewart Senior Energy Strategist at Greenpeace Canada.  “This is our moment to build a better Canada we have the power to protect our rights and environment This starts by holding accountable politicians supporting polluters and billionaires This activity was also a solidarity statement in support of Greenpeace USA, who has been found liable for more than US$660 million in the Energy Transfer SLAPP trial a couple of weeks ago [5] a very concerning example of Trump-style politics and Big Oil bullies attempts around the world to silence free speech and peaceful protest reminding us why we need to stand against Maple MAGA in Canada Photos and videos of Greenpeace action can be found in the Greenpeace media library (they will be uploaded throughout the day) Keith Stewart, Senior Energy Strategist, Greenpeace Canada [email protected] ; and corporations are using their wealth to silence dissent undo decades of social and environmental progress We know what Bank Governor Mark Carney did on climate what could we make him do if we work our asses off in smart ways What happens when a multi-billion dollar company tries to shut down Greenpeace Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Please select which cookies you are willing to store These cookies will provide you a better experience of our website You will be able to hide the cookies acceptance banner and use the website features better The non-acceptance of these cookies will give you a cookie-free experience These cookies help improving the performance of Greenpeace.org They are set to collect data such as how long users stay on a page or which links are clicked This helps us make better content based on your experience navigating the website Tony Baldinelli is all smiles after winning his third trip to Parliament for the Conservatives He’s pictured with supporters while celebrating at Delphi Banquet Hall in Niagara Falls “I’m going to continue to be a strong advocate for the tourism industry in this country,” said Tony Baldinelli pictured at his election night victory party at Delphi Banquet Hall in Niagara Falls Tonty Baldinelli speaks to reporters after being declared the victor NDP candidate Shannon Mitchell congratulates Tony Baldinelli on his third election victory The incumbent Conservative was elected for a third time now representing the new Niagara Falls—Niagara-on-the-Lake riding It’s a hat trick of victories for Tony Baldinelli “It’s a tremendous honour,” said Baldinelli to reporters shortly after being declared the victor “For the 37 days that we’ve been out in the riding talking to people we’ve been putting forward solutions to the problems that our residents are facing — hope has won out over fear I can be that voice and that advocate to bring forward their concerns to Ottawa again.” Baldinelli had 22,938 votes (50.9 per cent) Liberal challenger Andrea Kaiser was in second place with 19,293 votes (42.8 per cent) and New Democrat candidate Shannon Mitchell was in a very distant third with 1,804 votes (four per cent) Baldinelli said being an MP is a “dream come true.” “It’s one of the greatest honours of my life.” Baldinelli said he still remembers a school trip in Grade 6 to tour Parliament buildings in Ottawa How many people get to live out their dream I actually finished university with a political science degree and then went to go work for someone who would become my political mentor in (former longtime Niagara Falls Conservative MP Rob Nicholson),” he said “The people of this riding have allowed me to live out my dream and my job and my responsibility is to ensure that I return that to them through my hard work to them.” Baldinelli worked for Nicholson for more than five years and for 18 years in communications for Niagara Parks Commission This was the third straight election that Kaiser a Niagara-on-the-Lake businessperson and regional councillor for that town it was in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic who retained the seat for the Conservatives after Nicholson’s retirement Mitchell showed up to congratulate Baldinelli at his election night gathering at Delphi Banquet Hall in Niagara Falls after the Tory was declared the winner “I just think it’s the right thing to do,” she said to reporters “I’ve worked for (Niagara Falls NDP MPP) Wayne Gates for the last 10 years I’ve worked alongside Tony and his predecessor We’ve always had a really cordial working relationship I respect the work he does and what his staff are doing and I want to maintain that cordiality.” Table Rock Welcome Centre is seen from the American side of Niagara Falls Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating after a man jumped into Horseshoe Falls near the welcome centre while a Niagara Parks Police officer was present Tuesday The incident occurred while a Niagara Parks Police officer was present Ontario’s police watchdog is investigating after a man jumped into Niagara Falls — and is presumed to have died — while a police officer was present Niagara Parks Police were called about a man on the edge of Horseshoe Falls near Table Rock Welcome Centre The agency is looking to speak with people who were in the area at the time and have cellphone video in order to identify the man and contact his family and was wearing a dark-coloured tuque and clothing and carrying a backpack Anyone with information that can assist the investigation, including video or photos, is asked by the SIU to contact the lead investigator at 1-800-787-8529 or online at siu.on.ca/en/appeals.php The SIU is investigating the incident