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Merit Contractors Awarded St. Catharines Police Station Contract

Congratulations are extended from the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce’s members and Board of Directors to Merit Contractors, especially to Past Chair Ian Kowalchuk, for being awarded the contract to build the new Niagara Regional Police station in downtown St. Catharines. Merit Contractors has been in business since 1984.

The new police station will go up on the south side of Welland Avenue between Geneva and Niagara streets. The building will replace the dilapidated detachment at 68 Church St., which was built in 1963 and has more than exceed its useful life.

Read more in the St. Catharines Standard

A New Way to Trade it Forward

Charities across Canada need our support. Often they can’t afford certain products and services because they don’t have the money. Many businesses have idle inventory on their shelves or have slower periods throughout the year when they aren’t busy. What if we could take this extra stuff and time and make it work for charities?

That’s the premise behind BarterPay It Forward. The CEO of BarterPay and The BarterPay It Forward Foundation, John Porter, joined CHCH News along with the CEO of Imagine Canada, Bruce MacDonald, to explain this new undertaking.

Watch the video on CHCH 

Brock Professor to Lead 2021 Canada Summer Games

After reviewing dozens of resumes from qualified applicants from across the country, Doug Hamilton didn’t have to look far to find the best person to lead efforts to prepare for the Canada Summer Games. Hamilton, chair of the 2021 Canada Summer Games Host Society board of directors, announced Tuesday that Barry Wright, an associate professor at the Brock University Goodman School of Business, has been brought on as the organization’s new chief executive officer

“Barry has some great experience in the sports world and in the organizational and corporate world with respect to his education, but he also has some really important community connections,” Hamilton said.

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St. Catharines Hosts Committee Open House

The City of St. Catharines is holding a Committee Recruitment Fair for residents to learn more about the opportunities to make an impact in their community. People interested can come network and chat with current staff liaisons from various committees to learn more about what each committee is involved in.

Recruitment will be open for the following committees: Downtown Development, Arts and Culture, Recreation Master Plan, Museum, Environmental (Green and Clean City), Town and Gown (enhancing communications, policies, and relationships among Brock University, and Niagara College students), Accessibility, and more.

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Local Composer Debuts New Work with Chorus Niagara

Chorus Niagara will debut a brand new musical by St. Catharines composer James Moffett for its next concert March 2. “Legacy,” a dramatic work commissioned by Chorus Niagara, will form the first half of a show which also features Arthur Honegger’s seldom-heard “King David.”

Moffett says he was inspired to write the piece from years of watching his mother perform in Chorus Niagara, along with the singers who have performed under artistic director Robert Cooper through the years.

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Rankin Construction Buys Port Tower Property

Port Dalhousie has been hit with a jolt of optimism. The news St. Catharines-based Rankin Construction is buying the long-stalled controversial condo tower property in the commercial core had many people in good spirits Tuesday.

“I opened a bottle of champagne even though we make beer here,” joked Wolfgang Guembel, founder and president of Lock Street Brewing Co. Many politicians, businessman and residents on social media expressed confidence that a local owner with Rankin’s reputation will lead to a workable solution for the property.

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Statscan Could Fill Public Data Gaps if Ottawa Increases Funds, Chief Statistician Says

Canada’s chief statistician says the agency could fill some of the country’s key data gaps if the federal government gave it more money to do so and defended his record at the helm of Statistics Canada against criticism that the country’s approach to public data is too restrictive.

His comments come as a broad range of civil society groups and prominent Canadians call for urgent improvements to the country’s public data regime in the wake of a Globe and Mail investigation showing that Canada lacks crucial numbers for understanding its government, business landscape and most vulnerable people.

Read more from The Globe and Mail

Business Advocate Supports New Automotive Plan For a Stronger Ontario

On February 14, Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, released a statement in response to the Ontario Government’s new plan, Driving Prosperity: The Future of Ontarios Automotive Sector. The plan focuses on continuing leadership in automotive assembly and parts production, and in the development, commercialization and adoption of advanced manufacturing and mobility technologies.

“The automotive industry is critical to our economy,” said Rossi. “We have long called on the government to cut red tape, encourage innovation, and improve skills development within the automotive sector. Today’s plan is a welcome step in creating a more competitive environment and ensuring Ontario can be a leader in the automotive sector for years to come.”

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OCC Releases 2019 Ontario Economic Report

Each year, the Ontario Economic Report presents the collective voice of the members of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce through the Business Confidence Survey, the Business Prosperity Index and the Economic Outlook. The report provides a snapshot of the past year and a look at the year ahead.

