The future of Niagara Falls’ plan to expand speed cameras beyond regional roads is uncertain.

That’s because Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday he wants municipalities to get rid of the program, or else he will.

Ford called the cameras nothing more than a cash grab for municipalities and suggested there are better ways to deter speeding, particularly in school zones.

Niagara Falls chief administrative officer Jason Burgess said the city’s plans to have a speed camera installed on Kalar Road, between Forestview Boulevard/Rideau Street and McLeod Road, in partnership with Niagara Region, is “still on until we hear more.”

“But if the province wants to eliminate it, then we will follow the provincial guidance.”

During an Aug. 26 meeting, Niagara Falls city council approved a pilot

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