January 24, 2020
Opposition MPPs blast government over long-term care in Niagara
Not a single long-term care bed has been created in Niagara Falls in five years despite a growing wait list in the community, says Niagara Falls NDP MPP Wayne Gates. As of November, 434 people in N... More
November 19, 2019
NDP reps weigh in on homelessness underfunding
Niagara's three New Democratic Party representatives have teamed up to demand "a fair deal" when it comes to provincial homelessness funding. MPPs Wayne Gates from Niagara Falls, Jennie Stevens f... More
August 27, 2019
Overwhelming support for St. Catharines man who needs $700,000 drug
Jared Wayland's hopes have been buoyed by the overwhelming support he has received from people across the province as he continues to wait for access to a "miracle drug" to treat the Type 3 spinal ... More
July 2, 2019
Funding agreement reached for St. Catharines overdose prevention site
After months of uncertainty, Positive Living Niagara has reached an agreement with the provincial government for the ongoing operation of its supervised injection site. "We are very pleased that th... More
November 1, 2018
St. Catharines MPP wants War Vets to be given priority access to long-term care beds
St. Catharines MPP Jennie Stevens has tabled legislation that will give Ontario’s veterans priority access to long-term care beds right across the province. The NDP Veterans, Legions and Military A... More
September 26, 2018