In this edition:
- New CEO appointed to lead Hotel Dieu Shaver
- Niagara Falls Farmers’ Market to kick off 2024 season at The Exchange
- Niagara real estate market continues acceleration
- Thorold to hold additional public meeting on development charges bylaw
- St. Catharines city councillors may each get $5,000 annually to spend on ward projects
- Grimsby Downtown BIA moving toward financial autonomy
- iHeartRadio Canada expands with the addition of 39 Corus Radio stations
- Niagara Parks invests in enhancements along North Niagara Parkway
- Focus on Climate
New CEO appointed to lead Hotel Dieu Shaver
Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer (CEO) to lead the hospital.
Dr. David Ceglie has nearly two decades of service with the organization, starting as an occupational therapist, followed by various leadership roles, culminating in his recent tenure as executive vice president of operations.
A ceremony marking his appointment was held May 7.
Niagara Falls Farmers’ Market to kick off 2024 season at The Exchange
Niagara Falls’ award-winning Farmers’ Market will open at its new permanent home, The Niagara Falls Exchange (5943 Sylvia Place), on Saturday, May 18, from 7 am to 1 pm, and will run every Saturday until October 26, 2024.
The Market temporarily relocated to the MacBain Community Centre in 2020 when The Exchange project broke ground. The City is excited to welcome the Market back to the Main and Ferry neighbourhood and offer an elevated experience in the new 3,000-square-foot Market Hall.
Niagara real estate market continues acceleration
In April, the Niagara Association of Realtors listed 1396 residential properties compared to 991 in April 2023, their monthly report issued today shows.
“The Niagara Market continues the upward surge as the HPI Benchmark jumps to 644,700 from 633,400 last month,” said Niagara Association of Realtors President Nathan Morrissette.
“If interest rates start to decrease it could create pressure on the Niagara Market.”
Thorold to hold additional public meeting on development charges bylaw
On Tuesday, May 28, 2024, the Council of The Corporation of the City of Thorold will hold an additional Public Meeting pursuant to section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, to review splitting the non-residential rate into two separate rates for Commercial/Institutional and Industrial.
Development charges are levied against new development, and are a primary source of funding for development-related capital expenditures. The 2024 Development Charges Background Study, is available on the City’s Website.
St. Catharines city councillors may each get $5,000 annually to spend on ward projects
St. Catharines is setting up a new pot of money for councillors to use on one-time projects they deem worthy in their wards or beyond.
The budget standing committee approved a policy Monday for how to use the new $70,000 Council Community and Priority Fund.
The policy still has to be approved by council and is expected to come before it later this month. If approved, councillors will be able to start using the funds immediately.
Grimsby Downtown BIA moving toward financial autonomy
It looks like the Grimsby Downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA) will be getting its own bank account and looking after it own financial matters, but the association will have to satisfy a list of town council requirements to get there.
Grimsby council voted 7-2 on May 6 to support a list of recommendations from the legislative services/clerk’s department that would enable the BIA to gain financial autonomy.
iHeartRadio Canada expands with the addition of 39 Corus Radio stations
Bell Media’s iHeartRadio Canada, in partnership with Corus Entertainment, announced today the addition of 39 Corus Radio stations to the iHeartRadio Canada platform. The partnership adds more of Canada’s biggest radio stations to iHeartRadio Canada’s extensive library, which includes thousands of radio stations, playlists, and podcasts.
A complete list of Corus Radio stations now streaming through iHeartRadio Canada is available here.
Niagara Parks invests in enhancements along North Niagara Parkway
As part of its capital program for this year, Niagara Parks is investing over $2 million of its earned revenue to improve infrastructure along the north Niagara Parkway, including resurfacing work and improvements at Queenston Heights Park.
Queenston Heights Park remains a well-used community park that is rich with nature, history, culture, recreation and fine dining. The park is home to numerous trails including the terminus of Canada’s oldest and longest marked foot path the Bruce Trail, as well as heritage sites such as the Brock Monument and Landscape of Nations Memorial.
Did you know?
Toronto’s Pearson Airport is the busiest in Canada and the fourth busiest in North America.
Focus on Climate
Government of Canada releases new report showing impacts of climate change and necessity of Indigenous-led adaptation
In recent years, Canada has increasingly faced severe impacts of climate change, including higher temperatures, shifting rainfall patterns, extreme weather events and rising sea levels. Climate change has already impacted First Nations, Inuit and Métis livelihoods, culture, social relations, food security, health, well-being and ways of life. Despite experiencing disproportionate impacts to climate change, Indigenous Peoples have been actively responding to environmental change since time immemorial and have developed Indigenous Knowledge Systems to respond to it. For Canada to reduce some of the worst impacts of the climate crisis it currently faces, Indigenous Knowledge Systems need to be considered.
Yesterday, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced the release of the For Our Future: Indigenous Resilience Report, the first Indigenous-led report that draws on Indigenous knowledge, perspectives and experiences to explore multidimensional and intersecting aspects of climate change impacts and adaptation.
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