In this edition:
- Niagara Regional Police seek public input on 2026–2029 strategic plan
- Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre expanding ‘Kids First Project’
- BDC hosting webinar on business strategies to overcome uncertainty
- Niagara Regional Native Centre gets $73K grant for HR role
- March retail sales rise 0.8%; seen up 0.5% in April
- Ongoing strike threat could push more customers away from a struggling Canada Post
- Pathstone expanding mental health services
- Focus on Human Resources
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Niagara Regional Police seek public input on 2026–2029 strategic plan
The Niagara Regional Police Service Board and the Niagara Regional Police Service are seeking the public’s input and consultation as they develop the 2026-2029 strategic plan.
A strategic plan acts as a foundational framework that defines the Niagara Regional Police Service’s priorities, objectives, and planned initiatives over a specific timeframe. Shaped through input from community members, and service personnel, the plan is designed to align with the changing expectations and needs of the communities they serve.
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Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre expanding ‘Kids First Project’
The Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre is expanding their “Kids First Project.” This project delivers educational content to students right in the classroom about how to be safe both online and offline.
Each year, around 300 children and youth utilize the Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre to meet with police regarding abuse, internet luring, and violence.
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BDC hosting webinar on business strategies to overcome uncertainty
Is economic uncertainty from tariffs impacting your business? Discover strategies to overcome these challenges at BDC’s upcoming webinar.
Pierre Cléroux, BDC’s chief economist, will share updates on the Canadian economy and participate in a conversation with a panel of BDC specialists on how to best deal with the current uncertainty and still find business opportunities.
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Niagara Regional Native Centre gets $73K grant for HR role
The Niagara Regional Native Centre in Niagara-on-the-Lake announced yesterday it received a $73,100 seed grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation for a human resources manager.
Halley Irwin, the centre’s director of development and community engagement, said the funding will support a human resources manager, who will be a part of recruitment and strengthen the centre’s capacity to serve the Indigenous community.
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March retail sales rise 0.8 per cent; seen up 0.5 per cent in April
Canadian retail sales grew by 0.8 per cent in March from February, more than analysts had forecast, and looked set to have increased by 0.5 per cent in April, Statistics Canada data indicated on Friday.
The largest increase was the 4.8 per cent gain posted by motor vehicle and parts dealers, the first rise in three months. Analysts suggested one reason was consumers rushing to buy cars before U.S. tariffs took effect in April.
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Ongoing strike threat could push more customers away from a struggling Canada Post
Canada Post customers may face delays as 55,000 workers swear off overtime shifts, though a much bigger disruption was averted after the union backed down from a strike threat.
However, experts say the possibility of escalating job action may continue to scare off customers who pulled their shipments over the past couple of weeks, draining more business from the cash-strapped organization.
Late Thursday, the union called for a countrywide halt to any work beyond eight hours a day and 40 hours a week, saying negotiators will continue to review Canada Post’s latest contract offers.
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Pathstone expanding mental health services
Pathstone Mental Health has announced the arrival of Dr. Richa Agnihotri, a Community Paediatrician and Lifestyle Medicine expert, who will begin offering specialized care at Pathstone. Launching this June, the Lifestyle Paediatric Practice, will operate out of Pathstone two days a week and will provide a new model of care focused on sustainable health and wellness strategies for children and youth facing mental health challenges.
Dr. Agnihotri has a focused practice in paediatric mental health, including the diagnosis and management of ADHD, autism, anxiety, and depression with an early relational health focused, and trauma-informed approach.
Focus on Human Resources
Five human resources trends to watch in 2025
Human resources is increasingly involved in all areas of a company’s strategy. As the workforce changes, HR leaders should identify and leverage these five important and evolving trends.
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