Advocacy
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GNCC applauds government decision to remove restrictions at Canadian border
The Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce (GNCC) has welcomed the Government of Canada’s recent decision to ease Canadian border crossings… more »
ArriveCAN still keeping Fort Erie families apart
The border between the U.S. and Canada may be open, but Sandy Pearce said families still have yet to be… more »
New York politicians join chorus demanding ArriveCAN app be scrapped
Members of the New York State Senate, the New York State Assembly and the U.S. Congress have joined the chorus… more »
Border measures now extended to fall having ‘devastating’ impact on Niagara’s tourism
Mike Lalicich is used to seeing a lot of American visitors eager to dive into soft-serve ice cream cones and… more »
Continued use of ArriveCan app ‘choking’ tourism, travel, trade, and ‘punishing’ cross-border families and friends: Diodati
Business, tourism and political officials say they’re disappointed with the federal government’s announcement it will extend COVID-19 public-health measures for… more »
Lifting vaccine requirements for some travellers step in right direction, says GNCC
While the federal government’s plans to suspend vaccine mandates for federal employees and for outbound passengers is “a step in… more »
GNCC requests lifting of border restrictions
The Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce (GNCC) has asked the Government of Canada to lift its remaining border restrictions. “With… more »
Bradley digs in for the future having buried Niagara Region’s ugly past
Residents should be optimistic about the future, says the chair of Niagara Region, who on Tuesday said he is is… more »
Sendzik calls for understanding and diversity in State of the City
St. Catharines Mayor Walter Sendzik painting his vision during his State of the City address. The mayor calling on residents… more »