A Decade Of Top-Employer Recognition For Niagara Casinos

December 4, 2019 | Latest News, Members in the News

Niagara Casinos commemorates their diamond anniversary today as a Hamilton-Niagara Top Employer in celebration with their 4,200 associates.

“We extend our congratulations to our inspiring team for their continuous commitment to excellence and for making Niagara Casinos a great place to work,” said Mario Kontomerkos, CEO, Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment. “Our associate’s effort, commitment and passion are the foundation for our relationship with our guests and with each other.”

“Our people are our biggest asset,” said Richard Taylor, president, Niagara Casinos. “We are honoured to be recipients of this award for 10 consecutive years. We are dedicated to building a culture where every employee has every opportunity to live our values of – providing remarkable service, earning trust and loyalty, working as one team and improving our communities.”

The Canada’s Top 100 Employers project is a national competition that determines which employers lead their industries in offering exceptional workplaces for their teams. Employers are evaluated on eight categories: Physical Workplace, Work Atmosphere and Social, Health, Financial and Family Benefits, Vacation and Time Off, Employee Communications, Performance Management, Training and Skills Development and Community Involvement.

The announcement complements a year of record-breaking success for Niagara Casinos as award recipients of:

  • Workplace Benefits Awards – Mental Health
  • Canada’s Safest Employers – Wellness (Gold), Psychological Safety (Silver), Services (Silver), Best Culture (Silver)
  • Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce – Business That Gives Back

Award-winning employee programs at Niagara Casinos include:

  • ncdiversity – works to promote an inclusive workplace with over 40 employee committee members who spread awareness of multi-cultural events and diversity initiatives including the ncwomen program
  • ncsante – delivers comprehensive benefits and initiatives to improve financial, mental and physical health including on-site Wellness Centres, healthy lifestyle challenges, biometric screening and targeted awareness campaigns
  • nccelebrations – offers robust employee recognition and events to demonstrate employee appreciation
  • ncCommunity – provides support to over 170 charities and non-profits throughout the region coupled with United Way Niagara fundraising through employee events

About Niagara Casinos

Niagara Casinos embraces inclusivity, provides unique programs for cohesion, reinforces the importance of a work-life balance and serves as a community leader. Niagara Casinos’ corporate values form the foundation for their employee programming, for both Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara, to provide remarkable service, earn trust and loyalty, work as one team and improve local communities. For more information, visit niagaracasinosjobs.com, follow Niagara Casinos on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, or call 1-888-325-5788.

About Fallsview Casino Resort

Overlooking the world-famous Horseshoe Falls, Fallsview Casino Resort is an award-winning resort that has been offering premier entertainment and superior guest service since 2004. Featuring a CAA Four-Diamond Hotel with 374 luxury rooms and suites, Fallsview Casino Resort houses large and impressive gaming floors with more than 3,000 slot machines and 130 gaming tables. Winner of the Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence and CAA/AAA’s Four-Diamond Award for its two signature restaurants, Ponte Vecchio and 21 Club Steak & Seafood, this vibrant resort property also features a full-service spa and fitness centre, a state-of-the-art 1,500-seat theatre, dozens of dining and shopping options and more than 30,000 square feet of meeting and convention space. For more information, visit fallsviewcasinoresort.com, follow Fallsview on Facebook,Twitter and Instagram @fallsviewcasino, or call 1-888-325-5788.

About Casino Niagara

Operating since 1996, Casino Niagara offers non-stop excitement in the heart of Niagara Falls’ tourism district. The casino features action-packed gaming, ongoing promotions, exciting tournaments and free live entertainment throughout the week. For more information, visit casinoniagara.com, follow Casino Niagara on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram@casinoniagara, or call 1-888-325-5788.

About Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment

Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) is a master developer and operator of premier global integrated entertainment resorts, including Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, Inspire in Incheon, South Korea and Niagara Casinos in Niagara, Canada. MGE is owner, developer, and/or manager of integrated entertainment resorts throughout the United States, including Connecticut, New Jersey, Washington, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, as well as Northern Asia and Niagara Falls, Canada, and coming soon pending regulatory approval, Las Vegas, Nevada. MGE is owner and operator of Connecticut Sun, a professional basketball team in the WNBA and New England Black Wolves, a professional lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League. For more information on MGE and their properties, visit www.mohegangaming.com.

