Region set to buy into federal-provincial Development Charge Reduction Program
Niagara Region is poised to buy into a program jointly announced earlier this year by the federal and provincial governments that would see the…
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Province launches response to historic flooding in Lincoln and St. Catharines
The Ontario government is mobilizing to help communities in Niagara recover from flooding following multiple rainstorms. In the Town of Lincoln, more than 170…
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…
Oosterhoff announces over $100,000 in provincial seniors funding for local Niagara communities
On Friday, Niagara West MPP Sam Oosterhoff announced provincial investments totalling $108,717 through Seniors Community Grant projects in Niagara West. The grant funding comes…
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…
Feds announce $11.3 million in funding for 13 different Niagara businesses
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…
Feds announce $2.7-million investment to modernize Niagara Peninsula Energy’s distribution system
The Government of Canada announced late last week a $2.7-million investment in Niagara Peninsula Energy Incorporated to support the modernization is its electricity distribution…
Davies calls on the Carney government to fully fund Wharf 18 rehabilitation in Port Colborne
Niagara South MP Fred Davies is calling on the Carney government to fully fund the rehabilitation of Wharf 18 in Port Colborne, which Davies…
Canadians turning to the outdoors to escape digital overload, Brock expert says
As screen time and constant connectivity take an increasing toll, more Canadians are looking to their backyards, neighbourhood parks and local trails for a…
Niagara Community Foundation gifts $100,000 to Niagara College to expand dental teaching and community care
The Niagara Community Foundation is giving a $100,000 grant to Niagara College to help expand its dental teaching and community care clinic. The grant…