Ed Smith

Local Journalism Initiative reporter

Ed Smith is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter with The Pointer based in the Greater Toronto Area.

Recent Blog Posts By Ed Smith

Number of St. Catharines properties in tax arrears soars under current council

Recent property tax increases not due to inflationary pressures impacting most residents across Ontario but largely due instead to excessive labour costs

A $50 million battle is brewing at Niagara Region: St. Catharines mayor wants taxpayer dollars to help developers

Taxpayers in the Niagara Region will be on the hook for $50 million for developer incentives if the mayor of St. Catharines convinces regional councillors