In this edition:
- New director at helm of Niagara SPCA and Humane Society to ‘steady the ship’
- Jordan Sherlock hired as new Executive Director at Niagara Industrial Association
- Welland releases draft Official Plan update for public review and comment
- Ontario and Alberta partner to create more opportunities for skilled workers
- Call for artists: City of Niagara Falls Art Exhibition September 10 – 28, 2024
- Ontario launches interactive map of retailers open and ready to serve during LCBO strike
- Local non-profits given opportunity to watch IceDogs play from community suite
- Walmart Canada launches ‘sensory-friendly’ hours across its stores
- Focus on Finance & Economy
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Photo credit: Oakville & Milton Humane Society
New director at helm of Niagara SPCA and Humane Society to ‘steady the ship’
The Niagara SPCA and Humane Society has a new interim executive director to take the helm after the sudden death of John Greer in January.
Rick Perciante, former executive director of the Oakville & Milton Humane Society, who retired in January 2023, will head up the Niagara organization for the next year.
Photo credit: Jordan Sherlock
Jordan Sherlock hired as new Executive Director at Niagara Industrial Association
The Niagara Industrial Association has hired Jordan Sherlock as its new Executive Director. Sherlock previously served as VP, Strategic Initiatives with Stock Construction in Port Colborne, and was President of North America Traffic, a Port Colborne based heavy equipment manufacturer.
Photo credit: City of Welland
Welland releases draft Official Plan update for public review and comment
The City of Welland’s draft Official Plan update, a policy document that guides decision-making on land use, development, and resource management for the next 25 years, is now available for public review and comment.
To follow this project and review the draft plan, visit the City’s Engage Welland page at www.engagewelland.ca/city-of-welland-official-plan-update.
Photo credit: Yakobchuk Olena / Adobe Stock
Ontario and Alberta partner to create more opportunities for skilled workers
The governments of Ontario and Alberta are supporting a framework for collaboration on international credential recognition and post-journeyperson certification. This partnership will put Canadian workers first by reducing interprovincial barriers and red tape for credential recognition and encourage the flow of labour between Ontario and Alberta.
Photo Credit: City of Niagara Falls
Call for artists: City of Niagara Falls Art Exhibition September 10 – 28, 2024
Calling all artists! The City of Niagara Falls Art Exhibition will be held at The Exchange Atrium Gallery at 5943 Sylvia Place from Tuesday, September 10 to Saturday, September 28, 2024.
Presented by the Niagara Falls Culture Committee, the competition is open to all Niagara Falls residents aged 18 and over. There is no entry fee; however, all participants must register by August 23, 2024.
Photo credit: rh2010 / Adobe Stock
Ontario launches interactive map of retailers open and ready to serve during LCBO strike
To help consumers connect with local retailers and producers close to home during the ongoing OPSEU strike, the province has launched a new searchable and interactive map of retailers that remain open and ready to serve. These retailers include more than 1,000 local Ontario breweries, wineries, wine shops and distilleries, in addition to other retailers such as LCBO Convenience Outlets, The Beer Store and licenced grocery stores that sell a range of Ontario-made and imported products.
Photo credit: City of St. Catharines
Local non-profits given opportunity to watch IceDogs play from community suite
The City of St. Catharines is offering some suite seats at the Meridian Centre to local charities, non-profits, and youth sports groups for no charge for the 2024-25 Niagara IceDogs season.
The City’s community suite can be used in one of two ways: organizations can provide the seats to youth to attend an IceDogs game, or they can sell or auction the seats for fundraising purposes.
Photo credit: wolterke / Adobe Stock
Walmart Canada launches ‘sensory-friendly’ hours across its stores
Walmart Canada is hoping to create a calmer shopping environment for Canadians that experience sensory sensitivity with its new “sensory-friendly” hours.
All the retailer’s stores coast-to-coast will take steps to reduce visual and auditory stimuli from store opening until 10 a.m. local time every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
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