In this edition:

• Niagara Falls could seek World Health Organization age-friendly designation
• Applications now open for FedDev business growth and AI projects
• Police release safety guide in response to retail crime spike
• Government of Canada announces $4.3M in funding for green retrofits
• Government of Ontario releases new energy agenda
• Focus on Finance & Economy

Did you know you can get the GNCC’s Daily Update emailed to you? Click here to sign up.

Photo credit: Svitlana / Adobe Stock

Niagara Falls could seek World Health Organization age-friendly designation

Niagara Falls’ seniors advisory committee wants the municipality to pursue an official designation as an age-friendly city by World Health Organization.

Committee member Joe Szabo will make the case to city council Tuesday.

Last year, committee representatives presented an overview of that June’s Seniors Month activities. They also emphasized ongoing efforts to have Niagara Falls officially recognized as an age-friendly city.

Photo credit: Africa Studio / Adobe Stock

Today, the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, announced that the fall intake is open for eligible small- and medium-sized businesses, and the organizations that support them, for projects that support business growth and artificial intelligence (AI).

Applications for all initiatives are being accepted until December 20, 2024. For more information and to apply, visit the FedDev Ontario website. Indigenous businesses and organizations are encouraged to contact the Agency’s dedicated team at 1-877-553-5507 or visit Funding and support for Indigenous businesses and organizations.

Click here to read more.

Photo credit: Krakenimages.com / Adobe Stock

Police release safety guide in response to retail crime spike

In response to a rise in crime targeting the retail sector, the Toronto Police have partnered with the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police, the Retail Council of Canada and Workplace Safety and Prevention Services to launch a safety guide aimed at keeping businesses safe.

Click here to read more.

---

Photo credit: StockPhotoPro / Adobe Stock

Government of Canada announces $4.3M in funding for green retrofits

Today, Parliamentary Secretary Julie Dabrusin, on behalf of the honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced a federal investment totalling $4.3 million for five projects , funded under the Greener Neighbourhoods Pilot Program (GNPP) and the Energy Innovation Program (EIP), to support and inform deep energy retrofits.

Click here to read more.

Photo credit: sittinan / Adobe Stock

Click here to read more.

Did you know?

Focus on Finance & Economy

Click here to read more.

Through the Daily Updates, the GNCC aims to deliver important business news in a timely manner. We disseminate all news and information we feel will be important to businesses. Inclusion in the Daily Update is not an endorsement by the GNCC.