Dave Johnson

1 week ago | wellandtribune.ca | Dave Johnson

Controversial Ward 4 Coun. Tony DiMarco was removed from Tuesday’s council meeting following a clash with Mayor Frank Campion over the north Welland trail system. His virtual ejection — DiMarco is barred from city hall — came after being told his motion to rescind a January 2023 report on the trail system and halt all work was out of order.

1 week ago | wellandtribune.ca | Dave Johnson

The city isn’t the right body to lead an ad hoc committee tackling mental health, homelessness, and addiction issues, Welland councillors heard Tuesday after a motion from Ward 4 Coun. Tony DiMarco. DiMarco asked for a committee to be established to better address Welland’s declared state of emergency on the three issues and that it focus on recruiting individuals with lived experience.

1 week ago | wellandtribune.ca | Dave Johnson

The city isn’t the right body to lead an ad hoc committee tackling mental health, homelessness, and addiction issues, Welland councillors heard Tuesday after a motion from Ward 4 Coun. Tony DiMarco. DiMarco asked for a committee to be established to better address Welland’s declared state of emergency on the three issues and that it focus on recruiting individuals with lived experience.

1 week ago | wellandtribune.ca | Dave Johnson

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2 weeks ago | wellandtribune.ca | Dave Johnson

Pending council approval, Habitat for Humanity Niagara will help house another family in Welland. On Tuesday, a staff report will recommend the city transfer a lot on the southwest corner of Lincoln Street and Empress Avenue to the agency, which provides families with affordable home ownership by giving them a geared-to-income mortgage they can afford.