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youth jobless rate concerns

March Niagara Youth Jobless Rate Highlights Local Employment Gaps

Despite young workers seeing improved job prospects in Niagara compared to Toronto, significant barriers persist for marginalized youth seeking employment opportunities.
  • April 23, 2025
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Lincoln Fabrics Redevelopment Moving Ahead After Delays and Tariffs

Delayed for years, the Lincoln Fabrics redevelopment project finally advances with plans to transform a historic industrial site into vibrant mixed-use spaces.
  • April 23, 2025
randwood estate development halted

Ontario Tribunal Ends Solmar’s Randwood Estate Development Battle

Tribunal’s landmark ruling crushes developer’s plans for historic Randwood Estate, but the fight for heritage preservation isn’t over.
  • April 23, 2025
marlotta family centre construction

Gillian’s Place Begins Construction on $10M Marlotta Family Centre for Violence Prevention

Unveiling a revolutionary $10M center in Niagara, Gillian’s Place breaks ground on a facility that promises to transform domestic violence support services.
  • April 23, 2025
grease clogs pipes issues

Niagara Falls Warns: Grease in Pipes Causes Major Issues

When grease enters Niagara Falls’ sewer system, costly backups and environmental damage follow—but simple prevention could save thousands.
  • April 22, 2025
welland s new arena project

Welland Approves $107M Four-Pad Arena to Replace Aging Rinks

Modern $107M four-pad arena project in Welland promises to transform ice sports, but the true community impact remains…
  • April 22, 2025
fort erie ev stations funded

Fort Erie EV Charging Stations Will Now Have Four New With $116K Grant

Ontario’s EV infrastructure expands with four new Fort Erie charging stations, but what unexpected benefits await local drivers?
  • April 22, 2025
tourism revenue growth forecast

Tourism NOTL Forecasts $2.2m Revenue After $400k Spend to Attract More Visitors

Following Niagara-on-the-Lake’s ambitious marketing strategy, tourism revenues are projected to soar while supporting thousands of local jobs—but at what cost?
  • April 15, 2025
niagara businesses global growth

Free Virtual Event to Guide Niagara Businesses in Global Growth

Modern businesses in Niagara can unlock global potential at this free virtual event, but hurdles remain for unprepared entrepreneurs.
  • April 15, 2025
welland seeks trade connections

Welland Mayor and Officials Seek Trade Ties at Germany’s Hannover Fair

Journey with Welland officials to Hannover Fair as they hunt for global partners that could transform the city’s economic landscape.
  • April 15, 2025