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Black History Month in Niagara

During Black History Month, let's take time to celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities, who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada a culturally diverse and compassionate nation. 

This year's theme in Canada is "The Future is Now." 

We invite residents to participate in Black History Month festivities and events that honour the legacy of Black Canadians and their communities. 

Below you will find interesting facts from...

Gift Card Scam Warning

The Niagara Regional Police Service would like to warn members of the public about frauds involving the purchasing of gift cards.

The scam works by the victims receiving emails or texts from scammers pretending to be someone they know and asking them to purchase gift cards. The scammer then asks that the victim to scratch the back of the gift cards and send them the information on the back so the funds can be used without having the card.

Always be wary of anyone asking for gift cards, Bitcoin or...

City of Port Colborne Website Wins Award

The City of Port Colborne is excited to announce its new and improved website has won a Platinum Award in the AVA Digital Awards Competition. The AVA Digital Awards is an international competition that recognizes excellence by creative professionals responsible for the planning, concept, direction, design, and production of digital communication. The Platinum Award is the highest level of achievement within the AVAs and only 15 per cent of entries earn this distinction from around the world.

SWIFT Announces $21M Broadband Expansion Plan For Niagara Region

Today Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) announced it has awarded funding to expand access to high-speed fibre-optic broadband service to 5,629 households and businesses in the Niagara Region.

“Connectivity is key to the economic success of our region and SWIFT continues to deliver on it’s commitment to increase access to high-speed internet across Southwestern Ontario,” said David Mayberry, SWIFT Board Chair. “The $21.2 million broadband investment announced today will further support...

Statement from Regional Chair Jim Bradley on Black History Month

February marks Black History Month, a time when we celebrate Black culture and recognize the many accomplishments and contributions made in Niagara, in our province, and across our country by those in the Black community. 

Here in Niagara, we have an especially rich history that intersects with that of the Underground Railroad and key figures in Black history, including Harriet Tubman, Anthony Burns and others. While we have cause to be proud of such moments, the events we have witnessed over...