Council votes against proposal due to animal welfare concerns
St. Catharines city council has decided against setting up a reptile zoo at Fairview Mall.
During last night's meeting, council unanimously rejected a proposal from Reptilia, due in large part to animal welfare concerns.
The proposal included an exemption to the city's animal control bylaw, which prohibits certain species.
The company was hoping to set up in the former Ikea space.
Breaking News... Bernardo Stays in Jail
The Parole Board of Canada has denied parole to killer Paul Bernardo for a 3rd time
OPP Looking for Armed Suspect
Police say he is wanted after shots were fired at passing vehicles on the 401 in Mississauga this morning, no injuries reported
Gov't Not Meeting Long-Term Care Goals: Gates
Niagara Falls MPP says 4 hours a day needed, gov't says it has increased service
Region Considers NRP Budget Increase
The budget committee has approved the roughly 13% ask, but the region as a whole still has to, which includes more hiring
Scooter Theft Leads to Victim Charged
NRP also finding about $11,000 worth of fentanyl
NRP Officers Investigated After Man Hospitalized
Police were called to the Bunting Road and Dunkirk area concerning a man in distress
Building Owner Fined for No Smoke Alarm
This is a result of a fire on Thorold Road in February, fortunately everyone escaped
Unions Use Greek Mythology for Message
They compare Premier Ford's health care plans with a Trojan Horse