because a police officer was present at the time of the incident The SIU is an independent government agency that investigates the conduct of officers in incidents resulting in death sexual assault and/or the discharge of a firearm at a person and you can hop on the coolest boat ride in the entire state If you didn't know, we have one of the World's Wonders here in our backyard, and you can get a very unique look at Niagara Falls. This past Thursday kicked off the first day that the Maid of the Mist was open for the 2025 season Due to the ice along Lake Erie and the Niagara River this year was one of the latest opening dates for the boat ride they are good for any boat ride when the Maid of the Mist is running which means that you don't have a guaranteed seat on a specific ride You will be able to find out the time you when check in at the stand in person You can get ticket information HERE READ MORE: HERE ARE SOME REASONS NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA, SHOULD BE ANNEXED INTO THE UNITED STATES There are plenty of things to do on both sides of Niagara Falls. You can hike the Niagara Gorge, head over the border to eat and drink on the Canadian side or you can even take a helicopter or hot air balloon ride One of the coolest boat rides you will ever take is back in Niagara Falls, New York.\nRead More If you didn't know, we have one of the World's Wonders here in our backyard, and you can get a very unique look at Niagara Falls. Our 2025 season is underway! Tours operate 10a-5p daily, 9a-6p Saturday and Sunday. $.. Plan your visit today: https://t.co/UtUJU4VjTR pic.twitter.com/WzYvPTNGre You can get ticket information HERE READ MORE: HERE ARE SOME REASONS NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA, SHOULD BE ANNEXED INTO THE UNITED STATES There are plenty of things to do on both sides of Niagara Falls. You can hike the Niagara Gorge, head over the border to eat and drink on the Canadian side Toronto WatchVideo shows 2 masked men robbing Niagara Falls jewelry storeNiagara police released security footage of the March 5 robbery of Roberts Jewellers in hopes of identifying the suspects. Canada’s demographics and mood have changed but the dignified acceptance of election results has not Canadians still believe in the democratic process Re: Carney leads Liberals to a stunning turnaround in a transformed political landscape The victory of the Liberals in the federal election has sent a firm message to the world that Canada is not about to be bullied by Donald Trump or deceived by Pierre Poilievre Although there appear to be splits among voters Canada has always managed to find a peaceful and democratic solution when regional differences are exposed but the peaceful and dignified acceptance of the results of the election has not Despite the warnings and the clutching of pearls of so called pundits Canada has enjoyed some of the best times with minority government This only works when those elected by the people act in the people’s best interest When faced with an existential threat such as the rise of populism around the world and the increasing influence of China many Canadians chose to forego old feuds and politically simplistic sloganeering electing a leader and a party that are well prepared to tackle issues which arise messages of congratulations arrived from leaders worldwide It helps when our prime minister has had professional and friendly relationships with most of them the bizzaro world of the second coming of Donald Trump the buyers’ regret of those who voted for him becomes more evident as every day reveals another blunder We are fortunate to live in Canada when we are confronted with increasing turmoil and suffering in so many places around the world Re: Downtown St. Catharines building owners speak out against proposed heritage district Catharines Standard reporter Karena Walter’s article on the planning for a downtown heritage district is most significant If you care about the spectacularly built heritage of our downtown core which is a procedure under provincial legislation that gives the public the right to participate in the development of district heritage plans Turning out will help you to understand the work by heritage experts over the past year Recent changes in provincial legislation have created a deadline of Jan to create a downtown heritage district to prevent the disappearance of protections on properties on what is termed the heritage registry If you wish to continue to be surrounded by the beauty of the past created by our ancestors come out to learn about what is at stake for the future of our community We welcome letters from our readers. Send them to letters@niagaradailies.com address and phone number for verification purposes Liberal Leader Mark Carney makes an announcement during a federal election campaign stop in Niagara Falls on April 18.Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press On Good Friday, Mark Carney stood on a rooftop hotel patio overlooking Niagara Falls where the wind threatened to blow him into the river below all so he could remind Canadian voters of the existential threat of Donald Trump The wind was up to the task of taking him out rattling the TV lights and speakers on their tripods and flipping several wooden tables into an empty swimming pool a staffer with a wide roll of electrical tape reinforced the Canada Strong banner on the lectern so it wouldn’t fly away Friday was the first day of advance voting and the day after the English leaders’ debate so the campaigns were all revving up for the final stretch after a quiet week in which campaigning was curtailed by debate practice Carney holed up with his staff in a conference room next to the rooftop terrace a woman leading a Japanese tour group through the conference centre asked if they could go down the hall to see “him.” The answer from the person guarding the corridor was a curt no Campaign sausage-making is not a subtle art, but more like a children’s storybook where it’s a satisfying experience for all if the words and pictures match exactly. And so, on a day when Mr. Carney wanted to underline the need to buttress Canada against a volatile United States there was Niagara Falls roaring away below him and the Rainbow Bridge between Ontario and New York State just over his right shoulder with long lines of cars beetling their way toward U.S “President Trump is trying to fundamentally restructure reorder the international trading system,” the Liberal Leader said he is rupturing – literally rupturing – the global economy and he’s putting in jeopardy the livelihoods of millions of Canadians including in communities such as Niagara Falls here.” A debate night miracle: no one lost their cool and everyone could learn something The key question in this election is who is “best placed” to stand up to Mr defend Canadians and build something better out of “this chaos that’s coming into our lives,” he said have managed crises almost all my professional life,” he said “I helped us manage through the 2008 financial crisis I think I know not just what it takes to survive a crisis but what it takes to emerge stronger than before.” The wind just went on attacking as he spoke It made the Liberal Leader’s eyes water and he blinked forcefully a few times but even as tears began to slide down his nose at no point did he look or sound even slightly perturbed by the gale Carney is riding high in the polls because Mr and they’ve decided en masse that the Liberal Leader is the best person to manage the man-made emergency Carney might as well have showed up wearing a T-shirt with “Adult In The Room” emblazoned across the chest (though he would never because can you imagine how that would look with the banker’s suit?) everything Canadians are reacting positively to in Mr Trump’s threats become like Niagara Falls after you stand beside it for a while – roaring away in the background so loud and wild and constant that you just stop noticing it – that could dial up the appetite for change that Canadians were feeling so sharply just a few months ago and a local reporter asked what he had to say to the Niagara Falls community where people’s lives are built on international trade and everyone is wondering if things will ever go back to normal just on the other side of the still snow-clogged river Carney turned toward the American entry point and made a motion like he was Spider-Man flinging a web at Mr “Our focus is on building at home and building a new relationship a new economic-security relationship with the United States,” he said but it won’t go back to what it was before.” Carney spent a few brief moments glad-handing with the local candidates and he stopped to greet nine-year-old Adeline – whose grandparents own the hotel – wishing her a happy Easter and complimenting her rainbow pompon headband and sequin jacket someone commented that the savage wind had finally settled down I gave a speech and now the wind has stopped,” he said with a laugh perverse political truth is that calm winds are not what will make for friendly sailing for Mr with 10 days to go in the election campaign Report an editorial error Report a technical issue Editorial code of conduct Authors and topics you follow will be added to your personal news feed in Following Shannon Proudfoot is a feature writer in The Globe and Mail's Ottawa Bureau She loves the hidden complexities and human side of politics and big news moments - not just what happened An incurable \"process nerd,\" she's convinced anything is fascinating if you watch long enough and ask enough questions to understand how it works Shannon was raised in a working-class family in Sault Ste Marie and can't quite shake her fascination with how social class figures in public life - or she was the Ottawa bureau chief for Maclean's and wrote for Sportsnet magazine Welcome to The Globe and Mail’s comment community. 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For more information on our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines and our Terms and Conditions Niagarans on Monday will vote for a new prime minister Liberal and Conservative signs on south St Every vote will need to be counted before races in Niagara Falls—Niagara-on-the-Lake and Niagara South are called The wild card is the impact of redistricting A critical or contextual examination of a topical issue based on factual reporting tight races in at least two ridings and pundits calling the election the most significant in our lifetime Monday night promises to be an interesting one in Niagara Poll aggregators 338Canada and The Signal are predicting razor-thin margins between Liberal and Conservative candidates in Niagara South and Niagara Falls—Niagara-on-the-Lake ridings which would make an early call on the winner unlikely Catharines and Conservative Dean Allison in Niagara West are favoured to retain their seats “My read is that this is an election where a lot of people have already decided and they’ve made their decision mostly based on Donald Trump and who they think is going to protect the country against Trump