In this edition:
- $62-million Niagara Falls treatment upgrade nears completion
- Canadian economy shrinks 1.6% in 2nd quarter as U.S. tariffs squeeze exports
- Town of Grimsby accepting applications for Heritage Property Grant Program
- Prime Minister Carney launches new Major Projects Office to fast-track nation-building projects
- Canadian Council for Indigenous Business launches Young Indigenous Business Grant
- Focus on Climate
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$62-million Niagara Falls treatment upgrade nears completion
After encountering a series of hurdles and setbacks, Niagara Region’s four-year, first-phase $62-million project to significantly upgrade the Niagara Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant to bring it into compliance with federal and provincial treated effluent limits is nearing the finishing line.
Picture credit: Town of Grimsby
Town of Grimsby accepting applications for Heritage Property Grant Program
The Town of Grimsby is now accepting applications for the Heritage Property Grant Program, with funding up to $5,000 available and designated property owners can now apply for matching grants to help maintain heritage sites.
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Prime Minister Carney launches new Major Projects Office to fast-track nation-building projects
Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, launched the new Major Projects Office (MPO). The MPO is headquartered in Calgary and will have offices in other major Canadian cities. Its mandate is to serve as a single point of contact to get nation-building projects built faster. It will do so in two principal ways. First, by streamlining and accelerating regulatory approval processes. Second, by helping to structure and co-ordinate financing of these projects as needed.
Picture credit: Ontario Chamber of Commerce
Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB) launches Young Indigenous Business Grant
Focus on Climate
Inside the race to climate-proof wheat and oats
Marc Zienkiewicz, Seed World Canada
Farmers are on the front lines of climate change. Droughts, heat waves, and erratic weather patterns aren’t just inconvenient—they’re existential threats to harvests and livelihoods. To stay ahead of these challenges, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) scientists are reimagining what staple crops like wheat and oats can do.
Their playbook blends cutting-edge genomics, bioinformatics, and precision breeding with decades of conventional expertise. The goal: deliver faster, smarter, and more resilient varieties that thrive in Canada’s diverse climates while meeting the demands of global markets.
This isn’t a slow academic exercise. It’s a full-scale innovation push, where genetic insights translate into tangible gains for farmers planning the next season under increasingly unpredictable conditions.
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