This year, the report focuses on building economic opportunity for Ontario and is aimed at shaping and informing future public policy. In 2019, the OCC will be engaging its members, government and other leaders to explore the issues outlined in the OER and develop the necessary solutions to drive forward a stronger Ontario.

Read the 2019 Ontario Economic Report

If you’re thinking of adding group benefits to your company, there are a lot of good reasons to put your Chamber membership to work for you. Not the least is exclusivity: only members have access to the Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan®.

To contact your local insurance rep, call Jim Garrett or Cindy Haines at 905-468-8575

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Contact: 905-934-0966
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MEMBER 2 MEMBER SAVINGS PROGRAM

Many other Chamber of Commerce members feature discounts and special offers — tailored specifically for other GNCC members. Check out the full Member 2 Member database. If you’d like to add an offer for your company, sign in to your account. You can add and update your offer any time you wish.

BUSINESS SAVINGS PROGRAMS

The GNCC offers many business resources that are regionally, provincially or nationally endorsed – programs offered to Chamber Members through the OCC (Ontario Chamber of Commerce) or the CCC (Canadian Chamber of Commerce). Affinity programs include the Chamber Group Insurance, FedEx savings, Gales Gas discounts, Desjardins payroll service, Chase Paymentech and FirstData merchant services, etc. For more information click HERE.

If your organization is interested in partnering with the GNCC on an affinity program, please feel free to reach out to Mishka Balsom, CEO, at mishka@gncc.ca.

GNCC REFERRAL PROGRAM

From the beginning, the GNCC has grown because of your word-of-mouth support.

This Referral Program is our way of saying thanks.

Get your choice of a $25 Starbucks Gift Card for every new member you refer and who joins the Chamber -OR- $50 in GNCC Cash for every new member you refer and joins the Chamber towards GNCC ads, sponsorship or event tickets.

More program information HERE.

Canine Comfort Enters the Courtroom

Monday marked Axel’s first day as a calming presence and source of comfort at Ontario Court of Justice in St. Catharines. The two-and-a-half-year-old Labrador retriever is a facility dog with Victim Services Niagara, an organization that connects victims with a support team of crisis responders to help deal with the impact of tragedy or crime.

In court Monday, the Crown brought forward an application asking that Axel be allowed in the courtroom during the testimony of a complainant at the trial of a Niagara Falls man charged with sexual assault. Following a hearing on the application, Judge Tori Colvin said complainants have the right to request “testimonial aids” under the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights and ruled the dog would be permitted to lie near the woman when she testified.

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KO for Kids Raises Money for Pathstone Mental Health

They’ll be stepping into the ring again this spring for the third annual KO for Kids fundraiser. The charity event pits 38 competitors against each other for 19 boxing matches raising money for Pathstone Mental Health, Ronald McDonald House and stem cell research.

That means people who don’t normally lace up the gloves will get into the ring, says co-founder Mike Strange. And while they know it’s for fun and a good cause, come fight night they’re all business. “They’re very, very competitive,” said the former Olympic boxer and current Niagara Falls city councillor during a news conference on February 4. “You find that out as soon as you start (training).”

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PenFinancial Makes Truly Local Commitment to Niagara

PenFinancial Credit Union launched a new initiative it’s calling the Truly Local Commitment to Niagara at its Fourth Avenue branch. Director of brand Jody Vizza explained the many aspects of the initiative to a crowd of local business representatives in the branch’s new community room on February 1.

“Yes, it’s a financial institution like a bank or a credit union,” she said. “But the difference is that we’re 100 per cent local.” Vizza said PenFinancial has committed to giving 10 per cent of its pre-tax earnings back to the community.

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Steve Ludzik Foundation Donates $60,000 to Parkinson’s Rehab

Former NHL hockey player, coach and analyst Steve Ludzik visited the Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre on February 1 to present his foundation’s annual donation. The $60,000 donation will help to fund continued operation of the Steve Ludzik Parkinson’s Rehab Centre.

Ludzik’s foundation has raised $756,000 for the clinic since 2012. “It’s really nice to have something not about yourself,” he told the small gathering of partners from the foundation, the rehab centre and Scotiabank. “This is my way of paying back.”

Read more in the Welland Tribune

Brock Research Looks to Create New Tourism Niche

Niagara as a UNESCO Global Geopark — that is what new research by Brock University’s Niagara Community Observator says could be a possibility. Global Geoparks, according to UNESCO, are “sites and landscapes of international geological significance.”

