Karen Lutz-Graul will become the first female Deputy Chief of Niagara EMS.
She will shadow Deputy Chief Roger Mayo over the next couple of months leading up to his retirement at the end of September.
Lutz-Graul has been with Niagara EMS ever since its inception in 2000.
She became the Superintendent of Quality Assurance and Training in 2009 before she was promoted to Commander of System Performance six years later.
She will be working closely Chief Kevin Smith and Deputy Chief Rick Ferron.
Federal Budget Day on Parliament Hill
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will present the federal budget at 4:00 p.m.
Hospital Cleared After Lockdown
Police called to St. Catharines hospital over reports of person with weapon
Motorcycle Driver Wanted for Dangerous Driving
Police say he tried to bait them into pursuit
Meeting Planned to Address Shelter Issues
Residents say they can't go out at night, mail is stolen, among other problems
Police Looking for Assault Suspects
Man left with life threatening injuries
First Installment of Canada Carbon Rebate Expected Today
Expect it if you filed your 2023 taxes before March 15th
Winds are expected to intensify into this evening with gusts of 70 to 80 km/h.
Clean out your garage and put it to the curb for giveaway