Canadian Chamber of Commerce Responds To President Trump’s Tariffs
Tariffs will drastically increase the cost of everything for everyone: every day these tariffs are in place hurts families, communities, and businesses. February 1, 2025 "President Trump’s profoundly disturbing decision to impose tariffs will have immediate and direct consequences on Canadian and American livelihoods. Tariffs will drastically increase the cost of everything for everyone: every&helli
Continue ReadingWhat the Return of the “Tariff Man” Means for the Canadian and U.S. Economies
Canada and the U.S. make things together in impressive commercial relationships that have grown over decades. It simply makes more sense to work together than to go it alone. Read The Full Article Here
Continue ReadingTwo Welland projects win Brownie Awards for redevelopment excellence
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 21, 2024 Welland, ON – Two transformative projects in Welland earned top honours at the 2024 Brownie Awards. These national accolades, presented by the Canadian Urban Institute in partnership with the Canadian Brownfields Network and Actual Media, highlight innovation and collaboration in turning brownfield sites into vibrant residential and commercial&helli
Continue ReadingRequesting use of the Notwithstanding Clause
November 6, 2024 To the Welland community, Safety, dignity, and compassion – these are the fundamental values on which our community is built, and they are the values we will uphold as we confront the complex challenges of unauthorized encampments in our city. Balancing the rights of those in need with the rights of&helli
Continue ReadingClinic opening brings expanded healthcare access to Welland
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 1, 2024 Welland, ON – The City of Welland is pleased to announce the opening of the Phoenix Medical Clinic, located at 453 Thorold Road. The new clinic will bring three additional family physicians to the area, enhancing residents’ access to primary healthcare. Joining the clinic are Drs. Aditya Nautiyal, Emeka&helli
Continue ReadingTour de Fort closes out Fort Erie Race Track season with a bang
[caption id="attachment_22731" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Leo Salles rides Nonno’s Little Boy to victory in the Tour de Fort to close out the 2024 season of live racing at Fort Erie Race Track on Tuesday.Photo courtesy Michael Burns Photography[/caption] There’s something about Fort Erie Race Track’s traditional end of season race, known locally as the Tour&helli
Continue ReadingCanada Small Business Financing Program
The Canada Small Business Financing Program now offers businesses new financing options, including lines of credit and higher loan amounts. If your business earns less than $10 million in revenue a year, you could qualify for a line of credit of up to $150,000. This money can be used to cover day-to-day operating expenses.&helli
Continue ReadingTaking the Pulse of Canadian Business: 5 of the Most Interesting Things We Learned This Quarter
This quarter’s good news: the Bank of Canada is increasingly winning the war against inflation. Each quarter, the Business Data Lab releases the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions (CSBC) report, which takes the pulse of businesses across the country. This quarter’s good news: the Bank of Canada is increasingly winning the war against inflation, as we saw last week when&helli
Continue ReadingFREE Webinar: Prevent Workplace Violence & Harassment
Keep Calm? Carry On? Prevent Workplace Violence & Harassment How can employers create a comprehensive program and equip workers with the necessary skills to manage violence in the workplace? Service and hospitality sectors across Ontario are experiencing growing threats of workplace violence and harassment, such as uncivil, disrespectful, and abusive behaviours. We will discuss why these&helli
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