Poverty, bullying and shelter living: Children in Niagara Region share what it's like to live precariously
One child saw someone overdose. Another witnessed an argument among residents that involved threats. The two were among 24 children who spoke to researchers for a recently released report, "Children's Experiences of Homelessness in Shelter Living," a multi-year project by YWCA Niagara...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/niagara-children-homelessness-shelter-living-9.7150441?cmp=rss

Ontario announces plan to slash Niagara Region, Simcoe County councils and add 'strong chair' powers
Under its new Better Regional Governance Act, 2026, the province will also have the power to appoint regional chairs in Durham, Halton, Muskoka, Peel, Waterloo and York as well as the warden of Simcoe County, it announced Thursday
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/ontario-governance-structure-announcement-9.7151746?cmp=rss

Robert Land Academy, now-shut private school in Ontario, under police investigation for alleged child abuse
Peel Regional Police are leading an investigation into allegations of child abuse at Robert Land Academy, a military-style private school for boys in Ontario's Niagara Region that operated for decades until last year. Dozens of former students have alleged physical and emotional abuse, and in some case...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/robert-land-investigation-9.7147243?cmp=rss

Robert Land Academy, now-shut private school in Ontario, under police investigation for alleged child abuse
Peel Regional Peel are leading an investigation into allegations of child abuse at Robert Land Academy, a military-style private school for boys in Ontario's Niagara Region that operated for decades until last year. Dozens of former students have alleged physical and emotional abuse, and in some cases,...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/robert-land-investigation-9.7147243?cmp=rss

How to celebrate Easter in Niagara Region
A list of this year’s Easter-themed events and activities to do in Niagara Region.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/niagara-region-easter-weekend-events-9.7141978?cmp=rss

Ford ‘keen’ on Niagara amalgamations; but his office says he’ll respect mayors’ will

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://globalnews.ca/news/11736154/doug-ford-still-wants-niagara-amalgamation/

Ford ‘keen’ on Niagara amalgamations; but his office says he’ll respect mayors’ will
Niagara's now-former regional chair Bob Gale, appointed by the Ford government, caused a stir last month with a proposal to consider amalgamations.
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https://globalnews.ca/news/11736154/doug-ford-still-wants-niagara-amalgamation/

As Niagara Region’s only safe drug consumption site faces closure, advocates fear more people will die
Advocates fear the looming closure of the Niagara Region's sole safe drug consumption site, in St. Catharines, Ont., will result in a spike in overdose deaths and cases of blood-borne infections such as hepatitis C and HIV.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/overdoses-safe-drug-consumption-funding-cuts-9.7132358?cmp=rss

As Niagara Region’s only safe drug consumption site faces closure, advocates fear more people will die
Advocates fear the looming closure of the Niagara Region's sole safe drug consumption site, in St. Catharines, Ont., will result in a spike in overdose deaths and cases of blood-borne infections such as hepatitis C and HIV.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/overdoses-safe-drug-consumption-funding-cuts-9.7132358?cmp=rss