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July 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

On 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

We 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

Lunch & Learn: Estate Planning, Legacy Gifts and Endowed Investments Watch the recording of our latest fireside chat about estate planning, legacy gifts, and endowed investments. Facilitated by Bryan Rose, Executive Director of Niagara Community Foundation (NCF), this conversation with two allied professionals addressed some of the myths around estate planning and walked you through&helli

Like Canada, your workforce is diverse. Your employees may include new Canadians, temporary foreign workers, or others with English as their second language. All workers have a right to learn how to keep safe on the job, and information needs to be available in languages they understand. That’s why we’ve developed easy-to-use resources in different&helli

Small Business Health and Safety Leadership Awards 2024 submissions now open! Win up to $10,000 by telling us what your small business has done over the past year to improve your workplace health and safety. We know how hard small business owners and operators work to keep their employees healthy and safe. That’s why each&helli

Lunch & Learn: All About The Canada - Ontario Job Grant A dynamic Lunch & Learn virtual session on Risk Management and What To Expect in 2024 with speaker Joydeep Chakraborty from Axzora Group! Discover what lies ahead in 2024 and gain insights into navigating challenges such as the proliferation of False Information and its&helli

March 5, 2024 With the number of measles cases increasing globally and travel expected during March break, Niagara Region Public Health is encouraging all residents to ensure they are fully vaccinated against measles and seek vaccine if not. While measles is no longer considered endemic in Canada, outbreaks can happen when susceptible individuals (e.g., unvaccinated)&helli