The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority issuing the warning in light of higher than normal water levels
The NPCA says the milder weather and spring rainfall can cause elevated water levels in rivers and creeks, posing a risk for children and pets.
The authority is asking parents to have a talk with their children about the dangers of playing near shorelines in the early spring particularly with lingering ice and muddy banks that can make for treacherous footing.
Niagara Falls Backs Swimming Lessons
The idea is to ask the provincial government make this mandatory in schools, to prevent child drownings
Welland Moves for Public Sex Offender Registries
It'll prepare a formal request to federal and provincial governments, after hearing from residents who've survived abuse
Police Looking for Fraud Suspect
They say Ernesto Sarabando didn't show up in court
Suspect Charged with Murder
Update: A body was found in Port Colborne home
Pedestrian Hit on Drummond Road
Police have closed the road off between Lundy's Lane and Highway 420
Late Chair Restored Council's Image: Rigby
Niagara Region paying homage to Jim Bradley in first meeting since his death
Water Safety Should be Taught in School: Region
A St. Catharines man wants the provincial government to get this done
OHIP Should Cover Prostate Screening: MPP
Wayne Gates was joined by other MPPs today, asking the government to make access easier