On July 24, 2023, the Town of Fort Erie Council unveiled their draft 2023-2026 Corporate Strategic Plan (CSP) that identifies priorities that will lead the municipality over the next four years. The draft CSP includes six key pillars and 27 specific "strategy to actions" that will help to meet the objectives of each of the following: Sustainable,&helli
Continue ReadingOn July 18, Niagara Health was joined by Premier Doug Ford, Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Kinga Surma, Minster of Infrastructure, to celebrate the start of construction on the new South Niagara hospital. A ceremony was held on the future hospital site to break ground on the 1.3-million-square-foot facility. Located in&helli
Continue ReadingShe wasn’t the fastest, in fact she was the slowest by a country mile, but nonetheless, it was little Lulu who was crowned the crowd favourite by thousands of cheerings fans at the Fort Erie Race Track on Sunday. “Lulu was the people’s champ,” said the dog’s owner, Cheryl Athoe, after the 4th annual Wiener&helli
Continue ReadingOn May 24, 2023, the South Niagara Chambers of Commerce convened 56 individuals from organizations representing a wide range of industry stakeholders – from businesses and employers to educators and economic developers. The event provided a forum for attendees to connect in person with potential customers, suppliers, and vendors. Deepening connection through dialogue, industry leaders&helli
Continue ReadingSTATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 5, 2023 Addressing Ontario’s Housing Affordability Crisis Requires All Hands On Deck Ontario Chamber Brief Highlights Key Recommendations to Meet Ontario’s Current and Future Housing Needs (TORONTO – July 5, 2023) – Housing affordability has become a pressing issue impacting communities of all sizes across Ontario. High housing costs are&helli
Continue ReadingA boom in attendance helped launch the Fort Erie Race Track to enormous wagering numbers for its first Sunday card of the season on Father’s Day. Before the action could begin, the track had to deal with a curve ball in the form of Gareth, a rescue dog who had been recently rehomed by one&helli
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Continue ReadingASPIRING ENTREPRENEUR? OUR NEXT DREAM BUSINESS VIRTUAL INCUBATOR PROGRAM KICKS OFF THE WEEK OF JUNE 19th! REGISTER TODAY! An exciting opportunity is available for women entrepreneurs in Ontario! The Start Now Incubator is a collaboration between ONSIDE and Mashup Lab. It is a comprehensive program designed to empower women entrepreneurs in the early stages of&helli
Continue ReadingMagnet is supporting Buildforce Canada with their new wage subsidy program, Construction Career Pathways (CCP). This program offers companies an on-boarding support incentive where employers can get up to $2,400 for each hire (max 2) that completes a 16-week work placement. Read more about it here: CCP-PCC_Fact-Sheet-EMPLOYERS_ENG
Continue ReadingFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 26, 2023 Welland, ON – The City of Welland's access to menstrual products pilot program begins today and continues for the remainder of the calendar year. This vital initiative promotes accessibility and inclusivity within our community, and a select number of municipal washrooms within Welland will provide menstrual products to individuals in&helli
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