It was a great year for residential growth in Welland.
The Rose City added 472 new dwelling units in 2019.
City officials also issued 790 building permits, worth $130,340,523.85 in construction value.
This is a significant increase compared to 2018; when the city added 401 new units.
Over 52,000 people live in Welland, according 2016 census data.
The city's population forecast is projected to grow 18,630 by 2041.
Niagara Mayors Endorse Doug Ford
The PC Leader also pledged to widen the QEW if re-elected, to help fight Trump tariffs by keeping workers busy, and the economy moving
Police Bust Illicit Welland Store
They found almost $11,000 in illicit psilocybin pills and related items, Ridgeway man charged
Man Charged with Child Porn Offences
Police made the discovery in a St. Catharines home, after monitoring since last February
Man Charged with More Offences Against Children
NRP say there are 27 charges
Opposition to Notwithstanding Clause Removed
Regional councillor says clause gives power to those wanting to move homeless camps
NRP Looking into Niagara Falls Disturbance
They say it involved a large number of young people in the Lundy's Lane area
Attempted Murder Charges Laid After Collision
The head-on crash happened in Niagara Falls on November 9th, on Montrose Road
UPDATE: Bodies Recovered From Plane vs. Helicopter Crash
The American Airlines jet collided with the US Army Blackhawk helicopter midair.