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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
  • 2 minute read
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
  • 2 minute read
local fruit sales increase

Niagara Region Fruit Sales Rise After Tariffs Encourage Local Shopping

Niagara’s fruit farmers celebrate unprecedented sales as new tariffs reshape consumer habits, but what unexpected challenges lurk behind their success?
  • April 10, 2025
  • 2 minute read
national job losses reported

33,000 Jobs Lost Nationally with Ontario Hardest Hit

Latest employment shock hits Canada as 33,000 jobs vanish in single month, leaving economists puzzled about what comes next.
  • April 8, 2025
  • 2 minute read
march jobless rate increase

Niagara Jobless Rate Climbs to 6.5 Percent in March

Breaking news: Niagara’s unemployment rate jumps to 6.5% in March, outperforming some regions but showing concerning economic trends.
  • April 8, 2025
  • 2 minute read
ontario minimum wage increase

Ontario Workers to Get Higher Minimum Wage Starting October 1

Minimum wage in Ontario jumps to $17.60 this October, but who benefits most from this 2.4% increase?
  • April 8, 2025
  • 2 minute read
elevate living ceo highlights housing

Elevate Living CEO Helps Spotlight Niagara’s Housing Solutions

Knowledgeable Elevate Living CEO reveals innovative approaches to Niagara’s housing crisis, but critics question if these efforts are enough.
  • April 8, 2025
  • 2 minute read
niagara falls hotel tax increase

Niagara Falls New Hotel Tax Increase Aims to Boost Falls Tourism

Just as Niagara Falls prepares to raise its hotel tax to 4%, travelers wonder how this change might reshape their favorite destination.
  • April 7, 2025
  • 2 minute read
niagara beverage makers unite

Niagara Beverage Makers Continue Joining Ontario Made Initiative

Countless Niagara beverage producers embrace the Ontario Made initiative, boosting local economy while offering unique opportunities for thirsty consumers.
  • March 29, 2025
  • 2 minute read
niagara wine industry jobs

Niagara Wine Industry Supports Thousands of Jobs, Says Peller President

Canadian wine industry in Niagara creates economic prosperity with thousands of jobs, but Peller’s president reveals the most surprising impact.
  • March 26, 2025
  • 2 minute read