Council says no to $2 flat rate and yes to 4 percent tax
It's going to get a little pricier to stay at a hotel or Airbnb in St. Catharines.
City council agreeing yesterday to a new tax on overnight stays that is expected to bring in one million dollars in revenue annually.
Guests at hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts and short term rentals will be charged an additional four percent on their bill.
The Municipal Accommodation Tax will go into effect August 1st.
Province Investing Against Invasive Species
The $2-million will help the Niagara region
Niagara Driver Charged with Drug Impairment
OPP say this happened on Highway 17, when a car was seen weaving all over the road
Welland Man Arrested for Child Porn
Police say they noticed child sexual abuse material shared on a social media page early this month
28 More Doctors Hired in Niagara
The region and Niagara Health coordinating new partnership to find even more doctors
Killed Police Officers Honoured by NRP
Police Chief praised Niagara members for standing at attention in 'pounding rain'
Niagara Wineries Shuttle Service Possible
The CUTRIC hopes the province supports helping people move among wineries
Canal Days Vendors Warned of Scams
The City of Port Colborne says criminals are sending fraud emails for payment
Niagara Falls Exploring Hub to Help Homeless
Former CAO Ken Todd has been meeting with community groups