In this edition:
- Trudeau says government will not intervene in Air Canada dispute with pilots
- Airbus celebrates 40 years in Niagara with celebration attended by Doug Ford
- Niagara Falls open for resident, business input in Budget 2025
- Applications open for Niagara Prosperity Initiative Grant to support poverty reduction
- NotL Councillor Nick Ruller steps down to take position as Brampton fire chief
- Welland invites Indigenous artists to paint memorial at Truth & Reconciliation crosswalk
- Focus on Technology
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Trudeau says government will not intervene in Air Canada dispute with pilots
The Canadian government will not intervene to end a dispute between Air Canada and its pilots and intends instead to pressure both sides to avert a strike, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday.
A stoppage could start as soon as Sept. 18. Air Canada and its low-cost subsidiary Air Canada Rouge together operate nearly 670 flights per day, and a shutdown could affect 110,000 passengers daily as well as freight carriage.
Chambers of Commerce in Canada and the USA, including the GNCC, have called on the Government of Canada to prevent a work stoppage.
Photo credit: Airbus
Airbus celebrates 40 years in Niagara with celebration attended by Doug Ford
Airbus Helicopters held a celebration with Ontario’s top politician in attendance, along with the Minister of Economic Development.
“The work done here, the helicopters you build, are relied on everyday by law enforcement, fire services, air ambulance workers and everywhere else around the world,” said the Premier. “I can’t imagine a stronger vote of confidence in what you do than having first responders, who put their lives on the line every single day, as your customer.”
Photo credit: City of Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls open for resident, business input in Budget 2025
The City of Niagara Falls has opened its Budget 2025 survey, accessible at surveys.niagarafalls.ca/s3/budget2025 until October 30. The City’s budget directly impacts daily life – from essential services to developing infrastructure and public spaces. Feedback from residents ensures transparency, accountability and inclusivity.
Photo credit: Regional Municipality of Niagara
Niagara Region is now accepting applications from organizations for the Niagara Prosperity Initiative to support poverty reduction.
Applicants may request between $100,000 to $300,000 per year, for three years for targeted projects aimed at working together to prevent and end poverty and increase well-being in Niagara. The targeted projects are informed by local needs and best practices as outlined in the Niagara Poverty Reduction Strategy.
Photo credit: Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake
NotL Councillor Nick Ruller steps down to take position as Brampton fire chief
Town Councillor Nick Ruller is stepping down from his role as Councillor, with the resignation taking effect now. Councillor Ruller has accepted the position of Fire Chief at the City of Brampton.
“Serving the constituents of Niagara-on-the-Lake has been a privilege that I have not taken lightly,” stated Councillor Nick Ruller.
Nick has been an active part of the Niagara-on-the-Lake community through many different roles, serving as a volunteer firefighter since 1998, becoming the Town’s Deputy Fire Chief in 2017, being promoted to Fire Chief in 2019, supporting local sports as a softball coach, and being Councillor since 2022.
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Welland invites Indigenous artists to paint memorial block at Truth and Reconciliation crosswalk
The City of Welland’s Community Services department has a unique opportunity for Indigenous artists and artist collectives to transform a prominent space at Market Square by submitting design proposals for an artistic painting on the memorial block next to the Truth and Reconciliation crosswalk.
For more information about the project, submission requirements, and selection criteria, please visit the City of Welland website at www.welland.ca/Events/eventsinfo/callToArtists.asp.
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Focus on Technology
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