As students and educators return to the classroom after Labour Day, many post-secondary applicants will soon have a new and exciting option. Sheridan College is in the final stages of preparing to open a satellite campus in the Town of Fort Erie. The campus is a key component of a new partnership between Sheridan College&helli
Continue ReadingWe are beginning to see an increase in COVID-19 outbreaks across the province as the cooler weather approaches, this suggests that the need for Rapid Testing Kits will also be on the rise. Free rapid tests for businesses are no longer available from the province and it is best to stock up for the fall/winter&helli
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Continue ReadingWelcome to our latest Let’s Talk for Chamber Members, where we spotlight important issues affecting local businesses like yours, in a spirit of dialogue to be shared amongst us. Our Niagara downtowns are vital commercial hubs, where people congregate, work, socialize — and, increasingly live. And this is where we’d like your input. While these cores&helli
Continue ReadingOn 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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