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Oosterhoff announces over $100,000 in provincial seniors funding for local Niagara communities

On Friday, Niagara West MPP Sam Oosterhoff announced provincial investments totaling $108,717 through Seniors Community Grant projects in Niagara West.

The grant funding comes as part of a $7-million fund designed to help Ontario’s seniors stay healthy, active, and socially connected.

“These investments make a big difference in the lives of older adults here in Niagara,” said Oosterhoff. “Staying connected close to home and safely taking part in local programs allows seniors to keep active with friends, family and the community.”

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St. Catharines MPP calls for provincial disaster relief assistance following flash flooding

Last week, St. Catharines MPP Jennie Stevens wrote a letter to Rob Flack, Ontario’s municipal affairs minister, to request disaster recovery assistance for local residents following severe flooding in St. Catharines.

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Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority contributes another 97 hectares toward Canada’s 30×30 conservation initiative

The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA), working with Ontario Nature, announced late last week that an additional 97 hectares of land owned by the NPCA has been recognized as “protected”…

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Sports

Niagara IceDogs name new coaching staff

The Niagara IceDogs have named their new coaching staff following the departure of  former NHLer Krys Barch and his staff in June.

Opinion

Trump is making Canada great again

U.S. President Donald Trump is not our president, nor is he admired by a majority of Canadians. His use of tariffs to raise government revenues and promote domestic production have caused some pain for the Great White North.

National

Stop giving bureaucrats bonuses for failure

If you missed about half of your performance targets, would you expect to receive a bonus?

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Opinion

The Jagmeet Singh follies

On Wednesday, July 29, CTV News reporters Grahame Richardson and Stephanie Ha of the network’s Ottawa Bureau broke a story that may leave some Canadians experiencing a certain level of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Davies calls on the Carney government to fully fund Wharf 18 rehabilitation in Port Colborne

Local

Niagara South MP Fred Davies is calling on the Carney government to fully fund the rehabilitation of Wharf 18 in Port Colborne, which Davies says is long overdue.

Late last week, Davies sent a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney and Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon calling on the government to act.

Wharf 18 sits at the southern boundary of the Welland Canal, at the gateway between the Great Lakes and the Atlantic. Wharf 18 is a federally owned asset but has been out of service for nearly 20 years. It is managed by the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation on behalf of Transport Canada.

Feds announce $11.3 million in funding for 13 different Niagara businesses

Local

Earlier this week, Chris Bittle, Member of Parliament for St. Catharines, announced over $11.3 million in federal economic development funding for 13 different businesses across Niagara Region.

Niagara’s oldest sporting franchise begins Ontario Finals Friday at home

Sports

For a season that many predicted would be a rebuild, or at least retool, the St. Catharines Jr. A Athletics have surprised many.

Basic service delivery finally being prioritized in a meaningful way

National

Four years ago, Canada’s passport processes were plagued by delays so severe that Canadians took to camping outside Service Canada offices to increase their chances of getting a resolution.

What game is Carney and Trump playing?

Provincial

As a few irritants in Canada-U.S. relations have become, in less than two years, chasms that are seemingly too wide for reconciliation, Canadians should begin to ask the question…

How low can our dollar go?

National

There’s been much speculation in recent weeks about the decline of the Canadian dollar against the U.S. dollar. In the last 12 months, the Canadian dollar has fallen by about 3.5 to 4 per cent to $0.71…

Who is the real Doug Ford?

Opinion

In recent days, the premier of Ontario has appeared on American television networks, made public comments, and appealed to patriotism in response to events overlapping Canada’s relations with the U.S.