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Older adult homelessness a growing concern in Niagara Over the last half decade,the population of older adults experiencing homelessness has more than doubled, and the proportion has grown from 10 per cent of all homeless people to 15.

“Chronically homeless seniors now represent nine per cent of everyone known to be experiencing homelessness and 57 per cent of all seniors experiencing homelessness,”
www.niagarafallsreview.ca/news/older-a...

Toronto hospital housing model ‘a gift’ to residents as ER visits reduced by half Every time Jason Miles walked out of prison, he would be bigger, stronger and meaner.

Toronto hospital housing model ‘a gift’ to residents as ER visits reduced by half
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Barrie, Ont. mayor declares city-wide state of emergency On Tuesday morning, the mayor declared a state of emergency aimed at addressing encampments across the city, pointing to growing safety concerns, damage to municipal property, and the ongoing toll of ...

Barrie mayor declares state of emergency aimed at addressing encampments across the city, safety concerns, damage to municipal property, and the ongoing toll of the opioid crisis www.ctvnews.ca/barrie/artic...

Niagara Falls Fire Chief issues buring ban across municipality in interest of public safety. The use of consumer fireworks is also prohibited.NF Fire would also like to remind residents to be safe when discarding cigarette butts as there have been several mulch and deck fires in recent weeks.

Trump Administration Live Updates: President Is Set to Deploy National Guard in Washington, D.C.

President Is Set to Deploy National Guard in Washington, D.C.
Trump has claimed that crime is “out of control” and threatened a federal takeover of the capital. Officials said in January that violent crime in the city was at a 30-year low. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/08...

Ford government studied, shelved Hwy. 401 tunnel research in 2021 | CBC News The Ford government studied tunneling under Highway 401 to relieve congestion but quietly shelved the unreleased work in 2021, years before Premier Doug Ford announced his controversial plan for the mega-project in 2024.

Ford government studied, shelved Hwy. 401 tunnel research in 2021 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Smoke from forest fires may persist into tonight and possibly Tuesday before easing. As smoke levels increase, health risks increase. Limit time outdoors. Consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, activities and events. weather.gc.ca/airquality/p...

Cycle Toronto wins charter challenge against Ontario's Bill 212
and prevents removal of the targeted bike lanes on Bloor University, and Yonge Street. assets.nationbuilder.com/cycletoronto...

Why more Ontario youth are landing in the ER with severe vomiting — and what cannabis has to do with it CHS was once a rare condition which is starting to become more common, and many cannabis users are not warned about the possible side effect. Here’s what a new study reveals.

Why more Ontario youth are landing in the ER with severe vomiting — and what cannabis has to do with it www.niagarathisweek.com/news/cannabi...

Extreme heat today into Friday with highs of 33 and peak humidex values up to 44. Watch for early signs of heat exhaustion in yourself and others. Signs may include headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst, dark urine and intense fatigue. Stop your activity and drink water weather.gc.ca/en/forecast/...

Niagara police looking for a person of interest in connection with the death of 82-year-old following a confrontation at Charles Daley Park bayobserver.ca/82-year-old-...

Extreme heat and humidity will continue throughThursday with temps of 29-32 degrees and humidex values of 35-40. Overnight lows of 19-23 will provide little relief from the heat. Check on older adults, those living alone and other at-risk people in-person or on the phone multiple times a day.

Air quality alert

Earth’s Poet of Scale Edward Burtynsky’s monumental chronicle of the human impact on the planet.

Edward Burtynsky is one of the greatest visual chroniclers of the human impact on our planet, @billmckibben.bsky.social writes.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning. Heavy rain possible with difficult driving conditions. Fast-moving/rapidly rising water can sweep vehicles away and damage infrastructure.
Take immediate cover if thunderstorm approaches. Protect from flying debris and hail. Don't drive through flooded roadways.

