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Who the fuck is Benny??

Sendzik wants Augustyn's motion re: Petrowski referred to the integrity commissioner for consideration.

Referral carries

Council's now the 2017 budget. If approved as recommended by the budget review committee, Niagara is looking at a 2 per cent tax hike

Councillors are debating the proposed 1% capital infrastructure levy, which would double council guidance to a 2% increase.

Here's some background on the discussion that took place at budget last week: stcatharinesstandard.ca/2016/12/02/reg…

Council has gone into closed session for a question about the police budget.

Not all of my tweets seem to be making it through... I'm back on my bench in the foyer.

Back in open session!

Sorry folks, writing for deadline. Annunziata is presenting a motion about contraband tobacco products.

Sorry for the delay - we're all wrapped up. Stay tuned to stcatharinesstandard.ca and Friday's Standard for coverage.

Did you follow council's integrity commissioner discussion tonight? stcatharinesstandard.ca/2016/12/08/reg…

ICYMI: This lovely senior had his Christmas lights stolen. I hope someone sends some Christmas cheer his way. stcatharinesstandard.ca/2016/12/08/chr…

NME Person Of The Year 2016 #12 – David Bowie Official: For shaping the year beyond the grave trib.al/HTvbLwd #NMEPOTY

City and Colour w/ Blue Rodeo, Strumbellas, Stars & Dear Rouge! Inside Edge presale starts Thursday! edge.ca/inside-edge-ci… #NOTL2017

Have a question for #StCath Mayor @WSendzik? He'll be The St. Catharines Standard Friday for our online chat. Post questions now using #AskSendzik

Tragic end to search for missing St. Catharines senior stcatharinesstandard.ca/2016/12/15/pol…

Saying goodbye to the newsroom today and starting a new and exciting chapter Brock University Monday. It's been a blast!

@HeidiGrzesina You're so sweet, Heidi. Thank you for the kind words!