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The region demonstrated “municipal excellence and collaboration” through the amalgamation of local bus services.

Regional officials say the decision was part of the overall preparedness plan and helped bring in resources for a crowd that could have reached a million. Niagara Falls officials say it scared potential visitors, caused hotel cancellations and reduced the economic impact.

Mayor Jim Diodati believes the state of emergency declared by Niagara Region ahead of the solar eclipse likely had a negative effect on the size of the crowd at the falls.

Capturing the buzz as people prepare to witness the solar eclipse on Monday

‘It kind of blows Wallenda, Canal Days and the Fort Erie Friendship Festival and all the others out of the water in terms of the estimate’

They have been meeting for over a year to work out the details on handling the massive crowd expected to descend on the region on April 8 for a once-in-a-lifetime event

Hospitals former chief of staff among highest paid public sector workers in the region

Public consultation-process — including a survey answered by 980 residents and focus groups — gauges how residents feel about regional government and the issues that drive budget increases

Unneeded renovations by new property owners the cause behind above-guideline hikes, says reader

Council rejects sweeping solution to retroactively provide all departments with a budget guidance of four per cent