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Coming off our previous episode with Evan Scrimshaw, the Ontario Liberals announced a major part of their housing platform. Their plan would eliminate development charges from municipalities, replace them with a provincial fund, end the Land Transfer Tax for new home buyers and bring in phased-in rent controls for renters. Is this what progressives seek to win themselves to the Ontario Liberals? And are we going to be eating our words after our previous episode? Well yes and no. We discuss why this is good and its shortcomings in actually getting housing built.

Our second story focuses on how Premier Doug Ford of all people in Canada is the one punching back at President Donald Trump. In retaliation to Trump's proposed 25% tariffs, his promise to cut off electricity to American states is the standout statement in what is shaping up to be a trying time between our two countries. Joel walks back his initial statement on social media and both of our hosts ask, is this what's needed?

Haven’t been able to find what the parking fee is for the offsite lot for Radisson Hotel & Suites Fallsview. All I see from google reviews is $45 but that is the one on site I believe. Thanks

Does anyone have any idea what’s going on on river road? It’s been blocked off and the swat were there. Comments are turned off on fb police post about and Niagara 411 hasn’t posted anything at all about it

Coming to NF and staying by the falls - Dec 22nd would love to know If there's anything going on I should try to attend? Google only gets me so far and I keep ending up clicking around in circles!

Happy to uber - love trivia nights, karaoke, live music, good wth dive bars/local bars/upbeat bars, very easy going, I fit in with most vibes.

This visit is my Christmas present to myself and I just want to have a good time throughout 😊 I don't normally stay over on a Sunday so I'm just a bit clueless for options.

I know they have the same owner, but which do you prefer? Is the sushi quality the same? Is Wind basically just East Izakaya + Thai food?

Hey, we are holding a donation drive for Animals in need at VapeLand, between December 12th and January 2nd. We will be making the big donation on January 3rd. Shelters are in need of donations the most during the holidays and in January as a lot of people give pets as gifts for Christmas which results in an increase of abandoned pets. The shelters are struggling with the pet overflow so any donation would be greatly appreciated. Please help us spread the word! We are NOT accepting any Monetary donations other than Gift certificates for pet supply stores such as petsmart, petvalu, etc….

Hi everyone,

I’m planning to visit Niagara Falls during the last week of December 2024. I’ll be driving up from NYC, and I’m curious about what it’s like to explore the area during that time of year.

What are the must-see spots or activities in late December? Are there any specific attractions, tours, or viewpoints that are especially great during the winter?

Also, I’d appreciate any recommendations for hotels or places to stay near the falls. If you have tips for parking or any advice for making the trip smoother, I’d love to hear them so I can plan better.

Thanks in advance for your help!

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Congrats senior home owners on the further tightening of the vise on your nuts

Congrats renters on your next rent increase.

It's like hiring a librarian to do your taxes.

Left my car unlocked on sixth Ave,

Lost a black bag with misc cables, bear spray, ray bands drivers manual and registration.

Any advice making a police report after work. Going to try to get compensated with home insurance wish me luck.

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The Ontario Liberal Party attempted something of a rebrand of their leader, Bonnie Crombie at the start of December. At their leadership dinner fundraiser, the party brought in $1.65 million for their coffers before an expected spring 2025 Ontario election. However, what made headlines was her keynote address where she broke ranks with their federal cousins and denounced the Carbon Tax, calling it a mistake and vowing not to implement one should she become Premier. This after years of the Ontario PC's branding her as a Trudeau Carbon Tax Liberal. In addition to that announcement, Bonnie Crombie also announced her support of funding police departments across the province. This is on the heels of many runaway policing budgets, as municipalities struggle to get their finances under control.

This sharp turn to the right, in search of chipping away at Doug Ford's base, has alienated many progressives in Ontario. Many of them are Ontario Liberal supporters who now feel alienated from the party. Will this rebranding of Bonnie Crombie 2.0 pay off?

To discuss this, we invited onto the podcast Evan Scrimshaw of Scrimshaw Unscripted. Evan has been openly critical of the Ontario Liberals as of late and his recent substack article has taken to task this recent strategy of the Ontario Liberals and made us question how viable their chances are of winning a majority of seats now in the 905.

Does anyone know a estimate of how long the waitlist is for urgent people for rent geared to income for niagara falls specifically? Single person. Is it years? Under a year? I just wanted to have a rough idea if possible.

Thank you! Hope it's ok to ask this here

I’ve been living in Niagara Falls for over 20 years and as of recently I’ve been craving more taco bag like foods. I came across this tik tok account and I thought it was so cool how you’re able to bring in your own bag and they fill it up. I know we have Frijoles off of O’Neil street but I’m not sure if you’re allowed to bring in your own bag

I’m planning to walk across the Rainbow Bridge next week! Is it safe to go around midnight? Lol, I know it’s open 24 hours, but is it well-lit at night?

Hi friends, my wife and I will be in town for a week in mid-January. We're traveling with our small dog. Does anyone have any recommendations for pet-friendly shops, wineries or brew pubs? Thanks in advance.

I did a few months ago when it was on sale, and its awful. For whatever reason you have to log in each time you go to the site, which is particularly frusterating when your siging in with your Apple ID, with 2fa every day.

When you want to cancel you have to call them on the phone, and get the run around for what feels like hours. When they finally do let you cancel, you have to pay full price for each month you didn't use. Complete scam, fuck you Metroland.

Hi! Just FYI I bought 3 Amazon gift cards from the shoppers on Montrose road that has all been compromised. The store gave me a number to call which then bounced me back and forth between Amazon and shoppers. I’m just so pissed that this crime is happening under everyone’s nose and since only the consumers are being burned nobody is doing anything to stop it. From the outside the cards/envelopes did not appear to be damaged in any way, but the foil was just a sticker and code underneath has been permanently scraped off so that Amazon can’t detect what account the funds went to. Criminal.

Down hallway from sportchek Lots of unique gifts and decor for holidays

Hi! I just got a job in Welland I should go 5 days a week. I do not have car. I should be there at 8 am. Do you have any recommendations? My budget can only let me spend 400-500 CAD monthly for transportation.

Thank you in advance!

With Trudeau's upcoming tax cuts, will this apply to anything at Great Wolf lodge Niagara? We are going in January. Do paw passes, or the games, or wands, fall under children's toys?

The restaurant meals "should" have a tax cut.

Any ideas?

Going to Buffalo for the leafs Sabre's game. Staying in Niagara, Canada side. What's the best source of transportation to and back from the game? We're a group of 10. Any specific company recommendations you’ve tried?

Supposed to be flying into Toronto and driving to Niagara falls on Thursday..is the weather coming this week considered by the locals to be too bad for tourists to be coming in?

Any tips on where to park, what to see, where to eat, while spending an afternoon at the festival of lights? I have not gone in years. I am an American excited to see the Christmas lights. I will bring a couple of friends so I would love a great experience.

The CN Tower Edgewalk experience costs $199 and seems quite popular from what I've seen

How easily could something like this be added to the Skylon Tower? Would pricing be similar?

It feels like the views, for the most part, would be worth it for many visitors