40-1 longshot stuns crowd with last second win “He wasn’t supposed to win,” said Gary Chudobiak, in disbelief after his horse, Society Joe, upset a field of nine to win the 2024 Puss N Boots Cup on Labour Day at Fort Erie Race Track. At 40-1 odds, nobody thought Society Joe had a chance at&helli
Continue ReadingYou are invited to attend a Public Open House concerning an update of the Official Plan for the City of Welland. WHEN: Thursday, September 19, 2024 TIME: 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. WHERE: Community Room, Welland Civic Square, 60 East Main Street, Welland A Draft Official Plan is available to review. The purpose of the&helli
Continue ReadingHolland Power Services unveils their new 13,000 sq. ft. facility FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT ERIE (August 13, 2024)—The Town of Fort Erie is thrilled to announce the official unveiling of Holland Power Services' new 13,000 sq. ft. facility, which represents a significant $3 million investment in our local economy. Holland Power Services (HPS) is a&helli
Continue ReadingJuly 22, 2024 Niagara Region Public Health is informing residents that Niagara has received its first confirmation of West Nile Virus (WNV) in mosquitoes in 2024. While the mosquitoes that tested positive were found in St. Catharines, all Niagara residents should take the following precautions to reduce the risk of being bitten by mosquitoes,&helli
Continue ReadingJuly 8, 2024 Welland, ON – The City of Welland’s draft Official Plan update, a policy document that guides decision-making on land use, development, and resource management for the next 25 years, is now available for public review and comment. The draft was developed through planning analysis and research. It incorporates feedback from public engagement sessions&helli
Continue ReadingThe 45th Annual Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival is back! Offering activities and attractions for the whole family. Join us every Civic Holiday weekend for a four-day celebration of the history and heritage along the Welland Canal. LEARN MORE HERE
Continue ReadingOn May 9, 2024, the South Niagara Chambers of Commerce convened organizations representing a wide range of industry stakeholders – from businesses and employers to educators and economic developers. This event gave attendees an opportunity to dive into the current and future landscape of work and identify challenges and opportunities. Alongside networking activities and a&helli
Continue ReadingWe are excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Startup Ecosystem Stars Awards, organized by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and Mind the Bridge. As a valued member of our network, we invite you to spread the word and encourage your members to apply for this prestigious recognition. Key Details: Deadline: August 31st,&helli
Continue ReadingFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17, 2024 Welland, ON – The City of Welland is taking an innovative, creative step to extend a warm welcome to its newest members with the release of Wonders of Welland, an illustrated children’s book intended to help families and kids feel more at home in their new, vibrant community. With&helli
Continue ReadingFORT ERIE (June 6, 2024) – The Town of Fort Erie is delighted to announce the official ground-breaking construction of the long-awaited Ridgeway Centre, a new multi-use, retail commercial development at the intersection of Gorham Road and Dominion Road, servicing the Ridgeway, Crystal Beach, and Stevensville areas. With an initial investment of $10 million, Phase 1&helli
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