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A lake freighter passing through Lock 3 of the Welland Canal while the public viewing platform sits empty and the ship arrival board is covered with a blue tarp
Politics

St. Catharines Shuts Down Welland Canal In Solidarity With Strait Of Hormuz

Sep 10, 2026 / 4 min

A group of college students in matching lanyards standing at the railing of the Lock 3 viewing platform as a lake freighter approaches the lock.
Local

Niagara College Launches New Program Teaching Students How To Determine Whether A Ship Will Actually Fit Through Canal

Apr 9, 2026 / 4 min

The Lock Report

The morning briefing for people who plan their day around bridge lifts.

One email each weekday with the bylaws moving, the council meetings running long, and which bridges are currently up.