In this edition:
- Niagara Parks invests $25 million in Journey Behind the Falls redevelopment
- Ontario minimum wage rises to $17.95 on Oct. 1
- NOTL asks residents and businesses to document flood losses for provincial aid case
- Ontario begins Pickering nuclear refurbishment
- Canada and India target year-end trade agreement
- Ontario plans 103-hour-plus standard for entry-level truck driver training
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Niagara Parks invests $25 million in Journey Behind the Falls redevelopment
Niagara Parks will invest $25 million from earned revenue to redevelop Journey Behind the Falls. A century-old tunnel will reopen with a new year-round viewing platform in 2027, followed by a full modernization of the lower observation deck in 2028.
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Ontario minimum wage rises to $17.95 on Oct. 1
Ontario’s minimum wage will rise by 35 cents, from $17.60 to $17.95 per hour, on Oct. 1. Retail, food services and accommodation account for the majority of minimum-wage workers in the province.
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NOTL asks residents and businesses to document flood losses for provincial aid case
Niagara-on-the-Lake is asking residents and businesses affected by recent flooding to report property damage, recovery costs and insurance coverage. The information will support the Town’s discussions with Ontario about potential disaster recovery assistance and help identify uninsured and underinsured losses.
Pickering Nuclear Generation Station. Picture credit: Bob / Adobe Stock
Ontario begins Pickering nuclear refurbishment
Site construction has begun on the refurbishment of Pickering Nuclear Generating Station’s four CANDU reactors. The units are scheduled to leave service by the end of September, with reactor refurbishment work beginning following final regulatory approval. The completed station is expected to provide up to 2,200 megawatts of power.
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Canada and India target year-end trade agreement
Canada and India have completed four rounds of negotiations toward a comprehensive economic partnership agreement and are aiming to conclude talks by the end of 2026. Ottawa is seeking to double annual two-way trade with India to $70 billion by 2030.
Picture credit: Yakobchuk Olena / Adobe Stock
Ontario plans 103-hour-plus standard for entry-level truck driver training
Ontario is developing a standardized Class A truck-driver curriculum with more than 103 hours of training. All commercial driver training providers will be required to use the new curriculum, with implementation expected to begin in early 2027.
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