> What’s up at this weekend’s West Niagara Fair? Check out /Pgs 8-11 > Grimsby firefighters earn promotions Pg 3 > Volleyball event raises $1,500 for autism Page 4 > Back to school, keep roads safe Pg 15 Thursday, September 7, 2023 Vol. 12 Issue 19
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Labour Day Dip
Charles Daley Park was a popular Labour Day destination for families enjoying the natural beauty of the park and one last swim before the fall season. (L-R) Kristoffer Carmen, 11, Marielle Geraneo, 10, and Venz Carmen, 11, cool off. McDonald - Photo
Niagara’s photo radar activated By Mike Williscraft NewsNow With the new school year starting this week, motorists need to be keenly aware of students heading to and from their classes. As well, they will also need to be acutely aware of their speed when
passing through school safety zones after Niagara Region implemented its photo radar program on Tuesday, Sept. 5. The photo radar program met with some controversy when it was proposed by regional officials and, eventually, approved in
September 2022. During presentations to local councils, spokesmen would not provide details on how the systems would be set in terms of “forgiveness” above set speed limits. In Hamilton, where a similar system was initiated last year,
fines for as little as three and four kph over the limit have been issued. Niagara Region set 13 Community Safety Zones with photo radar now active at four sites. In Niagara West, Station Street in Smithville - between Spring Creek Road
and West Street in front of John Calvin School - is the only location part of the initial activation. Other locations include: • Niagara Falls Lundy’s Lane between Kalar Road and Montrose Road (West Lane Secondary School)
• St. Catharines Main Street between Martindale Road and Johnson Street (St. Ann Catholic Elementary School) • Welland - Rice Road between Quaker Road and Woodlawn Road (Alexander Kuska KSG Catholic See SPEED, Page 2