In this edition:
- Niagara Falls launches owner occupied short-term rental pilot project
- Wellspring Niagara celebrates 25th anniversary
- Algoma reports increased revenues for Q2 as fleet grows
- Government of Canada launches CFP for community projects to help seniors
- Air Canada flight attendants vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike action
- Pelham closer to resolution in cannabis production odour dispute
- Ontario invests $56.8 million to expand nursing enrollment
- Focus on Climate
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Niagara Falls launches owner occupied short-term rental pilot project
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Wellspring Niagara celebrates 25th anniversary
Local supportive cancer care organization Wellspring Niagara is celebrating 25 years of operations.
“Our success reflects the incredible generosity of the Niagara community and Aldo [Mantini]’s enduring vision,” said Executive Director Ann Mantini-Celima. “With continued partnership, there’s no limit to the hope we can create, the healing we can foster, and the community we can build.”
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Algoma reports increased revenues for Q2 as fleet grows
Algoma Central Corporation today reported its results for Q2 2025, recording revenues of $211.7M, compared to revenues of $181M in Q2 2024.
“During the second quarter, four newbuild vessels entered service,” said Gregg Ruhl, President & CEO of Algoma Central Corporation. “With these additions, we now hold ownership interests in 98 vessels, with ten more under construction—three of which are scheduled for delivery in the third quarter. This continued fleet growth is very exciting, but more importantly, it reinforces our diversification and strengthens our resilience in the face of ongoing global uncertainty.”
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Government of Canada launches call for proposals for community projects to help seniors
Today, the Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors), launched the 2025–2026 call for proposals for community-based projects through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP).
Organizations are invited to apply for funding to support projects that will help seniors be connected and active members of their communities. The 2025–26 call for proposals is open until September 17, 2025.
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Air Canada flight attendants vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike action
More than 99 per cent of Air Canada flight attendants have voted in favour of strike action, their union said Tuesday, setting the stage for a possible work stoppage that could lead to thousands of cancelled flights.
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Pelham closer to resolution in cannabis production odour dispute
Pelham is moving closer toward resolving part of a long-running cannabis odour dispute as a producer on Foss Road prepares to meet court-mandated requirements related to its zoning approval.
Later this month, the Ontario Land Tribunal will assess whether Redecan has satisfied all conditions tied to a 2023 zoning decision for its cannabis operation.
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Ontario invests $56.8 million to expand nursing enrollment
The Ontario government is continuing to deliver on its plan to protect the province’s health-care system by investing $56.8 million to train 2,200 additional nurses.
Students or jobseekers interested in nursing careers can visit My Career Journey to learn more about becoming a registered nurse or a registered practical nurse.
Focus on Climate
Canada could use thermal infrastructure to turn wasted heat emissions into energy
James (Jim) S. Cotton, Caleb Duffield, The Conversation
Buildings are the third-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Canada. In many cities, including Vancouver, Toronto and Calgary, buildings are the single highest source of emissions.
The recently launched Infrastructure for Good barometer, released by consulting firm Deloitte, suggests that Canada’s infrastructure investments already top the global list in terms of positive societal, economic and environmental benefits.
In fact, over the past 150 years, Canada has built railways, roads, clean water systems, electrical grids, pipelines and communication networks to connect and serve people across the country.
Now, there’s an opportunity to build on Canada’s impressive tradition by creating a new form of infrastructure: capturing, storing and sharing the massive amounts of heat lost from industry, electricity generation and communities, even in summer.
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