Contact:

Alex Pedersen
Communications & Media Relations Manager
Fallsview Casino Resort & Casino Niagara
Direct; 905.371.7780
Cell; 289-968-8614
apedersen@fallsviewcasinoresort.com
Follow us: @fallsviewcasino, @casinoniagara

 

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Chatelaine Names Jennifer Harper ‘Woman of the Year 2019’

December 3, 2019 | Latest News, Members in the News

If you ever need a reminder that you have what it takes, think of Jennifer Harper. Earlier this year, the Cheekbone Beauty founder walked away from a life-changing, or at least business-changing, amount of money: $125,000. Harper, who is Anishinaabe, had finally made it onto Dragons’ Den after two previous auditions and Dragon Vincenzo Guzzo was intrigued by her business, a cruelty-free makeup line with products named after inspiring Indigenous women, like Olympian Waneek Horn-Miller, singer Buffy Sainte-Marie and former Mrs. Universe Ashley Callingbull. There was just one problem: He wanted a 50 percent stake in the company. That’s not what Harper wanted, though, so she passed. The risk paid off; she soon scored a $350,000 investment from Raven Indigenous Capital Partners—a Vancouver-based, Indigenous-owned venture capital firm—and a $50,000 grant from Dragons’ Den sponsor Desjardins. That funding will help Harper reach her goal of creating a $1-billion cosmetics brand, with 10 percent of profits donated to Shannen’s Dream, which advocates for education funding for First Nations children.

Meet all of Chatelaine’s 2019 Women of the Year here. 

Original article: https://www.chatelaine.com/living/jennifer-harper-woman-of-the-year-2019/

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Niagara Falls chef wins Irish pub award in Dublin

November 29, 2019 | Latest News, Members in the News

Think of Irish pub grub, and no one would fault you if chicken wings and nachos came to mind.

Gary Beynon is trying to set the record straight on Irish pub food, though.

And he’s winning – literally.

The chef at Doc Magilligan’s Restaurant and Irish Pub was named the Best Irish Pub Chef by the Irish Pub Awards last month in Dublin. The Niagara Falls establishment also ranked in the Top 10 Irish Pubs of North America for a third year in a row.

It’s the second time Beynon has earned accolades from the “Irish pub Oscars” handed out by the Irish Pubs Global Federation. And it’s not because he and the kitchen team he credits for the success put Buffalo’s greatest culinary invention or Tex-Mex chips on the menu.

Instead, they do playful spins on traditional Irish fare, including the boxty. Beynon stuffs the potato pancakes with steak and mushroom pie filling, or with the makings of a Reuben sandwich, or like an “Irish perogy,” fills them with cheese and wraps them in bacon.

There’s a fisherman’s pie loaded with fresh seafood that’s a nod to the abundance in the waters surrounding the island nation. And there are classic comforts, including shepherd’s pie, chicken Madras curry and a corned beef melt.

All of it is an homage to the traditional – and little known – tastes of the Emerald Isle, long overshadowed by misguided ideas about Irish hospitality on this side of the Atlantic.

“If you go to Ireland, food is a very important part of the culture,” Beynon said. “For a long time, it was alcohol first (at North American Irish pubs). They didn’t even turn the kitchen light on, but there’s more involved to it. It’s more food-driven.”

Beynon didn’t rely on Google to get a handle on the dishes that would propel him and Doc Magilligan’s to international greatness. Thanks to Doc Magilligan owners Len and Paul Cade’s dedication to running an Irish eatery in the truest sense, Beynon has travelled regularly to Ireland for professional development, returning with new insights into Irish conviviality and cuisine.

“A lot of restaurants aren’t big enough to do that for their chefs,” Beynon noted. “Our success is from the top down. If I don’t go and touch it and feel it, and see it work, I don’t know what it’s supposed to be. These are the little reasons why we stand out from the rest.”

And it’s a big deal to the Irish that they do.

The Irish Pub Awards are ultimately that country’s answer to reclaiming the poor international image of the Irish pub as a dark, dingy place with beer taps and bad food. The Irish Pubs Global Federation’s mission is to create, connect and support a global community of Irish hospitality business owners, managers and their suppliers to help ensure their continued success.

