Dave Augustyn

Fitting tribute to and unveiling of the official portrait of Regional Chair Jim Bradley yesterday at Niagara Region Offices. #RIP Jim.

Privatization has failed everywhere it’s been tried. We must join together to fight this path to higher costs, worse service, and worse infrastructure! keepwaterpublic.ca @CUPEOntarioMuni

On this World Water Day, let’s work to keep our water and waste water services public! The potential for privatization is real! Current Niagara mayors call for “…a third-party service provider, staffed by professionals and removed from direct political control.” @CUPEOntario

Please join us! Let’s work together to build the Niagara we want! @ABetterNiagara

Very upbeat this morning for Mayor Frank Campion’s breakfast address. The Mayor outlined many positive projects and accomplishments and focused on the theme “Stronger Together.” Proceeds also supported the exceptional work of Open Arms Mission. @cityofwellandon @OpenArmsMission

I’m counsel on this case and we have made it abundantly clear that the personal information of constituents etc are private and will not be disclosed. Yet the Premier keeps raising this bogus point to keep all of his govt calls secret. What is he trying to hide?

Mr. Ford harkening the public interest to cover-up his private interests.

Ontario’s transparency watchdog says the Ford government’s planned overhaul of freedom of information laws is a “shocking” proposal designed to hide the premier’s cellphone records from the public. globalnews.ca/news/11730292/… #onpoli

Packed crowd to hear John Ralston Saul speak at the Eglington St. George United Church yesterday. He spoke about Canada being the longest continuous democracy and making our place in the world.

BREAKING: Ontario’s Information and Piracy Commissioner weighs in on premier Doug Ford changes to the FOI: “This amendment is about hiding government-related business to evade public accountability.” On Doug Ford’s use of a private cell phone for gov’t business: The Government of Ontario is currently seeking leave to appeal a court ruling that unanimously upheld my office's order to produce call logs from the Premier's personal cellphone that relate to government business. This is to ensure independent examination to determine whether they may be subject to access under the law. Based on evidence showing that the Premier routinely uses his personal phone to conduct government business, it is likely that they are. By changing the law retroactively, the government's message is plain: if oversight bodies get in the way, just change the rules. Full statement: #onpoli

Packed house tonight at the First Ontario Performing Arts Centre for “What You Won’t Do For Love” with Dr. David Suzuki. “By taking action, we regain power.” 💪🏻 “There is no hero, there’s just us” 🫵 “Action is hope.” 🙏 “Think local. Act local.” 👍 @DavidSuzukiFDN

Successful and democratic local government reform requires true leadership that brings people together. “We need the right people in the room, and community input that’s actually taken into consideration,” Augustyn said… Please see the entire article in Welland Tribune.

Inspiring International Women’s Day lunch, panel, and exhibition at Cherry Hill Golf Club yesterday. “Who helped me get here? How can I help the next person?” “When meaningful impact happens, it’s with collective effort.” @southniagaracc

Thanks Al Crowe, 2025 Pelham Citizen of the Year, for your tireless volunteer dedication and support of the community! You humbly give of yourself and support both the work of the #Fonthill Lions and Fonthill Legion Branch 613! @fonthilllions @fonthillkinsmen #Fonthill #Legion

“3. That this resolution and amendment BE FORWARDED to the Premier and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.”

commencing this council term; “2. That Council DIRECTS Regional Chair Gale to refrain from any further action & utilization of any Regional resources or staff time, with the exception of above, in connection with a review of Regional governance or municipal amalgamation;…/3

Motion approved tonight by Regional Council: “1. That a governance review of Niagara BE INITIATED to address areas of duplication and improve service efficiency based on data, a business case with financial analysis and public consultation, including focal area municipaities,…/2

Is the Niagara Peninsula going to move from 12 Cities/Towns/Townships and the Region to four or five, or maybe just one? Please see details and some thoughts here: instagram.com/p/DVJUlESju-Y/…

Congratulations to the cast, band, crew and volunteers of “Legally Blonde” by the Port Colborne Operatic Society for an energetic and wonderful production! Thanks for reminding us “…you can accomplish anything you set your mind to.” @pcos1945 #LegallyBlonde

Thanks to @St_Catharines Council for unanimously endorsing the Code of Conduct to Prevent Human Trafficking in the Niagara Region! We appreciate your leadership in ensuring that protection against Human Trafficking is embedded in how the City operates. @matsiscoe @toesniagara