In this edition:
- Niagara-on-the-Lake launches 2025 Discretionary Grant Program for local initiatives
- Loblaw says Canadians will soon see impacts of counter-tariffs at grocery stores
- Liberal leader Mark Carney visits Canalside restaurant in Port Colborne
- New record set as two million vote on first day of advance polls
- Use them or lose them? Niagara leaders weigh in on strong-mayor powers
- Focus on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
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Niagara-on-the-Lake launches 2025 Discretionary Grant Program for local initiatives
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has announced that its 2025 Discretionary Grant Program will open for applications on April 22, 2025, and close on May 26, 2025.
This program is designed to allocate discretionary funds to organizations, volunteer groups, and event organizers whose work enhances the cultural, social, environmental, or economic well-being of the Niagara-on-the-Lake community.
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Loblaw says Canadians will soon see impacts of counter-tariffs at grocery stores
Canadians could soon see the effects of counter-tariffs on grocery prices, Loblaw Companies Ltd. has warned.
The grocer’s monthly internal food inflation report notes the impacts of the tariffs were minimal in March.
Prime Minister Mark Carney (left) meets with Niagara Centre MP Vance Badawey | Picture credit: The Right Honourable Mark Carney
Liberal leader Mark Carney visits Canalside restaurant in Port Colborne
Liberal leader Mark Carney paid a visit to a well loved Port Colborne restaurant yesterday.
During his campaign stop in Niagara Falls, Carney took a detour to have a meal at the Canalside restaurant.
Carney shook hands and took photos while enjoying the eatery’s iconic fish and chips.
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New record set as two million vote on first day of advance polls
The federal Liberals and NDP both released their costed campaign platforms Saturday as Elections Canada reported record turnout in the first day of advanced polls.
Nearly two million people showed up to cast a ballot on Friday, the first of four days for advanced voting in the federal election.
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Use them or lose them? Niagara leaders weigh in on strong-mayor powers
Niagara-on-the-Lake Lord Mayor Gary Zalepa and interim chief administrative officer (CAO) Bruce Zvaniga issued a news release April 10 saying staff will conduct a “comprehensive review” of the proposed provincial legislation once it is introduced at Queen’s Park. Once completed, the report will be presented to councillors.
Focus on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Target, Walmart suffered drop in foot traffic during DEI-fueled boycotts
The latest foot traffic data from Placer.ai suggests that recent shopper boycotts of Target and Walmart may be having an impact.
Target’s foot traffic fell 9% year over year in February and dropped 6.5% in March. Walmart saw a 5.7% decline in February and a 3.9% dip in March, according to the Placer.ai numbers.
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