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Third survey provides updated picture of COVID-19 impact on Niagara’s businesses

Niagara’s Economic Rapid Response Team (ERRT) now has up-to-date information on the state of recovery of Niagara’s businesses, thanks to a recently completed Niagara COVID-19 Business Impact Survey - Part 3.

This survey ran from March 29 to April 16, 2021 and was completed by 786 respondents from all 12 municipalities. The data gathered provides current business-level insight into the particular impacts on businesses, and will help Niagara’s economic development officials advocate for programs and...

Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival postponed until 2022

With the health and safety of residents, staff, and the community a top priority in Port Colborne, the annual Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival has been postponed for another year due to COVID-19.

At yesterday’s Council meeting, the Canal Days Advisory Committee presented a report with recommendations for postponing the much-loved annual event which was scheduled to take place July 30 to Aug. 2, 2021. This decision, although difficult to make, was based on current provincial legislation and public...

New online directory creates connections for Niagara businesses

Niagara Economic Development is embracing innovative, open source technologies to help Niagara business make the supply chain connections they need to succeed.

A new online business directory, available at www.niagaracanada.com, allows Niagara businesses to quickly and easily identify local partner companies that can help them streamline their supply chain, lower costs, and speed up production, all right within Niagara.

Businesses can search for connections by sector, municipality, business size...

Port Colborne looks for resident input on Lockview Park redevelopment

The City of Port Colborne is seeking resident input on the redevelopment of Lockview Park as part of the implementation of the 2020-2030 Parks and Recreation Master Plan. 

Located between John Street and Crescent Street, Lockview Park currently consists of a soccer field, open space, and public washrooms. City Council recognizes the opportunity to repurpose the park by adding various amenities, including playground equipment, and have asked staff to create a public engagement plan and redevelopment...

The 2021 Census is here!

In response to COVID-19, the 2021 Census has been redesigned to ensure Canadians and census employees are safe by limiting the amount of contact needed to participate in this important exercise. In the case of in-person visits, enumerators will be required to wear personal safety equipment (provided by Statistics Canada) as well as maintain proper physical distancing, and follow all guidelines from public health authorities. 

Completing the census questionnaire online is the best and fastest...