“The brand of the Irish pub was not being recognized the way it should be,” Beynon said. “It’s comfort food. That’s what it comes down to.”

Original article:
https://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/community-story/9709692-niagara-falls-chef-wins-irish-pub-award-in-dublin/

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Project Share announces new executive director

November 29, 2019 | Latest News, Members in the News

Carolyn Bones-Poley has been selected as the new executive director for Project Share.

She will join the organization Dec. 2.

The appointment follows the September retirement announcement of Diane Corkum, who provided leadership and direction to Project Share for 30 years.

In a news release issued Tuesday, the agency’s board of directors and staff wished Corkum all the best in retirement and thanked her for her years of service.

Bones-Poley brings more than 25 years of experience at the senior management level in the not-for-profit and public sectors. Her skills include financial management, strategic planning, governance, fundraising, event development and management, collaboration and communication.

No stranger to Niagara Falls, Bones-Poley served as president of Niagara Falls Chamber of Commerce for 15 years. She has also served on numerous not-for-profit boards and committees including the local St. John Ambulance board of directors, United Way of Niagara Falls, Poor Boy Committee, Niagara Health System Foundation and Niagara Falls Tourism.

As campaign director for United Way of St. Catharines and District, Bones-Poley achieved a fundraising record of $2.52 million in 1997.

She founded Niagara Networks, the annual chamber trade show, and developed several large events with keynote speakers, including a premier of Ontario and U.S. ambassador to Canada.

“After a very thorough search, the board is excited to welcome Carolyn Bones-Poley to Project Share,” said chair Irma Sebastiano.

“The board of directors was unanimous in its decision to hire Carolyn and we are looking forward to working with her.”

Bones-Poley said she’s looking forward to bringing her “enthusiasm, fresh perspective and experience” to the team of staff and volunteers at Project Share.

“Together, we will continue to build upon Project Share’s successful history, focused on improving the lives of individuals living in poverty in the Niagara Falls community,” she said.

Project Share addresses the short-term need for food and creating long-term solutions for food security, mobilizing resources and adapting services to respond to changes in the community.

Original article:
https://www.niagarafallsreview.ca/news-story/9741257-project-share-announces-new-executive-director/?fbclid=iwar1b053ftt9ngcctg7eylkxxkpmft1ayk839h5rfnbbzuk9nqbyd6yavouw

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Niagara Health thinks beyond the walls for design of new South Niagara Hospital

November 25, 2019 | Latest News, Members in the News

When the South Niagara Hospital opens its doors in 2026, robots, 5G, blockchain and Internet of Things devices will be just a few tools in the tech box used to improve communications, automation and ultimately – patient care.

The facility, which will be located in Niagara Falls, Ont., is being designed with the next age of innovation in mind.

Backed by a solid technology plan, the hospital will serve a number of communities in the area.

Sime Pavlovic, chief information officer with Niagara Health, says “future-proofing” at the planning stage – all before a single shovel goes into the ground – is crucial in ensuring integration with current and future initiatives within the health-care network in the region, improving the patient experience and adapting to future trends.

“Technology plays a significant role in how we will provide patient care,” says Pavlovic. “We want to make sure we have the infrastructure in place to leverage whatever those technology-based opportunities are.”

Meanwhile, in alignment with the Ontario government’s health reform strategy, Niagara Health and 43 partner organizations in the region have applied to become an Ontario Health Team (OHT), health-care groups that include hospitals, homecare agencies, Meals on Wheels, universities and hospices.

“From a planning and design perspective, we have full awareness of the vision of the Ministry,” says Pavlovic of the new government direction. “We will continue to work with our community partners as our OHT evolves.”

Hospitals are complex, and re-conceptualizing their role demands a multilayered planning process.

“Hospitals aren’t just built for the next five years,” says Lydia Lee, national digital health lead and partner in advisory services at KPMG in Canada, which is supporting Niagara Health to create an information, communications and automation technology (ICAT) strategy. “They’re meant to last thirty to forty years and beyond.”

