In this edition:
- Niagara-on-the-Lake council has another opportunity to discuss White Oaks development
- Ogena Solutions partners with Niagara College’s BCIC & HESIC to de-risk research and innovation
- Immunity and Leniency programs updated to include wage-fixing and no-poaching agreements
- Next Niagara-on-the-Lake CAO should be able to handle ‘chaos,’ councillors say
- Call for Indigenous artists for Niagara Health artwork commissions
- Niagara College Research & Innovation “game-changer” for tech firm DOUBL
- Financial Services Regulator releases new guidance for mortgage brokers
- WestJet begins flight cancellations in anticipation of maintenance strike
- Focus on Human Resources
Niagara-on-the-Lake council has another opportunity to discuss White Oaks development
Niagara-on-the-Lake Lord Mayor Gary Zalepa said if his town council colleagues had simply talked to planning staff about the proposed four-tower, mixed-used development at White Oakes Resort and Spa, they could have avoided a confusing vote that rejected the application and left them scrambling to seek a meeting with the owner.
Ogena Solutions partners with Niagara College’s BCIC & HESIC to de-risk research and innovation
Ogena Solutions (Ogena) mission is a simple one: to safeguard animals, people, and the environment from pathogens and infectious diseases. However, to do that, Dave Hachey, President and founder of Ogena, knew he was going to need to engage technical experts to help him de-risk the commercialization process and have research to back up his product.
Dave was able to tap into the expertise of two of Niagara College Research & Innovation’s specializations – Business & Commercialization (BCIC) and Horticultural & Environmental Sciences (HESIC).
Immunity and Leniency programs updated to include wage-fixing and no-poaching agreements
The Competition Bureau and the Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) issued updated Immunity and Leniency Programs today to include the Competition Act’s new wage-fixing and no-poaching provisions.
The new criminal conspiracy provisions, which came into force on June 23, 2023, prohibit companies from undermining competition by:
- Agreeing to fix, maintain, decrease or control wages or other terms of employment; or
- Agreeing to refrain from soliciting or hiring each other’s employees.
The Bureau and the PPSC have updated the programs to expand their application to wage-fixing and no poaching agreements.
Next Niagara-on-the-Lake CAO should be able to handle ‘chaos,’ councillors say
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s next chief administrative officer should understand the town isn’t like other municipalities.
“We may be a small municipality with a small team, but we have some big things happening,” said Lord Mayor Gary Zalepa.
Zalepa, chairing council’s CAO recruitment committee meeting Monday, said a city manager should be able to “build a map for council to go” and realize its goals through its strategic plan.
Niagara Falls to be illuminated in red, green and black for Juneteenth
The Niagara Falls Illumination Board will illuminate both the American and Horseshoe Falls in red, green and black on June 19th at the top of every hour to celebrate Juneteenth.
Call for Indigenous artists for Niagara Health artwork commissions
Niagara Health is seeking Indigenous artists to apply for three commissions to create art pieces that will be displayed in their Outpatient Mental Health Units in St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and Welland.
These art pieces will be designed to support clients who seek mental health care at Niagara Health hospitals, creating a welcoming and culturally safer environment where every client feels seen and heard.
Indigenous artists interested in the commissions can apply on Niagara Health’s website. Please submit your concept proposal by August 2 at 4 p.m.
Click here to read more.
Niagara College Research & Innovation “game-changer” for tech firm DOUBL
DOUBL, a tech company revolutionizing the bra industry, turned to the Research & Innovation (R&I) division at Niagara College to help automate their software and back-end processes and zero in on their target markets, all in the name of improved efficiency.
Click here to read more.
Financial Services Regulator releases new guidance for mortgage brokers
Ontario’s financial services regulator (FSRA) is taking steps to ensure borrowers and investors receive mortgage products that suit them and meet their needs and circumstances.
FSRA is releasing final Guidance to help licensed mortgage professionals better understand their regulatory duties to promote fair treatment of consumers, conduct business appropriately and increase public confidence in the sector.
WestJet begins flight cancellations in anticipation of maintenance strike
Low-cost airline WestJet Group has started cancelling and consolidating flights, in order to park aircraft in a safe and organized manner, in preparation for labour action by WestJet Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and other Tech Ops employees.
Alectra provides energy conservation tips as heatwave drives electricity demand
The heat has led to a significant increase in electricity usage, as air conditioners and cooling systems are running overtime. On Tuesday, Alectra’s system load reached more than 5,000 megawatts (MW). Power consumption is expected to increase today as the week progresses, likely surpassing last year’s peak of 5,247 MW (one MW is equal to one million watts).
Did you know?
Focus on Human Resources
Managing heat stress at work
Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, you must take every reasonable precaution in the circumstances for the protection of a worker. This may include protecting your workers from heat stress.
Your workplace policies and procedures, schedule and training can help reduce the risk of heat stress.
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