Niagara regional councillor Sandie Bellows has died

An influential leader in the Niagara community has passed away.

According to the Niagara Parks Commission, Sandie Bellows died Sunday night after a brave battle with cancer.

Bellows was the chair of the Niagara Parks Commission and Niagara regional councillor for St. Catharines. She was also a victims’ rights advocate and community leader.

Niagara Regional Chair Jim Bradley describes her as a “fierce victims’ rights advocate” who “dedicated her life to the people of Niagara.”

Last evening, our Chair Sandie Bellows passed away after a brave battle with cancer. Below is a statement from the Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, @MacLeodLisa, Niagara Parks’ Vice-Chair April Jeffs & CEO @adames_david.

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— Niagara Parks (@NiagaraParks) October 11, 2021

Among her many accomplishments, Bellows helped re-develop the Table Rock Centre and restore the Niagara Parks Power Station, transforming it into a tourist attraction.

A ceremony in Bellows’ honour will be held in the near future.

Bellows leaves behind two sons.