With extensive experience in health-care technology planning and hospital leadership, Lee and her team went beyond the initial ask, fostering big-picture thinking by asking key questions around how care, physical space and other factors would be incorporated in the hospital into the future.

They first took Niagara Health through KPMG’s Connected Health Framework, which helped Niagara “think about their role in the broader context of an integrated care system,” says Lee. “It offers a strategic checklist for them.”

That broad approach then led to conversations about virtual care and information flow between community partners.

A drawing depicting Niagara Health staff on a mixed-reality simulation to help them in the planning process of the new hospital - demonstrating the impact of technology in improving patient care.

A drawing depicting Niagara Health staff on a mixed-reality simulation to help them in the planning process of the new hospital – demonstrating the impact of technology in improving patient care.

“Tech can fundamentally change the way they deliver care,” says Lee. “It challenges the way we think about hospital facilities and the physical space.”

To further explore the importance of technology in designing physical spaces, KPMG brought in Finger Food Advanced Technology Group, a Vancouver-based custom technology solutions provider.

The company’s virtual design solution demonstrated the power of technology in visualizing the new facility – a big jump from the traditional process of mapping out a floor plan with cardboard cutouts and masking tape in open warehouses.

“We’re moving away from looking at blueprints and trying to imagine spaces,” says Hunter Smith, Finger Food’s chief operating officer.

Using mixed reality headsets, Niagara Health executives and staff virtually “walked” through an example of site-specific areas, such as a high acuity care unit, an operating room and hallways.

Through this activity, they got a sense of how users can collaborate on the design of a physical space and test out workflows. Instead of simply imagining spaces, they could add virtual nurses around a bed and move equipment around with simple hand gestures and finger clicks.

The feedback ensures everyone gets a hospital that works for them. “It’s all about collaboration and consensus building,” says Smith.

As a result, Niagara Health is now assessing how to include virtual reality in their design development process.

KPMG then proposed specific tech tools for Niagara Health to consider, such as smart environmental controls, which not only allow specific units to tailor temperature and humidity levels but also saves energy and money.

It also suggested a digitalized parking system whereby, in the future, through the recently launched Niagara Health Navigator App, a patient could reserve a spot and pay for it before they even leave home. Upon arrival, staff would then be alerted that the patient has arrived for the appointment.

“Embracing technology on this fundamental level isn’t about making a new hospital with more bells and whistles: tech should trigger efficiency and money savings,” says Pavlovic.

“When we automate some aspects of our services and use technology as an enabler, we let staff focus on providing extraordinary care in our efforts to build a healthier Niagara,” he says. “We want to create a seamless integration of technology, one that supports high–quality health care, where technology recedes into the background so patients can focus on recovering and healing.”

Increased efficiencies empower patients with more control over their care, he explains. For example, online appointment bookings, patient and caregiver access to patient records at Niagara Health and other regional providers, and a decrease in paper allow greater interaction time between patients and caregivers.

In 2013, Niagara Health opened a hospital in St. Catharines that embraced the latest technology, but since then, so much has changed, notes Pavlovic. The new facility in Niagara Falls will take it to the next level and ideally, stay cutting-edge well into the future.

“Our partners are bringing us different perspectives,” says Pavlovic. “It’s a lot of work, but it’s a great opportunity. We have to plan for what we know – and to be flexible in order to adjust for what the future will bring.”

Original article:
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/adv/article-niagara-health-thinks-beyond-the-walls-for-design-of-new-south-niagara/?utm_source=facebook.com

 

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The Printing House Limited Named North America’s Most Forest-Friendly Printer

November 22, 2019 | Latest News, Members in the News

For the second year in a row, TPH® has topped the list of global environmental not-for-profit, Canopy’s 2019 Blueline Ranking of the sustainability performance of North America’s largest printers and has been named North America’s Most Forest-Friendly Printer.

“We are seeing a global movement to prioritize the environment for future generations. TPH has long believed in the importance of social-responsibility and sustainability is ingrained in our corporate culture. We’re proud to have been honored with a #1 ranking for our second consecutive year,” says Andrew O’Born, Vice President of Business Development.

