In this edition:
Special Section: In Memory of Jim Bradley, 1945 — 2025
- GNCC saddened to learn of the passing of Regional Chair Jim Bradley
- Jim Bradley was born to serve the public — and he did until his final day
- Jim Bradley remembered for integrity, decency and dedication to Niagara
In other news:
- Ontario minimum wage set to rise October 1
- What’s open and closed in Ontario on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation?
- SPARK initiative to position Brock as global leader in climate action
- Jobs minister urges Canada Post to send new offer to striking union
- ‘Not a chance in hell we are building 1.5 million homes,’ says RESCON housing summit expert
- AI adoption could boost Canada’s GDP to $3.65 trillion by 2035, PwC study estimates
- Deloitte forecast sees Canada avoiding technical recession this year
- Focus on Finance & Economy
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GNCC saddened to learn of the passing of Regional Chair Jim Bradley
The staff and Board of Directors of the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce (GNCC) are greatly saddened to learn of the passing of Niagara Regional Chair Jim Bradley. He was a tireless servant of his community, and his hard work, leadership, and compassion will be deeply missed by all.
“It was my great pleasure to work with Chair Bradley on many initiatives,” said GNCC CEO Mishka Balsom. “He brought people together and always sought what was best for our region. He put community ahead of politics, ahead of party, and ahead of himself. Niagara was deeply fortunate to have had such a dedicated leader.
Read the official announcement from Niagara Region.
Jim Bradley was born to serve the public — and he did until his final day
Jim Bradley was the Cal Ripken Jr. of Queen’s Park.
Like the great Baltimore Orioles shortstop, Bradley just kept showing up for work, day after day. And the fans loved him. Ripken became baseball’s “Iron Man,” playing in 2,632 consecutive games, a record that will never be broken.
Picture credit: Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce
Jim Bradley remembered for integrity, decency and dedication to Niagara
A “thoughtful man of integrity.” A “dedicated public servant.” And just a “good, decent human being.”
The loss of Jim Bradley was felt across Ontario this weekend as friends and colleagues paid tribute to the Niagara Region chair and former longtime Liberal member of provincial parliament in social media postings on X and Facebook.
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Ontario minimum wage set to rise October 1
The Ontario government is raising the minimum wage from $17.20 to $17.60 an hour, effective October 1, which will affect over 800,000 workers. This annualized wage increase of 2.4 per cent is based on inflation, as measured by the Ontario Consumer Price Index (CPI).
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What’s open and closed in Ontario on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation?
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which coincides with Orange Shirt Day, happens on Tuesday, Sept. 30.
While the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a federal statutory holiday, few provinces recognize it as a stat holiday. Ontario does not recognize it as such. That means most things remain open on Tuesday except for certain federally regulated services.
Mary Quintana (left), Interim Associate Vice-President, Facilities Management, and Sergio Alza, Manager, District Energy, review real-time data and diagrams for Brock’s energy systems in the control room of the University’s Central Utilities Building. | Picture credit: Brock University
SPARK initiative to position Brock as global leader in climate action
A new Brock University initiative is fuelling efforts to reduce the institution’s carbon footprint and impact on the planet.
Now underway, SPARK (sustainability, performance, adaptation, renewal and knowledge) is a three-year clean infrastructure program that supports current University needs while also advancing Brock’s commitment to build a sustainable future.
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Jobs minister urges Canada Post to send new offer to striking union
Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu urged Canada Post on Monday to quickly table a new offer to the union of striking postal workers.
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) took to the picket lines Thursday after Ottawa announced sweeping changes to the Crown corporation’s operations to address its troubled financial situation.
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‘Not a chance in hell we are building 1.5 million homes,’ says RESCON housing summit expert
Hurdles that stymied new home construction years ago, such as the heavy tax burden, red tape and outdated regulatory protocols, are still in place for the most part, attendees at a housing summit hosted by the Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) were told recently.
“Many of the things that impacted housing years ago are enduring and remain unresolved,” Richard Lyall, president of the organization of builders, said in his opening remarks at the five-hour event.
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AI adoption could boost Canada’s GDP to $3.65 trillion by 2035, PwC study estimates
Canada’s economy could grow exponentially by 2035 if businesses fast-track their artificial intelligence adoption and respond to growing climate change threats, a new study predicts.
A PwC Canada report exploring ways to unlock economic growth forecasts that with swift action to close the AI adoption gap, Canada’s GDP could reach as much as $3.65 trillion by the end of the next decade. The report lists 2023 Canadian GDP at $2.89 trillion
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Deloitte forecast sees Canada avoiding technical recession this year
Focus on Finance & Economy
Temporary foreign workers have become a political flashpoint, but they are a matter of survival for some businesses
Naimul Karim, Financial Post
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