In this edition:
- Mayors of Lincoln, Wainfleet issue new statements on governance while Mayor of Welland changes course
- Niagara Falls ready to score big from World Cup
- Bethlehem Housing and Support Services becomes Second Story Community Homes and Services
- Auto parts manufacturing expert discusses state of the industry during stop in Niagara
- Niagara-on-the-Lake pondering smaller town council for fall election
- Notice of commencement issued for Grimsby GO station project
- Federal government accused of preferential treatment due to rail subsidies for steel, lumber
- Middle East conflict could drive up costs across Canada’s supply chains, experts say
- Focus on Health & Safety
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Mayors of Lincoln, Wainfleet issue new statements on governance while Mayor of Welland changes course
Mayor Sandra Easton of Lincoln and Mayor Brian Grant of Wainfleet have issued new statements on governance reform.
While previously in favour of a four-city model of governance if Niagara Region were to be eliminated, the Welland Tribune reports, Welland’s mayor now supports regional Chair Bob Gale’s latest position.
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Niagara Falls ready to score big from World Cup
Having welcomed visitors from 175 countries last year, Niagara Parks expects its fan zone in the heart of Niagara Falls’ tourist core to be a busy place during this year’s FIFA World Cup.
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Bethlehem Housing and Support Services becomes Second Story Community Homes and Services
Bethlehem Housing and Support Services has officially adopted a new name: Second Story Community Homes and Services. The change was announced on March 4 during the 21st annual Empty Bowls fundraiser — the organization’s signature community event supporting affordable housing and essential services for individuals and families in Niagara.
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Auto parts manufacturing expert discusses state of the industry during stop in Niagara
Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association president Flavio Volpe has a “positive outlook” on the future as rules-of-origin regulations for automobiles under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico agreement on trade continue to be investigated.
He was a guest speaker Wednesday morning at Niagara Region headquarters, attended by key players in local manufacturing and business.
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Niagara-on-the-Lake pondering smaller town council for fall election
Niagara-on-the-Lake will look into shrinking the size of its town council, which now has nine politicians for a population of just more than 19,000.
And elected officials are suggesting to whomever takes the helm of council after this term ends a limit on any possible tax hike.
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Notice of commencement issued for Grimsby GO station project
After many years of advocacy and anticipation, an important milestone has been reached for the future of transit in Grimsby.
Niagara Region, in partnership with Metrolinx, has issued the Notice of Commencement for the planning process that will move forward work on the future Grimsby GO Station.
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Federal government accused of preferential treatment due to rail subsidies for steel, lumber
The federal government is being accused of creating an uneven playing field in Canada’s shipping industry, and critics claim the Prime Minister’s Office is unwilling to rectify it.
Later this spring, Ottawa is expected to launch a federal subsidy program to help reduce the cost of shipping lumber and steel between provinces by 50 per cent. But the subsidies — promised by Prime Minister Mark Carney back in November — will only go to rail companies.
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Middle East conflict could drive up costs across Canada’s supply chains, experts say
Analysts are warning the conflict in the Middle East could drive up costs across Canada’s supply chains and compound price pressures at the grocery store.
Focus on Health & Safety
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