“With the world increasingly attentive to the health of our planet, it’s heartening to see the sustainability progress of the top printers in this year’s Blueline Ranking,” said Nicole Rycroft, Founder and Executive Director at Canopy. “Their actions to protect the world’s Ancient and Endangered Forests and draw Next Generation Solutions like straw papers through to market, positions them strongly with customers.”

The Blueline Ranking rates major printers on a set of 41 key sustainability criteria such as the use of papers that are free of ancient and endangered forest fiber, supporting the advancement of conservation solutions and bringing a high degree of transparency to their sustainability initiatives.

TPH’s Sustainability Efforts at a Glance

  • 91.9% of the paper purchased in 2019 was environmentally certified, with 88.4% of its paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC® C019596).
  • TPH’s 30,000 square foot head office is bullfrogpowered™ and uses 100% recycled paper stock.
  • TPH offers solutions to help reduce waste, emissions and energy consumption including:
    • Print on Demand lets customer print what only what they need when they need it, eliminating the need to place bulk orders that lead to more waste and increased energy consumption.
    • The Print then Distribute model leverages the TPH national network to print products at the location closest to where the product is needed, which helps to reduce potential damage and cuts emissions from transportation.
  • Through the Forest Farmer™ partnership, TPH’s environmental footprint is offset and Canadian forests are being restored. For each new Corporate Account opened, a tree is planted in a Canadian forest. To date, TPH has planted more than 6,698 trees.
  • In 2019, we published our fourth annual Sustainability Report highlighting environmental initiatives and results.
  • TPH is one of Canada’s Greenest Employers of 2019 for four consecutive years.

Other environmental initiatives

About Canopy

Canopy is a not-for-profit environmental organization dedicated to protecting forests, species and climate. Canopy has collaborated with more than 750 companies to develop innovative solutions, make their supply chains more sustainable and help protect our world’s remaining ancient and endangered forests. Canopy’s partners include H&M, Target, Penguin Random House, Zara/Inditex, TC Transcontinental, Guardian Media Group and Scholastic. Canopy recently launched Pack4Good, a new campaign to reduce packaging’s impact on forest ecosystems. Canopy’s work relies on the support of individual donors who share our passion for the planet. www.canopyplanet.org

About TPH

TPH has been a recognized leader and innovator in the printing industry for 58 years. Specializing in short run, on demand printing, with 72 Company-owned locations from coast to coast, TPH consistently meets and exceeds customer expectations for service, quality and speed. For more information, visit www.tph.ca.

Original article: https://www.tph.ca/canadian-printing/eco-printing-services/canopy2019/_cldee/ynjhzebnbmnjlmnh/recipientid/contact-223f4d7a5657e71180dc00155d289a7b-d22af656b6f44450b21b2c0d42f70a78/esid/a946d850-680d-ea11-80e2-00155d289767

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Lights for Health: Niagara Health Foundation launches 2019 Celebration of Lights Campaign

November 21, 2019 | Latest News, Members in the News

Niagara Health Foundation is excited to launch its annual Celebration of Lights holiday campaign. The annual campaign directly supports Niagara Health sites; funding urgently needed equipment that is essential for patients and residents in our community.

Since 2014, community donations to Celebration of Lights have totalled more than $710,000. Last year, Niagara Health Foundation saw 1,000 totalled to the campaign and funded new equipment such as hospital beds and MRI machines.

Community members are encouraged to “celebrate recovery, support healing or honour someone special” by making a donation on behalf of a loved one. Donations over $50 will be written on a ‘Holiday Bulb,’ which will be displayed at a Niagara Health site of the donors choosing.

“Celebration of Lights is our largest campaign of the year, says Roger Ali, President and CEO, Niagara Health Foundation. “Much needed funding has been raised over the years due to the incredible support of all of our donors. With the help of our community, we are able to equip Niagara Health with the right tools they need to diagnose, treat and care for our loved ones when they need it most – close to home.”

This year, Niagara Health Foundation has launched a new website to generate awareness and donations for the campaign. The website, LightsForHealth.com, is a user-friendly and mobile-friendly website that includes a heartwarming letter from Katrina about her son, Leo’s, incredible journey and experience at Niagara Health.

Donations to the 2019 Celebration of Lights campaign can be made at www.lightsforhealth.com.

