Unifor & General Motors Ratify Deal

Unifor & General Motors Ratify Deal

Unifor has reached a tentative deal with General Motors. It is similar to the one which was ratified with Ford Motor Co. In September. Union president Lana Payne says the terms include all of the items the company had pushed back against which includes pensions,...
RCMP Investigating Ford Government’s Greenbelt Land Swap

RCMP Investigating Ford Government’s Greenbelt Land Swap

The RCMP has launched a criminal investigation into the Ford Government’s Greenbelt land swap. Premier Doug Ford’s office says the government will “fully cooperate with any investigation.” Ford went back on the decision to remove 7,400 acres of land from the Greenbelt...
Niagara EMS addressing violence against front line staff

Niagara EMS addressing violence against front line staff

With rising numbers of reported incidents of violence against front line staff, Niagara Emergency Medical Services is taking steps to protect the safety of paramedics, dispatchers and other staff. Front line staff at Niagara EMS regularly face incidents of violence,...
City of Welland recognizes Fire Prevention Week

City of Welland recognizes Fire Prevention Week

The City of Welland is recognizing Fire Prevention Week this week to help educate the community on fire safety and preparedness. This year’s theme, as announced by the National Fire Protection Association, is “Cooking Safety Starts With You: Pay Attention...
Serious collision in West Pelham

Serious collision in West Pelham

Niagara Regional Police responded to a report of a serious single vehicle collision on Victoria Avenue north of Sixteen Road in west Pelham just before 10AM Tuesday. A lone female in her 20s was being treated by Niagara EMS paramedics and Pelham Fire Service...