Carol Philips, author of the community observatory’s policy brief Ohnia:kara, An Aspiring Global Geopark points out that the designation would allow Niagara to brand itself internationally as a destination for geotourism. “Niagara has a fascinating earth history that has created so many beautiful sites, culminating in Niagara Falls,” said Philips. “This brand allows us to showcase those sites as well as the history and culture that has developed around them.”

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Niagara College Unites in Support of United Way with $40,000 Donation

The NC Cares in a United Way Campaign continues to live up to its name. Through employee donations and a variety of fundraising initiative, the College raised $40,000 in its 2018 campaign to support the United Way Niagara. The fundraising campaign kicked off on Niagara Day in August and wrapped up in December at the President’s holiday reception.

Campaign co-chairs Greg Medulun and Caroline Triemstra were pleased with the campaign’s continued success and thanked the college community for their support. “The College community showed tremendous spirit through their support for the campaign, in turn, allowing the United Way to truly make a difference in the lives of so many Niagara area residents,” said Triemstra.

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Opinion: 90% of Canadians Don’t Want Pharmacare Jeopardizing their Drug Coverage

Ensuring that no Canadian lacks access to the medicines they need is a laudable goal. If the federal government is to move forward with a national pharmacare program, it should focus on what needs fixing: providing coverage to the 10 per cent of Canadians who are currently uninsured or underinsured.

There is no rhyme or reason to throwing out an entire system that is working for most Canadians for a costly alternative. Any national program must be designed in a way that is fiscally sustainable, ensures continued access to innovative medicines, and does not crowd out the comprehensive coverage options that most Canadians already enjoy.

Read more from the Financial Post

Advocacy Day at Queen’s Park on March 25

On Monday, March 25, the Ontario Chamber Network will hold its fourth annual Advocacy Day at Queen’s Park. With the provincial government approaching the one-year mark of its mandate, Advocacy Day is a forum to share ideas on how to foster a competitive business climate and strong, prosperous communities.

As a key benefit included with your membership, all Chamber Network members are encouraged to join us in Toronto for this important day. This is your opportunity to interact directly with elected and non-elected officials, sharing top ideas and concerns of your members.

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Ontario Government Supports Innovation and Growth in Automated Vehicle Industry

In January, Transportation Minister Jeff Yurek was at the Sedra Student Design Centre at the University of Waterloo to support innovation and growth within Ontario’s automated vehicle industry. Ontario has updated its Automated Vehicle Pilot program to allow for more testing of emerging technologies and to support future sales of the next generation of autos.

Ontario will allow vehicles equipped with higher levels of automation — Society of Automotive Engineers Level 3 technology — to be driven on Ontario roads once they are eligible for purchase in Canada. Ontario will also permit pilot participants to test driverless automated vehicles and connected truck platoons on roads, under strict conditions.

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If you’re thinking of adding group benefits to your company, there are a lot of good reasons to put your Chamber membership to work for you. Not the least is exclusivity: only members have access to the Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan®.

To contact your local insurance rep, call Jim Garrett or Cindy Haines at 905-468-8575

Try the purest, freshest water available — one month absolutely FREE. Experience the taste of clean water AND discover why so many homes, schools, and businesses love H2Only… it’s the service. No contracts, no set schedules. You call, we deliver the following business day. That simple since 1995.

Contact: 905-934-0966
sales@h2only.ca www.h2only.ca

MEMBER 2 MEMBER SAVINGS PROGRAM

Many other Chamber of Commerce members feature discounts and special offers — tailored specifically for other GNCC members. Check out the full Member 2 Member database. If you’d like to add an offer for your company, sign in to your account. You can add and update your offer any time you wish.

BUSINESS SAVINGS PROGRAMS

The GNCC offers many business resources that are regionally, provincially or nationally endorsed – programs offered to Chamber Members through the OCC (Ontario Chamber of Commerce) or the CCC (Canadian Chamber of Commerce). Affinity programs include the Chamber Group Insurance, FedEx savings, Gales Gas discounts, Desjardins payroll service, Chase Paymentech and FirstData merchant services, etc. For more information click HERE.

If your organization is interested in partnering with the GNCC on an affinity program, please feel free to reach out to Mishka Balsom, CEO, at mishka@gncc.ca.

GNCC REFERRAL PROGRAM

From the beginning, the GNCC has grown because of your word-of-mouth support.