About Niagara Health Foundation

Niagara Health Foundation raises funds to support Niagara Health for the advancement of health care in Niagara. Supporting Niagara Health in its mission, Niagara Health Foundation raises funds for priority equipment needs, redevelopment projects and patient programs at Niagara Health’s five sites, located in Welland, Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, Port Colborne, and Fort Erie.

For more information, visit www.niagarahealthfoundation.com

 

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Niagara College ranks No. 1 in Top 50 Research Colleges report

November 18, 2019 | Latest News, Members in the News

On November 12, Niagara College announces its number one ranking in Research Infosource Inc.’s Top 50 Research Colleges.  President Dan Patterson (front right) and VP Research, Innovation & Strategic Initiatives Marc Nantel (front left) hold up a banner announcing the good news as they gather with staff members from NC’s  Research & Innovation division.

On November 12, Niagara College announces its number one ranking in Research Infosource Inc.’s Top 50 Research Colleges.  President Dan Patterson (front right) and VP Research, Innovation & Strategic Initiatives Marc Nantel (front left) hold up a banner announcing the good news as they gather with staff members from NC’s  Research & Innovation division.

Niagara College will mark its 20th year of applied research activity with the honour of earning the number one spot in all of Canada for research.

In its annual report “Top 50 Research Colleges,” Research Infosource Inc. has announced that Niagara College has secured the top place in the country, based on total research funding numbers for 2018. The listing also demonstrates NC’s steady standing as a leader in research in Canada, as this represents the fifth year in a row of being in the Top 10.

“A great year for Niagara College research,” said Ron Freedman, CEO, Research Infosource Inc. “Not only in terms of research income – number one in the country – but research partnerships, where Niagara ranks number three among large colleges.”

“We’re grateful for the recognition as Canada’s number one college for research funding, which is good news for us, and for business and industry in Niagara,” said Niagara College president Dan Patterson, PhD. “The research dollars that we bring to our region funds our work to provide solutions to help local companies innovate and develop new products and processes, and in turn support economic growth in our community and beyond.”

Looking at colleges with applied research funding in Canada, Niagara ranks first by having attracted $11.185 million in funding to conduct innovative projects involving industry partners in the food and beverage, advanced manufacturing, precision agriculture, and related environmental technologies sectors.

Niagara College also ranked first in the category of Research Intensity $ per Faculty which includes faculty and research leads with the division. The dollar value was $329,000 per researcher.

Looking closely at the number of interactions with industry – small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) who turn to colleges because they do not have the time or resources to innovate – Niagara College ranked third in Canada for colleges in the number of research partnerships, at 216.

Marc Nantel, PhD, vice-president of the Research, Innovation & Strategic Initiatives at the College noted that the number one ranking is a tremendous honour.

“We have been able to lead by being partners and collaborators within the College and the surrounding community,” said Nantel “We deliver value to the community, to industry, to students and faculty, and our funders have seen that commitment, so they continue to invest in us.”

Research funding allows the College to partner with SMEs in the region to conduct projects and services, which provide innovative solutions for industry. These include producing and testing prototypes, evaluating new technologies, and developing new or improved products and processes. NC Research & Innovation conducts research projects with industry partners through its Agriculture & Environment Innovation Centre, Canadian Food & Wine Institute Innovation Centre, and Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre. The division also offers support in the areas of digital media and web solutions, and business and commercialization solutions.

One example is Keyframe Studios – a St. Catharines-based award-winning animation and VFX film company – who turned to NC’s Research & Innovation Division for assistance with taking their concept prototype to reduce green-screen post-production composting time to the next level and hit the commercial market. The research team at NC’s Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre is working on the second phase of prototype development. Since no such product currently exists, the success of this device opens the door for Keyframe to significantly increase their productivity and create a market with other production companies worldwide.

 

“The team has been great. I am surprised each time I visit how talented and professional the students and staff are,” said Clint Green, co-founder of Krow VFX, a division of Keyframe Studios. “From day one we felt as if we had engineering partners and that was important to us … our success had to be the College’s success.”

 

NC’s award-winning Research & Innovation division administers research funding support from various regional, provincial and federal agencies. Students and graduates are hired to work alongside faculty researchers and assist industry partners with leaping forward in the marketplace. Students come from a variety of the College’s programs, such as Mechanical Engineering Technology, Culinary Innovation and Food Technology, Business Administration – Marketing, and Computer Programmer.

