The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority issuing the warning in light of higher than normal water levels
The NPCA says the milder weather and spring rainfall can cause elevated water levels in rivers and creeks, posing a risk for children and pets.
The authority is asking parents to have a talk with their children about the dangers of playing near shorelines in the early spring particularly with lingering ice and muddy banks that can make for treacherous footing.
Niagara Falls Exploring Pothole Repair Idea
City councillor says it'll cost less than $100,000 for the equipment, to keep asphalt hot
Advocates Want Formerly Homeless for Committee
City of Thorold asking Niagara region to include them in finding solutions
Niagara Falls Preps for Ribfest
Ribfest mascot Piggy Smalls building hype for May 22nd weekend
Hospital Deficits Getting Worse: Report
Report shows it grew substantially at Niagara Health over a 2-year period
Man Dies in Lincoln House Fire
Emergency crews called to the scene yesterday afternoon, the Ontario Fire Marshall is looking into the cause
Potential Niagara Parks Strike
The union says it's mainly for fair wages
Man Charged with Possessing Child Porn
Police made the discovering in St. Catharines home
Be Wary of Spring Time Scams: NRP
"Companies" will claim work is needed