In this edition:
- South Niagara Hospital construction rising above ground
- Niagara Region seeks nominations for Niagara Biennial Awards
- Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce joins SONAMI as newest ecosystem partner
- Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority continues work toward UNESCO designation
- Business activity softens in Ontario as interest rate hikes take effect: FAO
- Town of Pelham receives grant from Farm Credit Canada
- McGarr Legacy joins Revel Culture to form new real estate “revelution”
- Mayor wants Niagara Falls to look at dynamic pricing for parking
- Focus on Climate
South Niagara Hospital construction rising above ground
Up until recently, construction of the South Niagara Hospital Project has largely taken place below ground. That all changed this month as crews started to work on the superstructure, the part of the building that is built above the foundation level.
In May, construction on the South Niagara Hospital officially began to rise above ground. This is an exciting visual to mark the construction progress on the 1.3-million-square-foot structure.
Niagara Region seeks nominations for Niagara Biennial Awards
Niagara Region hosts the Niagara Biennial Design Awards, a bi-annual awards program, that celebrates design excellence in Niagara. The program showcases a range of exemplary design solutions within the diverse built environments of Niagara. Established in 2020, the Niagara Biennial program promotes the contribution to Niagara’s economy by creative cluster of designers, artists, fabricators, builders, and owners.
The awards will be judged by a jury panel. All projects must be located within the municipal boundaries of the Niagara Region and be completed between August 5, 2022 and August 2, 2024.
Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce joins SONAMI as newest ecosystem partner
The Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation (SONAMI) has formed an ecosystem partnership with the Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC), a bilingual non-profit organization formed as a Cultural Chamber of Commerce that’s committed to connecting Black Canadian businesses to local, regional and international markets. The partnership between SONAMI and CBCC will drive innovation by connecting CBCC members to Ontario manufacturers, providing opportunities for potential events, mentorship, procurement opportunities and process-to-product commercialization, including an opportunity to work together on supplier diversity initiatives.
Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority continues work toward UNESCO designation
The Niagara Peninsula has been described as being one of the world’s “natural wonders” with such attributes as Niagara Falls and the Niagara Escarpment, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve site to the various geographical spectacles such as the iconic Bruce Trail.
But the area could also have another designation: a UNESCO Global Geopark by 2025.
The latest economic indicators suggest that Ontario’s economy improved modestly in the first quarter of 2024, with gains in employment, retail sales, housing market activity and exports. However, business activity softened, as manufacturing sales and wholesale trade both declined slightly.
Town of Pelham receives grant from Farm Credit Canada to support Centennial Park Concession
The Town of Pelham has received $15,000 in funding from Farm Credit Canada to support Centennial Park Concession Stand operations. Funds will be used to purchase a commercial-grade beverage cooler, refrigerator and freezer.
These equipment upgrades will provide volunteers access to new, energy-efficient replacements for kitchen equipment to support various community events, like fish fries hosted by the Fabulous Fenwick Lions Club.
McGarr Legacy joins Revel Culture to form new real estate “revelution”
REVEL Realty, an independent real estate brokerage with headquarters based in Niagara Falls, Ontario, is excited to announce that McGarr Realty Inc. Brokerage has accepted an invitation to join forces with REVEL for the purpose of forming an alliance that will REVELutionize real estate in Niagara and beyond.
Founded by Sally McGarr in 1988, McGarr Realty Corp. Brokerage has thrived for over 36 years, earning a distinguished reputation as a trusted name in the industry while establishing itself as a pillar of the Niagara real estate community.
Mayor wants Niagara Falls to look at dynamic pricing for parking
The Mayor in Niagara Falls wants the city to look at how much they charge for parking. He says right now the city is losing out by not charging more for parking when there is increased demand for big events – similar to what the private operators already do.
The mayor also hoping to create a resident parking pass for city owned facilities.
Click here to listen to Mayor Diodati discuss parking on Niagara in the Morning.
Did you know?
Focus on Climate
Glass half empty? What climate change means for Canada’s wine industry
Wine has long been synonymous with good times, celebration and an appreciation of the finer things in life.
Evolved over thousands of years and cultures, wine is something we all take for granted. But that is all about to change.
Recent publications on climate volatility have painted a bleak picture of the future for this beloved alcoholic beverage.
It is now clear that global warming is affecting most of the crops that are essential to feed the world. Climate change is impacting the production of both staple food crops like wheat, rice and corn and also commodity crops including coffee, cocoa and grapes.
Most of the world’s vineyards, including its most venerable names, are facing incredible existential challenges that pose essential risks to their very survival if they don’t adapt to the changing environmental conditions. Canadian wine is by no means exempt from these changes.
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