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Council Brief – What’s on the agenda for August 17, 2023
It’s Council week! Summarized here are a few highlights from our agenda this Thursday. You can...
Council Brief – What’s on the Agenda for July 20, 2023
It’s Council week! Summarized here are a few highlights from our agenda this Thursday. You can...
Bad drivers beware! Automated road safety is coming to Niagara
A week after our most recent public works meeting approving the use of red light cameras, I was...
Making Space for a Seat at the Table
Last week I had the privilege of participating in a session for women in politics that was...
Campaign Priorities for the Upcoming Term
It’s been a busy six weeks on the campaign trail connecting with voters, whether it’s at the door,...
Economic Development plan has it’s sights on Niagara’s Future Growth
This week the Region will be considering a 10 Year Economic Development Strategy facilitated by...
New Official Plan on track for approval in the fall
At the end of April, the Region held a final public meeting to collect feedback and comments on...
Clarification of the role Public Health and oversight over the MOH
From time to time, Regional Council is subjected to “letter campaigns” where someone has...
2021 in Review
It’s hard to believe another year is almost over! I think all of us were hopeful that 2021 would...
Toronto Global Forum and Climate Change Progress
Last week I had the privilege to attend the Toronto Global Forum as Chair of the Region’s Planning...
Climate Change and Reconciliation on Region’s Radar
Last Thursday's Regional Council may have been a short one, but it included some important...
Incentive Review falls short on Affordable Housing Opportunity
In our most recent Committee of the Whole meeting, Council was tasked with evaluating a revised...
Choosing the right option now means a better future
This past week Niagara Regional Council was tasked with endorsing an option for our Natural...
Strengthening Municipal Accountability – Have your say!
This month the Provincial Government commenced consultation to gather public feedback on...
Vaccination Ire, Paramedic Support and Pitch in Week!
This week Public Health reached an important vaccination milestone – 100,000 doses of the COVID-19...
Niagara’s COVID Caseload Evolves as Vaccination Access Increases
In what seemed like a cruel April fool’s joke, we received news on April 1st that the Province was...
Regional Budget Rethink – It’s time we reconsider our funding strategy
Last week the Region finalized our levy budget, which encompasses our operating expenses, some...
Partisan Politics Guides Hospital Funding Decision at Niagara Region
On Thursday, January 13th, Regional Council considered a number of important policies impacting...
The Great Mask Debate – Why I’m in favour
On Wednesday, July 8th Regional Chair Bradley called a special meeting to consider a regional...
Updates from the Region
It’s been a long couple of months trying to adjust to the COVID pandemic and find some resemblance...
In the News
10.26.2022 | St. Catharines Standard
Diversity increasing among Niagara’s elected officials
10.19.2022 | The Voice
ELECTION 2022| I’ve worked hard to earn the trust of my constituents
6.24.2022 | St. Catharines Standard
Niagara councillors endorse new official plan that will guide Niagara for decades
6.10.2022 | St. Catharines Standard
Regional Council notebook: Huson reappointed to FCM Board
5.11.2022 | The Voice
Niagara’s New official plan nears completion
2.4.2022 | Niagara this Week
4 things discussed at the West Niagara Regional Councillor panel
1.24.2022 | St. Catharines Standard
Niagara Region to study socially responsible purchasing
12.11.2021 | Voice of Pelham
Pelham Student named to Niagara Regional Youth Council
8.18.2021 | Niagara at Large
Niagara Region’s ‘Development Incentives’ Review Falls Short of Addressing Affordable Housing Challenges
6.21.2021 | St. Catharines Standard
Shining some light on the shadow pandemic of violence against women
6.12.2021 | Voice of Pelham
Niagara Region greening initiative takes root
6.04.2021 | Niagara Region Press Release
Regional Councillor Diana Huson elected to FCM board of directors
5.21.2021 | Niagara at Large
Thanks to at least a handful of Niagara Regional Councillors, a strong option for safeguarding our natural heritage is still alive
3.14.2021 | Voice of Pelham
Change and challenge at the NPCA
3.01.2021 | St. Catharines Standard
Legal review dispels fears of ecotourism designation for Niagara River
12.14.2020 | Niagara Falls Review
‘Shop Local’ especially important for Niagara’s business owners this year.
7.07.2020 | St. Catharines Standard
Mandatory masks polarizing issue in Niagara
9.18.2019 | Niagara This Week
Pelham’s regional councillor calling for women’s advisory committee
10.23.2018 | Welland Tribune
Huson proud to defeat two ‘heavy-hitters’ for Pelham Region seat
8.09.2018 | Voice of Pelham
Regional Council: The Voice of Women