In this edition:
- Prime Minister announces country’s first sovereign wealth fund
- Candidate nominations and third-party advertiser registration opens May 1
- Concerts on the Canal brings the music back to Merritt Park
- GM Canada remains Canada’s electric vehicle sales leader in Q1 2026
- Rogers Communications offering buyouts to half its workforce
- Ontario teachers, educators holding Day of Action to address provincial funding issues
- Focus on Tourism
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Niagara College to host Rise & Inspire breakfast fundraiser focused on building community through sport
Niagara College will bring together community members for an inspiring morning of conversation and connection at its upcoming fundraising event, Rise & Inspire: Creating Community Legacy Through Sport.
Taking place on Tuesday, May 19 at The Core at the College’s Welland Campus, the breakfast will raise funds in support of student-athlete scholarships, helping to empower the next generation of NC Knights to succeed in both academics and athletics. Funds raised will help ease financial barriers, assist with tuition and academic costs, and enable student-athletes to pursue their academic aspirations while excelling in their sport.
The event will feature distinguished guests, the Honourable Neil Lumsden, Ontario’s Minister of Sport, and Paul Johnson, City Manager for the City of Toronto, who will take part in a discussion exploring how major sporting events can leave lasting community impact. The conversation will highlight how Ontario and Toronto are leveraging global events such as the FIFA World Cup to strengthen communities, and how similar opportunities can benefit the Niagara Region through increased sport tourism and local engagement.
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Prime Minister announces country’s first sovereign wealth fund
Prime Minister Carney announced the Canada Strong Fund – Canada’s first national sovereign wealth fund. Through an initial federal contribution of $25 billion, the Fund will strategically invest, alongside the private sector, in Canadian projects and companies driving our economic transformation. This includes projects in clean and conventional energy, critical minerals, agriculture, and infrastructure.
To ensure Canadians have the option to invest in the growth of our nation and share in the returns, the government will launch a retail investment product. This will give Canadians a direct stake in our nation’s long-term prosperity and help build long-term national wealth. The federal government will consult over the coming months on the specific design of this new instrument. Additional details on the Canada Strong Fund will be outlined in the government’s Spring Economic Update 2026, with further updates to follow in the coming months.
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Candidate nominations and third-party advertiser registration opens May 1
Individuals interested in running in the 2026 municipal and school board elections can file their nomination papers from May 1 to Aug. 21, 2026. Nomination papers are available through the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing website or at municipal Clerk’s Offices.
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Concerts on the Canal brings the music back to Merritt Park
Free live music returns to Merritt Park this summer as the City of Welland launches its award winning Concerts on the Canal series. Running from June to September, the popular outdoor concert series will feature six evenings of live music, set against the scenic backdrop of Welland’s recreational canal.
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GM Canada remains Canada’s electric vehicle sales leader in Q1 2026
General Motors (GM) Canada remained Canada’s electric vehicles sales leader in the first quarter of 2026, selling more electric vehicles than any other manufacturer and building on its leadership position from 2025.
GM’s electric vehicle (EV) sales increased 13.1 per cent year- over- year, as more Canadians, including first‑time EV buyers and customers new to GM, chose EVs from Chevrolet, Cadillac or GMC.
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Rogers Communications offering buyouts to half its workforce
Canadian telecom operator Rogers Communications is offering voluntary departure packages to half of its 25,000 employees, the Globe and Mail reported today. Rogers said employees across numerous business divisions will be offered packages, but did not say whether it had a reduction target, according to the report.
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Ontario teachers, educators holding Day of Action April 29 to address provincial funding issues
Teachers and other education workers are holding a special day of action on Wednesday, April 29, but they will still be on the job in classrooms across Ontario.
According to a joint news release from five Catholic and public school worker unions, members are participating in a day of action and will be wearing red and purple to show their concern with the province’s latest budget.
Focus on Tourism
Many Canadians have avoided the U.S. for over a year. Have we reached the point of no return?
Sophia Harris, CBC News
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