It was a close vote but Regional Council has voted in favour of supporting the creation of a federal drug decriminalization task force.
The motion passed Thursday night also calls for more research into decriminalizing possession.
St. Catharines Councillor Laura Ip brought it forward and the final vote was 16 to 13 in the end.
Niagara Falls Councillor Peter Nicholson decided to vote against it because he believed the motion would send the wrong message to young people.
Province Investing Against Invasive Species
The $2-million will help the Niagara region
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OPP say this happened on Highway 17, when a car was seen weaving all over the road
Welland Man Arrested for Child Porn
Police say they noticed child sexual abuse material shared on a social media page early this month
28 More Doctors Hired in Niagara
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Killed Police Officers Honoured by NRP
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Niagara Wineries Shuttle Service Possible
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Canal Days Vendors Warned of Scams
The City of Port Colborne says criminals are sending fraud emails for payment
Niagara Falls Exploring Hub to Help Homeless
Former CAO Ken Todd has been meeting with community groups