In this edition:
- Ontario vision of Niagara as northern Las Vegas may not include Marineland
- Poilievre promises to abolish federal sales tax on new homes under $1 million
- Koning named new Commissioner of Community Services for Niagara Region
- Niagara College concludes largest-ever Fall Convocation ceremonies
- Canadian food banks report 2 million monthly visits, report says
- Focus on Markets
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Ontario vision of Niagara as northern Las Vegas may not include Marineland
A major amusement park is part of Ontario’s grand vision to turn the Niagara region into Las Vegas north, but Marineland may not fit the bill, the provincial tourism minister says.
Stan Cho says his ministry has not spoken to the sprawling attraction, which is currently for sale and sits on 1,000 acres a short distance from Horseshoe Falls.
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Poilievre promises to abolish federal sales tax on new homes under $1 million
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says if his party forms government, it will scrap the federal sales tax on new homes sold for less than $1 million and push provinces do to the same.
The move met with industry approval, with the Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) saying it was “pleased” at the announcement, and the Canadian Home Builders Association (CHBA) anticipating that it would “make a big difference… especially for first-time buyers.”
Photo credit: Regional Municipality of Niagara
Koning named new Commissioner of Community Services for Niagara Region
Regional Council has approved Henri Koning as Niagara Region’s new permanent Commissioner of Community Services, effective immediately.
As Commissioner of Community Services, Koning will oversee the Community Services department, which includes Children’s Services, Homelessness and Community Engagement, Housing Services, Seniors Services, and Social Assistance and Employment Opportunities.
Photo credit: Niagara College
Niagara College concludes largest-ever Fall Convocation ceremonies
Niagara College wrapped up its Fall 2024 Convocation ceremonies today, celebrating nearly 2,000 graduates – the largest Fall Convocation in the College’s history.
Four ceremonies were held over two days at the Simplii Financial Athletic Centre at NC’s Welland Campus.
Photo credit: Dragana Gordic / Adobe Stock
Canadian food banks report 2 million monthly visits
Poverty in Canada is spiralling out of control, a new report from Food Banks Canada says.
The 2024 HungerCount Report was released Oct. 28, with Food Banks Canada reporting there were more than two million monthly visits recorded in March.
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