best,” said Jeff Bolichowski a public affairs and communications professional with Armstrong Communications Group Catharines Standard reporter and keen observer of the local political scene for more than a decade said Trump’s tariffs and attacks on Canadian sovereignty “grabbed the entire country by the neck” and shook up the polls but it’s hard to focus on fixing your sink or roof when there’s a guy in the next room with a chainsaw saying ‘I’m going to tear the entire house down,’” Bolichowski said Elections Canada estimated a record 7.3 million electors voted on the four advance polling days over the Easter long weekend The figure represents a 25 per cent increase from the 5.8 million electors who voted in advance polls in the 2021 election 338Canada has the race between Conservative incumbent Tony Baldinelli and Liberal challenger Andrea Kaiser as a toss-up while the Signal lists the seat as likely Conservative Fournier is 338Canada’s editor-in-chief 338Canada has the race between Liberal Vance Badawey and Conservative challenger Fred Davies as a toss-up the Liberals had held a healthy lead in the polls for weeks but the advantage appears to be gradually shrinking as Trump giving voters space to shift their focus to affordability and the housing crisis Catharines New Democrat Karen Orlandi at eight per cent of the vote in an uphill struggle but she has noticed the change while campaigning door to door recently but I’m hearing a lot more at the door about affordable housing and the cost of living — the basic things that affect people on a day-to-day basis as opposed to earlier in the election,” Orlandi said Allison said he had noticed the same shift in West Niagara demonstrated by a series of videos he posted to X (formerly Twitter) of the latest smash-and-grab robbery at a Grimsby jewelry store — he recirculated a video of the getaway with the message “Vote Conservative if you want to have safe streets.” “When people realize they don’t feel like there’s any type of punishment they’re more willing to take chances,” Allison said blaming what he called soft-on-crime Liberal policies Allison suggested early voter turnout figures bode well for Conservatives “My feeling is that’s when you see an uptick in voter turnout it is because people are looking for change,” he said Badawey said his doorstep message is not just about what needs to be done but how it can be accomplished — particularly as it pertains to protecting Canada’s economy and sovereignty who was MP for the now dissolved Niagara Centre riding said policies such as eliminating internal trade barriers accelerating infrastructure investments and diversifying trade relationships will make a difference He pointed to the Niagara Ports Trade Corridor as one of his most important projects since he was first elected in 2015 “It’s a strategy that leverages our region’s geographic advantages and strengthens Canada’s global supply chain links,” Badawey said “With over $2.8 billion in annual exports moving through Niagara and investments like the $175-million Thorold Multimodal Hub and $1.6 billion from Asahi Kasei in Port Colborne we are building long-term resilience from the ground up.” Aggregator predictions at the riding level are not based on local polls which do not exist in sufficient numbers — rather they are statistical models based on opinion polls Fournier said his riding-by-riding projections are aimed at a constantly changing target but the results are “generally quite close.” The Signal said something similar: the riding-level predictions are derived from federal vote share estimates and recent federal election results rather than local polling data and readers should interpret them with due caution it will likely take hours for the winner to be declared Each voting station in a federal election counts the ballots manually and delivers the totals to Elections Canada which rechecks them before they are validated the electronic voting machines reported the outcome within an hour because the technology (first introduced for the 2018 election) includes devices that scan voter cards and tabulate the marked ballots Bolichowski said the results may be closer than in recent elections due to the NDP’s collapse and a redistricting that changes the riding’s demographics Catharines’) Western Hill in the redistricting,” Bolichowski said There’s still more than enough rural area in the riding that Dean will carry it without too much difficulty but I would not be surprised if the Liberal candidate did fairly well relative to how others have done.” Catharines is typically a “bellwether riding” for Niagara and Canada “In a year where Bittle could have been vulnerable the NDP collapse and a weak challenger could make St Bolichowski said Liberal challenger Andrea Kaiser has the potential to knock off the Conservatives’ Tony Baldinelli in a close race either way “There is a lot that seems to be playing to her advantage,” Bolichowski said “She’s run twice before and has come close to getting as many votes as Baldinelli “The riding realignment (Fort Erie moved to Niagara South) and an NDP collapse taking that party out of contention is to her benefit.” Bolichowski said the riding changes are swapping more progressive voters near Brock University for Fort Erie’s electorate which is more rural and isolated from the rest of Niagara you would think that would look bad for Vance,” he said that could be cancelled out by the collapse of the NDP He will probably be able to hold the riding but there is always room for a surprise on election night.”