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Ed Smith

@ABNEdSmith

Canadian Forces veteran. Activist for better governance in Niagara. Founder, International Children’s Awareness. Director, @abetterniagara.

 St. Catharines, Ontario
Joined July 2018
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FOI documents reveal St. Catharines Mayor Mat Siscoe used municipal tax dollars for Ford campaign...

FOI documents reveal St. Catharines Mayor Mat Siscoe used municipal tax dollars for Ford campaign...

FOI documents reveal St. Catharines Mayor Mat Siscoe used municipal tax dollars for Ford campaign event which is prohibited.

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Environment ministry downplays concerns expressed by public health in regards to the GM site in St Catharines. thepointer.com/article/2025-…
Environment ministry downplayed concerns expressed by health officials around St. Catharines GM...

Environment ministry downplayed concerns expressed by health officials around St. Catharines GM...

Environment ministry downplays concerns expressed by health officials around St. Catharines GM site, FOI documents reveal.

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The land entanglements of Victor Pietrangelo thepointer.com/article/2025-…
The land entanglements of Niagara Falls Councillor Victor Pietrangelo

The land entanglements of Niagara Falls Councillor Victor Pietrangelo  

The land entanglements of Niagara Falls Councillor Victor Pietrangelo  

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Are Niagara these three Niagara mayors violating their ethics rules? thepointer.com/article/2025-…
Are Ontario mayors violating ethics rules by endorsing Ford? Three in Niagara may soon find out

Are Ontario mayors violating ethics rules by endorsing Ford? Three in Niagara may soon find out 

Are Ontario mayors violating ethics rules by endorsing Ford? Three in Niagara may soon find out 

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Body cams coming to a cop near you. thepointer.com/article/2025-…
After years of resistance, Niagara Police plans to implement body-worn cameras

After years of resistance, Niagara Police plans to implement body-worn cameras

After years of resistance, Niagara Police plans to implement body-worn cameras.

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Citizens of Niagara Falls have no idea what they are getting for millions od dollars spent by council. thepointer.com/article/2025-…
Despite giving millions of dollars, taxpayers have no idea what they’re getting back from the...

Despite giving millions of dollars, taxpayers have no idea what they’re getting back from the...

Despite giving millions of dollars, taxpayers have no idea what they’re getting back from the Niagara Falls Innovation Hub.

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Niagara Regional Councillors refuse to oppose the use of the notwithstanding clause. thepointer.com/article/2025-…
Niagara Region councillors fail to compromise on use of Notwithstanding Clause to remove encampments

Niagara Region councillors fail to compromise on use of Notwithstanding Clause to remove encampments

Niagara Region councillors fail to compromise on use of Notwithstanding Clause to remove encampments

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St Catharines city officials have a lot of questions to answer. thepointer.com/article/2025-…
St. Catharines’ officials mislead public after protecting GM’s reputation—concealed documents that...

St. Catharines’ officials mislead public after protecting GM’s reputation—concealed documents that...

St. Catharines’ officials mislead public after protecting GM’s reputation—concealed documents that show alarming levels of toxic chemicals

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$4 billion budget for Niagara South Hospital, many questions, not enough answers. thepointer.com/article/2025-…
Questions swirl around $4 billion budget for South Niagara Hospital

Questions swirl around $4 billion budget for South Niagara Hospital 

Questions swirl around $4 billion budget for South Niagara Hospital 

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Twelve Mile Creek is a vector of toxins. thepointer.com/article/2025-…
Twelve Mile Creek, a vector of toxins next to former GM site in St. Catharines

Twelve Mile Creek, a vector of toxins next to former GM site in St. Catharines

Twelve Mile Creek, a vector of toxins next to former GM site in St. Catharines.

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"Monsters" in the neighbourhood, a toxic legacy. thepointer.com/article/2024-…
‘A monster looming behind us’: Residents fearful after widespread contamination was documented at...

‘A monster looming behind us’: Residents fearful after widespread contamination was documented at...

‘A monster looming behind us’: Residents fearful after widespread contamination was documented at former GM site in St. Catharines.

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Speaks for itself. thepointer.com/article/2024-…
What lurks beneath? St. Catharines residents will finally learn the state of former GM site

What lurks beneath? St. Catharines residents will finally learn the state of former GM site

What lurks beneath? St. Catharines residents will finally learn the state of former GM site

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The city of St Catharines just lost the battle to withold documents. Documents they prefer people living around the former GM site not have access to. This matters. thepointer.com/article/2024-…
St. Catharines, GM lose two-year battle to keep details about environmental contamination on site...

St. Catharines, GM lose two-year battle to keep details about environmental contamination on site...

St. Catharines, GM lose two-year battle to keep details about environmental contamination on site slated for development secret.

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Questions remain in Niagara-on-the Lake thepointer.com/article/2024-…
Questions remain after NOTL council vacancy filled following lengthy closed meeting

Questions remain after NOTL council vacancy filled following lengthy closed meeting

Questions remain after NOTL council vacancy filled following lengthy closed meeting

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Last chapter for the Walker Family YMCA in St Catharines thepointer.com/article/2024-…
The last chapter for the Walker Family YMCA

The last chapter for the Walker Family YMCA

The last chapter for the Walker Family YMCA.

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Niagara's failing infrastructure spills raw sewage. thepointer.com/article/2024-…
Municipality’s failing infrastructure spills sewage into Niagara River

Municipality’s failing infrastructure spills sewage into Niagara River 

Municipality’s failing infrastructure spills sewage into Niagara River.

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Taxes will increase in order to continue to pay money to developers. thepointer.com/article/2024-…
Homeowners will have to pay for benefits to developers: St. Catharines Mayor Mat Siscoe defends...

Homeowners will have to pay for benefits to developers: St. Catharines Mayor Mat Siscoe defends...

Homeowners will have to pay for benefits to developers: St. Catharines Mayor Mat Siscoe defends program.

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Defunding homeless outreach, a deadly decison by St Catharines council. thepointer.com/article/2024-…
Defunding homeless outreach a deadly decision by St. Catharines council

Defunding homeless outreach a deadly decision by St. Catharines council 

Defunding homeless outreach a deadly decision by St. Catharines council 

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A $50 million battle is coming at the Region. St Catharines mayor Mat Siscoe wants to ensure developers continue to get taxpayer money. thepointer.com/article/2024-…
A $50 million battle is brewing at Niagara Region: St. Catharines mayor wants taxpayer dollars to...

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

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

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Niagara Falls does not have the resources to handle toxic spill: thepointer.com/article/2024-…
Toxic leak into Welland River continues: Niagara Falls says it does not have the resources to...

Toxic leak into Welland River continues: Niagara Falls says it does not have the resources to...

Toxic leak into Welland River continues: Niagara Falls says it does not have the resources to handle the spill.

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