This Referral Program is our way of saying thanks.

Get your choice of a $25 Starbucks Gift Card for every new member you refer and who joins the Chamber -OR- $50 in GNCC Cash for every new member you refer and joins the Chamber towards GNCC ads, sponsorship or event tickets.

More program information HERE.

Niagara College and Town of Lincoln Partner to Focus on Agri-Business

On January 28, Niagara College and the Town of Lincoln signed a formal memorandum of understanding that will see the municipality and college collaborate to explore, facilitate and support social and economic development. A main area of focus will be Niagara’s agri-business sector.

The partnership opens the door to collaborative ventures that leverage Niagara College’s world-leading research and educational capacities and Lincoln’s strong connections within the agri-business industry. Possible activities include joint research projects, seminars and lectures, community advancement initiatives, student placements and more, aimed at supporting economic development and creating hands-on learning for students.

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Nominations Open for T. Roy Adams Humanitarian of the Year Award

The prestigious, T. Roy Adams Humanitarian of the Year is awarded annually by Niagara Region to a current resident of Niagara to honour the memory of the late T. Roy Adams. Adams was an eminent Niagaran, well known throughout the Region, Canada, and abroad for his service to God, his country and his fellow citizens.

This is the 17th year of the Award. The recipient will be someone who best exemplifies Roy’s values and dedication to community service; a person who sees volunteerism as an integral part of their life.

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Join Habitat Niagara’s Board of Directors

Habitat for Humanity Niagara is seeking community-minded people who share the passion of the mission, vision and values of Habitat Niagara to join our Board of Directors. Experience in one of the following areas is considered an asset: Finance, Social Services, Homebuilding Construction, or Land Development.

Established locally in 1993, Habitat Niagara will be constructing its 65th home in Niagara by the end of this year, serving 71 families over the past 26 years, creating stable and secure housing for 258 children. Habitat for Humanity Niagara was recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Charities as captured by MoneySense’s Charity 100 for 2019. Please apply by February 28, 2019

Send your application to Mark Carl, CEO mark@habitatniagara.ca

Local Cable Station Opens the Vaults

From casino openings to celebrity interviews to historic announcements, local cable TV mainstay Jack Custers has seen it all in Niagara. And now he’s letting Niagara see it all again.

Starting Monday, he’ll be uploading vintage segments seen on YourTV Niagara over the past 30 years onto the station’s website at www.yourtv.tv/niagara. They’ll include fascinating clips not seen since their original broadcast, and watching them over has been a nostalgic joyride for Custers, YourTV’s manager of programming and community relations.

Read more in the Niagara Falls Review

Niagara District Airport Commission Members Wanted

St. Catharines is looking for three citizens to represent the city on the Niagara District Airport Commission. Applications are being accepted until 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, for four-year term appointments. Niagara District Airport is on Highway 55 in Niagara-on-the-Lake and is financially supported by St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake.

The airport commission manages the airport on behalf of the three municipalities and is made up of nine members. They are responsible for strategic direction, operating policies, developing and overseeing a budget and appointing the airport manager.

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Ontario CareerConnect Program Offers Wage Subsidy Opportunity

Employers in high-in-demand sectors offering full-time paid jobs could be eligible to receive a wage subsidy for hiring youth 30 or under for an Information or Communications Technology position. The program is offered by the The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC), a not-for-profit national centre of expertise for the digital economy.

This carefully designed wage subsidy program matches fast growth industries with young graduates and enables on-the-job learning path to potential full-time employment. The program has found success with employers; approximately 90% of participants have been retained by the employer after program completion.

Visit the website or email Meg Salvador for information

Fill the Pig, Feel Better Campaign Aids Children’s Mental Health

Adopting a piggy bank from any of Meridian Credit Union’s 17 Niagara locations in February can help Niagara children in need. Kim Rossi, director of philanthropy for Pathstone Mental Health, said there’s been a huge cry from the community for access to services for children. The Fill the Pig, Feel Better fundraiser aims to help that need.

Pathstone works to improve the quality of life for children, youth and families who are dealing with mental health challenges. The non-profit agency said mental illness in young children, pre-teens and adolescents is widespread and often goes undetected, and untreated.

Read more in the St. Catharines Standard

Alzheimer’s Walk Exceeds Goal by $25,000

With her family at her side, 85-year-old Ann Vanderzwet was one of hundreds of people who participated in the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s at Brock University on January 26. The walk, organized by the Alzheimer Society Niagara Region, raises funds for services for people who are living with the neurodegenerative disorder.

