FORT ERIE (May 2, 2023) – At the Regular Council meeting held on April 24, 2023, Council passed a resolution to lift the Short-Term Rental (STR) moratorium effective May 8, 2023. A maximum of 250 Short-term Rental licences can be issued in Fort Erie annually. Given the number of existing licences, there will be approximately 55&helli
Continue ReadingThe Ontario Government has introduced the Ontario Workplace Naloxone Program created to help businesses to respond to opioid poisoning in the workplace. The OCC is working with the Canadian Red Cross to get the word out to businesses in the province about the program that will help organizations to have up to 2 staff fully trained&helli
Continue ReadingIn case you missed it! A collaborative discussion about Niagara’s economic health. Panelists: Blake Landry (Manager, Economic Research and Analysis with Niagara Economic Development) Marc Desormeaux (Principal Economist with Desjardins) Dr. Stephen Tapp (Chief Economist with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce) Moderator: Verne Milot (Growth Associates) WATCH VIDEO HERE
Continue ReadingWainfleet, ON – Wainfleet Council passed its 2023 municipal budget at their regular meeting held last night. While several previous budget cycles focussed on the realities of debt management and addressing the ever-expanding infrastructure gap faced by Ontario municipalities, the current Wainfleet Council has positioned the municipality to meet the Township’s budgetary needs with very&helli
Continue ReadingIn case you missed it! You can re-watch our recorded webinar featuring a brief overview of the AODA and resources to support compliance, the workshop addresses accessibility throughout the hiring and employment process, as well as storefronts for customers, and communication in digital media (websites, documents, etc.). WATCH HERE
Continue ReadingLearn how eligible companies can get support to make investments in technology, equipment or skills to improve your competitiveness. The Ontario government is excited to be hosting an informational webinar about Ontario’s Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) funding program that provides financial support to advanced manufacturing companies across Ontario with a focus on small and medium-sized&helli
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. In this edition, we focus on health care in Ontario, which is in a state of widely-acknowledged distress, and in need of healing. It’s a situation&helli
Continue ReadingThe Town of Fort Erie thanks everyone who attended the Public Open House on February 1, 2023 at 6:00 pm. Staff and the consultants appreciate your participation and contributions to the options assessment and development of strategy recommendation. Materials from the meeting can be accessed from the Let's Talk Fort Erie- Short Term Rentals Land Use Study page.
Continue ReadingFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 1, 2023 Welland, ON – Through its public engagement platform Engage Welland, the city endeavours to correct misinformation, clarify misconceptions, and drill down to the root sources of issues that create confusion with a new project called Fact vs. Fiction. While on the campaign trail in 2022, several candidates informed city staff&helli
Continue ReadingFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 19, 2023 Welland, ON – The first of two Public Information Centres (PIC) for Welland’s Transportation Master Planning has been scheduled for February 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Community Room at City Hall. The PIC allows residents to provide feedback and input on the plan’s direction. Dubbed a City on&helli
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