In this edition:
- Niagara College’s brand gets a refresh
- NOTL needs provincial and federal help to upgrade stormwater infrastructure: Councillor
- Canada further challenges U.S. softwood lumber duties
- Governments investing in innovation to strengthen Ontario’s agri-food sector
- Five things to know about a potential work stoppage at Air Canada
- Niagara Falls Cuban restaurant mixes world’s largest mojito
- Niagara Community Foundation’s Founding Executive Director Liz Palmieri passes away
- Focus on Retail
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Niagara College’s brand gets a refresh
Building on the excitement of the kick-off to the Fall 2024 Term, Niagara College has unveiled its revitalized brand to new and returning students, employees, and the Niagara community, reflecting the College’s evolution, trail blazing spirit and innovative mindset.
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NOTL needs provincial and federal help to upgrade stormwater infrastructure: Councillor
Infrastructure in Niagara-on-the-Lake meant to prevent storm and wastewater damage isn’t cutting it — that’s the opinion of residents whose properties suffered from flooding this summer, as well as one NOTL councillor who says higher levels of government should do more to foot the bill for necessary improvements.
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Canada further challenges U.S. softwood lumber duties
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, announced today that Canada has begun two legal challenges under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision to increase softwood lumber duties: one contesting U.S. anti-dumping duties and the other contesting U.S. countervailing duties.
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The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing an additional $3.5 million in the Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative (OAFRI) to support the development and adoption of new technologies for farmers, food processors and agri-businesses that will enhance their competitiveness and growth. Funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) between Ontario and Canada, this additional intake will support investments in the applied research, pilot and demonstration, and knowledge translation and transfer streams.
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Five things to know about a potential work stoppage at Air Canada
Air Canada is preparing for a potential shutdown of most operations next week as contract talks with its pilots’ union near an impasse.
Here are five things Canadians should know about the situation, and how it could affect travel plans.
Photo credit: Jordan Ammendolia / Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce
Niagara Falls Cuban restaurant mixes world’s largest mojito
Niagara falls restaurant Havana Niagara set a world record on Saturday for the world’s largest mojito, at 4,500 litres. The establishment made a record last year for the largest glass of mojito in Canada.
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Niagara Community Foundation’s Founding Executive Director Liz Palmieri passes away
Niagara Community Foundation has announced that their founding Executive Director, Liz Palmieri, has died. It is because of her vision, NCF said in a statement, that they have been able to turn the intent of so many donors into tangible impacts for the past 24 years.
Those wishing to honour Liz’s legacy, in lieu of flowers and gifts, are asked to donate to the Palmieri Family Fund or to the Juravinski Cancer Centre Foundation.
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Focus on Retail
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