In this edition:
- Town of Lincoln launches Niagara Benchlands CoLab Portal to support Lincoln tourism sector
- A new federal electoral map is taking shape for Ontario, including Niagara
- Canada’s population could increase to 48 million by 2043, posing challenges for housing and health care
- Statistics Canada reports on payroll employment, earnings and hours, and job vacancies
- Niagara College alum vies to become Canada’s Top Chef
- Vote in the upcoming municipal election
Town of Lincoln launches Niagara Benchlands CoLab Portal to support Lincoln tourism sector
The Town of Lincoln has announced the launch of the Niagara Benchlands CoLab Portal to support collaboration amongst the tourism business community, as a tool for economic growth and job creation. The Niagara Benchlands’ new tourism business resource portal enables business owners to:
- Share information about upcoming events through an online events calendar
- Connect with other local businesses through an online company directory
- Access key Niagara Benchlands marketing and events assets
- Access current funding and grant opportunities
- Catch up on all tourism-related communication through a newsletter.
A new federal electoral map is taking shape for Ontario, including Niagara
The Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario has proposed a new electoral map for consideration at public hearings this fall. This map introduces changes to Ontario’s federal electoral district boundaries and has been developed through an independent and non-partisan process.
The commission chair Justice Lynne C. Leitch said the three-member team proposed numerous electoral boundary changes across the province “to correct wide variations in voter equality that have emerged over the past decade due to population change.”
The Ontario commission is holding in-person and virtual public hearings to gather opinions on the proposed boundaries and electoral district names. The virtual hearing for Niagara is on September 27, 2022, and the in-person one will take place on October 21, 2022.
Canada’s population could increase to 48 million by 2043, posing challenges for housing, health care
As the world population is set to reach eight billion people this year, Canada’s population is also expected to grow significantly, according to the various scenarios proposed in the most recent population projections for Canada, the provinces and the territories.
A Statistics Canada report projects Canada’s population could reach 47.8 million in 2043 and 56.5 million by 2068 under a medium-growth scenario.
Statistics Canada reports on payroll employment, earnings and hours, and job vacancies
Canadian employers were looking to fill an all-time high of 1,037,900 jobs in June. It was the third straight month when vacant positions totalled more than one million, and a 3.2 per cent increase from May.
High job vacancies were seen in health care and social assistance, as the sector looked to fill 149,700 positions in June. While that was roughly flat compared to May, it was a 40.8 per cent surge from June 2021.
Niagara College alum vies to become Canada’s Top Chef
Top Chef Canada is ready to turn up the heat for its upcoming 10th season, and a Niagara College alumnus is fired up to compete in this popular reality television series considered one of the most prestigious culinary competitions in Canada.
Vaishnav (‘Vish’) Mayekar, who graduated from NC’s Culinary Management (Co-op) program in 2014, has been selected to compete in the upcoming season of the esteemed culinary competition to debut on Food Network Canada in September, dubbed Top Chef Canada X. He is on the roster of 11 talented chefs from across the country who will be vying for the coveted title of Canada’s Top Chef.
“Top Chef Canada’s goal is to shine a light on the country’s best and brightest culinary stars, with this season’s cast of chefs truly representing the culturally rich fabric of Canada’s food scene,” said Eric Abboud, executive producer and showrunner, Insight Productions. “Vish is one of best chefs in Vancouver and we are thrilled to cast him on the series as he is wildly competitive and passionate about sharing his food story.”
Vote in the upcoming municipal election
On Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, Niagara residents will vote to elect the positions of mayor, councillors and regional councillors. For voter information in your community, including a list of candidates, please click here.
Focus on Real Estate
Housing correction gaining pace, to continue next year
The Canadian Press
Desjardins is forecasting the average home price in Canada will decline by nearly 25 per cent by the end of 2023 from the peak reached in February of this year. Despite the adjustment in the forecast, prices are still expected to be above the pre-pandemic level at the end of next year.
As GTA home sales cool, renters are feeling the squeeze from greater competition
Toronto Star
How hot is the rental market getting? In July, the average rent in the Greater Toronto Area increased by 3.1 per cent from June, and in the past two months, rents rose by 7.9 per cent, or an average of $199 per month, according to market research firm Urbanation.
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