Ontario’s municipal affairs and housing minister has informed Niagara Region that the provincial government will be appointing Jim Bradley’s replacement as chair.

A letter from Minister Robert Flack to regional clerk Ann-Marie Norio dated Oct. 17, and obtained by The Standard, expressed condolences on the Sept. 26 death of Bradley and acknowledged his contributions and commitment to the region, its residents and the Province of Ontario.

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