In the past, the organization has struggled to meet its goals and has occasionally fallen a few thousand dollars short of its targets. But this year, despite setting a substantially higher goal of $95,000, the organization managed to exceeded it — bringing in more than $120,000 through Sunday’s walk.

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Ontario Needs to Embrace the Greenbelt

Grape Growers of Ontario president Debbie Zimmerman says Ontario has more to gain by embracing greenbelt legislation, rather than looking for ways to circumvent it. “Supporting the greenbelt for us means giving us an economic leg up… It means supporting it to help growers and farmers within the greenbelt be economically sustainable,” she said.

Instead, the provincial government’s Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act Bill 66 initially included a schedule that opponents say could have been used to skirt environmental protections such as the Greenbelt Act — until it was removed from the legislation last week in response to a public outcry.

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U.S. Lawmakers Don’t Want To Support Trump’s Steel Tariffs On Canada In USMCA

Some American politicians on both sides of the political divide won’t back the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement until President Donald Trump ends America’s punitive restrictions on steel and aluminum imports from Canada and Mexico, says a key congressional player in the unfolding North American trade drama.

“Key things in my discussions with members, Republicans and Democrats, is that they’re not really willing to consider this agreement until the steel and aluminum tariffs are ensured to be lifted off, including quotas,” said Texas Republican Kevin Brady on January 29 during a morning appearance at a trade conference in Washington.

Read more from the Huffington Post

Ontario’s Health and Safety Training Heading to 21st Century

The Government of Ontario is working to reduce burdens on job creators, as well as workers by improving training programs that certify those who promote health and safety at workplaces. The changes include promoting flexibility by allowing training to take place online, removing complicated rules and red tape, and providing more time for employers to schedule training.

“I am committed to creating fair and competitive processes for business, dynamic labour markets and safe workplaces for every worker in Ontario,” said Laurie Scott, Minister of Labour. “Our government will make Ontario Open for Business and Open for Jobs by making our province the best jurisdiction in North America to recruit, retain and reward the workers of today and tomorrow.”

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New Federal Government Program Promotes Northern Opportunities to Immigrants

In an effort to boost economic growth in rural and northern Canada, the federal government has launched a pilot program to attract immigrants to small, remote communities. On January 31, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced the start of the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot, giving interested communities until March 1 to submit applications.

The goal of the program is to leverage public and private resources to spur growth in smaller centres in Ontario, Western Canada and the territories. They must partner with local economic-development organizations to submit an application, which must demonstrate how they meet the eligibility criteria and how immigration will support growth and development.

Read more in iPolitics

If you’re thinking of adding group benefits to your company, there are a lot of good reasons to put your Chamber membership to work for you. Not the least is exclusivity: only members have access to the Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan®.

To contact your local insurance rep, call Jim Garrett or Cindy Haines at 905-468-8575

Try the purest, freshest water available — one month absolutely FREE. Experience the taste of clean water AND discover why so many homes, schools, and businesses love H2Only… it’s the service. No contracts, no set schedules. You call, we deliver the following business day. That simple since 1995.

Contact: 905-934-0966
sales@h2only.ca www.h2only.ca

MEMBER 2 MEMBER SAVINGS PROGRAM

Many other Chamber of Commerce members feature discounts and special offers — tailored specifically for other GNCC members. Check out the full Member 2 Member database. If you’d like to add an offer for your company, sign in to your account. You can add and update your offer any time you wish.

BUSINESS SAVINGS PROGRAMS

The GNCC offers many business resources that are regionally, provincially or nationally endorsed – programs offered to Chamber Members through the OCC (Ontario Chamber of Commerce) or the CCC (Canadian Chamber of Commerce). Affinity programs include the Chamber Group Insurance, FedEx savings, Gales Gas discounts, Desjardins payroll service, Chase Paymentech and FirstData merchant services, etc. For more information click HERE.

If your organization is interested in partnering with the GNCC on an affinity program, please feel free to reach out to Mishka Balsom, CEO, at mishka@gncc.ca.

GNCC REFERRAL PROGRAM

From the beginning, the GNCC has grown because of your word-of-mouth support.

This Referral Program is our way of saying thanks.

Get your choice of a $25 Starbucks Gift Card for every new member you refer and who joins the Chamber -OR- $50 in GNCC Cash for every new member you refer and joins the Chamber towards GNCC ads, sponsorship or event tickets.

More program information HERE.