St. Catharines news on Friday, October 30, 2026
In St. Catharines on Friday, October 30, 2026: Ontario eyes three new Niagara casinos, $1.5B each. Also: Hotel Dieu Shaver expansion approval stalled at Queen's Park for six months; This weekend (Oct. 30–Nov. 1) Niagara area offers Halloween events, concerts and activities. Weather: Mostly cloudy and cool today, 10–13°C with winds up to 32 km/h.
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Headlines
- Ontario invites up to three new casino operators to Niagara, each investing at least $1.5 billion.St. Catharines Standard ·
News & local government
- Hotel Dieu Shaver expansion approval stalled at Queen's Park for six months.St. Catharines Standard ·
- Despite record rainfall, Ontario has not provided aid to St. Catharines flood victims.St. Catharines Standard ·
Events & going out
- This weekend (Oct. 30–Nov. 1) Niagara area offers Halloween events, concerts and activities.St. Catharines Standard ·
- The Wonder Dome plays Oct. 31 in the Niagara area.St. Catharines Standard ·
- Barenaked Ladies, Gipsy Kings and more perform at Fallsview Casino in November.St. Catharines Standard ·
- Matthew Good, Trooper and others perform at FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre in November.Niagara This Week ·
Sports
- Fort Erie Meteors top junior-B hockey rankings with undefeated 12–0 record.St. Catharines Standard ·
- St. Catharines Capitals beat Predators 4–3 with two goals from Cole Hutson.St. Catharines Standard ·
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