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Dana Kowalchuk

Regional Council reporter

Dana has attended every Regional Council meeting since 2014, including several that are technically still in progress. She specializes in the appendices nobody else reaches.

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

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

St. Catharines has closed the Welland Canal in a show of support for the Strait of Hormuz. City officials say the closure is in effect, though ships are still using the canal.

By Dana KowalchukSep 10, 2026 / 4 min

Dana Kowalchuk

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

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