Tonight at 10pm on "Cerebral Cinema" music from JARR
and With Open Arms
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Heat Warning for Saturday/Sunday
Humidex values of 40 expected.
Highs of 31-33 degrees with overnight lows of 21-25 providing little relief from the heat. Check on older adults, those living alone and other at-risk people in-person or on the phone multiple times a day.

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10-storey ‘luxury condo hotel’ rejected for Crystal Beach Fort Erie town councillors opted not to wait for a staff recommendation, insisting the 10-storey project lacked details and conflicted with the area’s secondary plan.

10-storey ‘luxury condo hotel’ rejected for Crystal Beach www.niagarathisweek.com/news/council...

ICYMI on Episode 6 of "Speak to It": Kimberley speaks with Dr. Jason Ramsay about aspects of grief. Paddy shares her original poem, and Mckell chats with Mendelt Hoekstra, Director of the Momentum Choir, about music and the mental health benefits.
www.cfbu.ca/aud/SpeakToI...

Tonight at 10pm on Cerebral Cinema music from
Eccodek,The Reluctant Cosmonaut,Grey
Precipitation,Claude Lavender,John Puchiele Ensemble
Daniel Lanois,North Atlantic Drift,Fossil Hunting Collective
Monochrome Seasons,landtitles,Camp of Wolves
& more
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Tonight at 10pm on "Cerebral Cinema" music from
Purelink, Oy1nbo, Yellow6, and Vangelis.
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Stay out of the water at two Niagara public beaches Here's the latest beach water quality report from Niagara Region Public Health as of June 25 at 4 p.m.

Today's water quality reading
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Fort Erie votes to withhold its $3M contribution to new Niagara Falls hospital Niagara Health says walking back on a pledge made more than a decade ago would send the wrong message to the province and other partners.

Fort Erie votes to withhold its $3M contribution to new Niagara Falls hospital
www.niagarathisweek.com/news/council...

Missing Grimsby man 72, last seen leaving bar on Main Street West near Christie Street in Grimsby June 21st around 7 pm. His vehicle was seen about 10 minutes later near the information centre located by the QEW and Casablanca Boulevard. He did not return home.
www.niagarapolice.ca/en/news/grim...

Niagara Free Store | OPIRG Brock

The next Niagara Free Store pop-up!
Wednesday July 2, 12-3 PM
Niagara Falls Community Health Centre, 4790 Victoria Avenue
At the Niagara Falls Community Health Centre's Community Appreciation Event

To find out more about Freestores and how to help visit
www.opirgbrock.com/niagarafrees...

I’ve suffered my whole life from depression and anxiety. I have both really bad today.

I thought I’d try explain my typical symptoms so other sufferers or their friends and family can understand it better.

This is what depression feels like… (1/12)

Dangerous heat and humidity beginning Sunday afternoon and into next week with temps of 31-36 and humidex values of 40-45. Overnight lows of 21-25 will provide little relief. Check on older adults, those living alone and other at-risk people in-person or on the phone multiple times a day.

First Nations Leadership United in Opposition to Liberal Government’s Unprecedented Bill C-5 - Chiefs of Ontario (Peterborough, Ont.–June 19, 2025) Earlier this week, First Nations Leadership in Ontario sent a powerful message against Bill C-5 that echoed through the halls of Parliament. First Nations convened an emergency rally and press conference on Parliament Hill to show Prime Minister Mark Carney that his government cannot trample on inherent and Treaty rights. “We

Chiefs of Ontario speak out against Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act
chiefs-of-ontario.org/first-nation...

Ontario Health Coalition files formal complaints citing fees for OHIP-covered cataract surgeries at private clinics In a remote press conference June 17, the Ontario Health Coalition outlined formal complaints on behalf of 50 patients who said they were “extra billed” or charged user fees in private clinics for OHI...

Ontario Health Coalition files formal complaints citing fees for OHIP-covered cataract surgeries at private clinics www.niagarathisweek.com/news/ohip-ca...

Tonight at 10pm on "Cerebral Cinema": music from Rest Symbol, Children of the Bong, SUSS, and Daniel Lanois. Tune in at
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