In this edition:
- Government of Ontario to introduce new regulations for post-secondary education
- NotL Council refuses to approve controversial King Street condo plan
- Britain’s post-Brexit trade talks with Canada break down over beef and cheese
- Beer Store expands Ontario alcohol delivery partnership with DoorDash
- Lincoln to hold public meeting on development charges
- Thorold launches study for city-wide planning master plan
- Focus on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Government of Ontario to introduce new regulations for post-secondary education
The Government of Ontario today announced that it plans on introducing a suite of measures to further regulate post-secondary education in the province. The planned measures will include the following:
- A review of postsecondary programs that have a sizeable amount of international students to ensure program quality.
- Ensuring that programs being offered are meeting the needs of the labour market.
- A moratorium on new public college-private partnerships.
- Measures to improve the response rate to student outcome surveys.
- Requiring all colleges and universities to have a guarantee that housing options are available for incoming international students.
NotL Council rejects staff recommendation, refuses to approve controversial King Street condo plan
Niagara-on-the-Lake council rejected the recommendations of its own planning staff Wednesday night, refusing to approve an unpopular King Street condo project proposed by Bice Builders.
Seven residents spoke against the staff recommendations to approve the plan, which would drop a three-storey, 17-unit condominium into a neighbourhood mostly comprised of single-family homes.
After two and a half hours of presentations and discussions, council voted 5-2 in favour of denying the project.
Britain’s post-Brexit trade talks with Canada break down over beef and cheese
In a statement late on Jan. 25, the U.K. government said it “remains open” to restarting talks in the future but that there was no progress so far.
The British government has called off post-Brexit trade talks with Canada after discussions broke down over disagreements related to the import and export of beef and cheese.
The two countries have been negotiating a new trade deal over the past two years since Britain fully left the European Union. Trade between the two has largely continued under the same deal that was originally brokered when Britain was a member of the bloc.
Beer Store expands Ontario alcohol delivery partnership with DoorDash
The Beer Store is expanding its delivery partnership with DoorDash Canada.
The Ontario alcohol retailer says its agreement with the San Francisco-based courier company will enable deliveries from hundreds of stores.
The pair initially began making deliveries from 50 stores throughout December, but recently added about 230 more.
Lincoln to hold public meeting on development charges
The Town of Lincoln will hold a public meeting on February 20, pursuant to Section 12 of the Development Charges Act,1997, as amended, to present and obtain public input on the municipality’s proposed DC By-law and underlying Background Study. The new DC By-law will replace the Town’s existing DC By-law.
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Thorold launches study for city-wide planning master plan
The City of Thorold has initiated a City-Wide Parking Master Plan Study (the ‘Master Plan’) to investigate the increasing demand for parking supply, taking into consideration the anticipated development, the City’s transportation and land use policies, and future needs of the City of Thorold. The objective of this study is to effectively manage parking requirements dealing the current issues, support the growing population, and ensure convenient and efficient parking solutions for residents and visitors alike.
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Did you know?
The Russian population is declining by 700 people per day.
Focus on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
What steps can you take to ensure a diverse hiring process?
Diversity and inclusion are not only ethical and social goals, but also strategic and competitive advantages for any organization. However, achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce requires a deliberate and intentional hiring process that avoids biases, barriers, and stereotypes. In this article, you will learn some practical steps that you can take to ensure a diverse hiring process that attracts, evaluates, and hires talent from different backgrounds, perspectives, and identities.
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