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Province Commits Over $11 Million to Boost Niagara’s Recreation Infrastructure

A major investment from the Ontario government will bring significant upgrades to recreation facilities across Niagara, including a new NHL-sized ice pad, energy-efficient improvements, and revitalized track and field amenities.

The $11.1 million in funding is part of the province’s $200 million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund, which aims to grow local economies and support active living by improving access to sports and recreation spaces.

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Local

Rents in St. Catharines, Niagara Falls follow national trends in June: Report

Rents in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls fell in June compared to May, in line with decreases in rent prices across the country. At the same time, rents in Welland rose in June, bucking the national trend.

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Sports

Local sports galore across Niagara to take in the action this summer

On any given summer night across Niagara, hundreds if not thousands of people could be attending a sporting event.

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National

More lies about housing

If there is one thing all Canadian politicians supposedly agree on, it’s that we badly need new housing development all across the country.

Opinion

Ottawa and Alberta – more than a pipeline, at stake is the country’s prosperity (part four)

“Alberta has an Alberta problem,” according to the editors of the Globe and Mail. One can expect that the lead editorial this week in Canada’s national newspaper…

National

Poilievre’s comeback sets stage for fall showdown

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s campaign to pick up a by-election seat in Alberta is currently in full swing.

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Opinion

The law, the American people, President Trump, and common-sense legal victories

The Supreme Court’s June session concluded with three significant decisions that, while angering some on the Left, offer grounds for optimism across the nation.

Ribbon cut on new Gilmore Lodge Long-Term Care and Community Hub in Fort Erie

Local

Last Friday, a major milestone for long-term care in Niagara was marked with the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Gilmore Lodge Long-Term Care Home and Community Hub, located at 60 King Street in Fort Erie.

The event brought together dignitaries from all levels of government, including Ontario’s Minister of Long-Term Care Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, Associate Minister of Energy Intensive Industries and MPP for Niagara West Sam Oosterhoff, Niagara Falls MPP Wayne Gates, Niagara Regional Chair Jim Bradley, and Fort Erie Mayor Wayne Redekop.

Niagara Region adopts new Community Safety and Well-Being Plan

Local

Niagara Region has adopted a new Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, which will guide the Region’s community priorities over the next five years.

Okay Blue Jays – Let’s Play Ball

Sports

Well this was unexpected.

Not only did the Toronto Blue Jays just sweep the New York Yankees, but they are now alone atop the American League East standings at (49-38) on the season.

Municipal spending through the roof

National

Municipal governments do not usually attract the same amount of attention in Canada as do provincial and federal governments, but they should.

Big city mayors in New York and Toronto face uphill climbs

Opinion

In the fascinating world of big city politics, there have always been interesting mayors. Fiorello LaGuardia in New York identified as a Republican but usually received support from opposition parties.

CTF gives Ontario’s Bethlenfalvy a poor grade on budgeting

Provincial

Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy needs to take some remedial classes, according to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF).

The joy of a side hustle

Opinion

Despite the challenges of our times, there’s still money to be made, fun experiences to be had, and people out there you need to meet.