Research Infosource annually compiles listings of the Top 50 research universities, corporate R&D spenders, and research hospitals. This year marks the sixth year a list has been released for the Top 50 research colleges in Canada. A special report on all 2019 categories, including comprehensive listings, analysis and insight, will be  published Nov. 21, 2019. For more information on the Top 50 list, visit researchinfosource.com.

Niagara College’s Research & Innovation conducts research projects with industry partners through its Agriculture & Environment Innovation Centre, and the Canadian Food & Wine Institute Innovation Centre and the Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre. The division also offers support in the areas of digital media and web solutions and business and commercialization solutions. Visit ncinnovation.ca/

Niagara College offers more than 130 diploma, bachelor degree and advanced level programs; as well as more than 600 credit, vocational and general interest Part-Time Studies courses. Areas of specialization include food and wine sciences, advanced technology, media, applied health and community safety, supported by unique learning enterprises in food, wine, beer, distilling, horticulture and esthetics. For more information visit niagaracollege.ca.

Media inquiries, please contact

Julie Greco
Communications Consultant
Office: 905 641-2252 ext. 7368
Cell: 905 328-2532
jgreco@niagaracollege.ca

Michael Wales
Communications Manager
Office: 905 641-2252 ext. 7773
Cell: 905 328-4101
mwales@niagaracollege.ca

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City, GNCC team up to give women a Seat at the Table

November 5, 2019 | Advocacy, Blog, In The News, Municipal Advocacy, WIN

 The City of St. Catharines and Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce (GNCC) are teaming up to get more women on the municipal ballot, and in seats around the City Council table. 

Thanks to a grant from Women and Gender Equality Canada, in partnership with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the City is excited to launch Seat at the Table, a new mentorship program in cooperation with the GNCC’s Women in Niagara volunteer advisory council. Applications to the program open today for women who have an interest in politics willing to undergo six months of mentorship with the City’s three female councillors; Ward 1 Coun. Lori Littleton, Ward 4 Coun. Karrie Porter, and Ward 5 Coun. Dawn Dodge. 

The focus of the program will be to provide six participants with unique insight into politics and the operations of City Hall by allowing them the chance to interact with and shadow local politicians and community leaders. Participants will learn about council processes, electoral politics, community issues and running for an election. The hope is the program will drive more women — including those from marginalized and under-represented populations such as racialized, LGBTQ2S+, young and indigenous women — to enter politics in the hopes of achieving greater equality at City Hall and beyond. 

“As an organization we remain deeply committed to gender equality as just one opportunity to increase diversity and in turn better serve and represent our residents,” said City Chief Administrative Officer Shelley Chemnitz, the first woman to hold the post at the helm of the city. “Seat at the Table, and programs like it, are crucial in showing women of all ages and backgrounds that they too can be leaders in their community, that their voices matter and they can strengthen any organization.” 

Currently of the 123 elected municipal officials in Niagara only 34, or 27 per cent, are women. While that level of representation marks a record number of women elected in Niagara it falls short of a truly equitable result, or even the City’s 2021 goal of a 30 per cent minimum for female representation. 

“Governments that reflect the demographics of the community are best equipped to meet the needs of the community,” said GNCC President and Chief Executive Officer Mishka Balsom, adding, “gender equality on boards and in leadership positions should be sought not just because it is an equitable or ethical action, but because it offers actual, tangible performance benefits to organizations.” 

Seat at the Table will consist of monthly group workshops, alongside one-on-one mentorship with female councillors and community leaders. Each participant will receive a $200 honorarium and additional support for transportation and childcare costs. 

Applications close at 4 p.m. on Nov. 15. Seat at the Table is open to St. Catharines residents, aged 16 and over. Six participants will be chosen from those who apply. The program will run from December 2019 until June of 2020. 

For more information on the Seat at the Table program, or to apply, visit www.stcatharines.ca/SeatAtTheTable. 

Contact:
Julie Rorison
Chief of Staff, Mayor’s Office
jrorison@stcatharines.ca
905.688.5601 x1567 

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