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St. Catharines unveils new economic development and tourism strategy

St. Catharines unveils new economic development and tourism strategy

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The City of St. Catharines unveiled it’s updated economic development and tourism strategy, a guiding document providing policies, programs and initiatives ensuring the City continues its vision to be a safe, innovative, sustainable and caring community today and for future generations. At its September 24, 2024 meeting, St. Catharines City Council approved the Economic Development and Tourism Strategy: 2024 to 2029.

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Welland Canal’s industrial legacy helps to draw in major investments

Welland Canal’s industrial legacy helps to draw in major investments

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The Welland Canal’s industrial legacy helped give Niagara the tools to draw in major investments create opportunities for businesses, such as playing aa leadership role in Canada’s growing electric vehicle supply chain.

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i.d.e.a. Fund Applications Now Open

i.d.e.a. Fund Applications Now Open

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Applications for Cohort 3 of the i.d.e.a. Fund program are now open!

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$40,000 grant helps a new Canadian play make its world premier at the Foster Festival in St. Catharines

$40,000 grant helps a new Canadian play make its world premier at the Foster Festival in St. Catharines

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The Foster Festival is extending this year’s performance season with a new Canadian production in St. Catharines with funding from FedDev Ontario and the Tourism Growth Program.

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Niagara to host 2025 Ontario Parasport Games

Niagara to host 2025 Ontario Parasport Games

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Sport Niagara is excited to announce Niagara will welcome athletes, managers, coaches, officials, and volunteers from across Ontario for the 44th Ontario Parasport Games in May 2025.

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Short sea shipping can boost economy, reduce emissions

Short sea shipping can boost economy, reduce emissions

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Niagara’s marine advantage could put it at the forefront of fresh shipping strategies with the potential to slash emissions and ease congestion.

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Mega Worlds in St. Catharines a spectacular success

Mega Worlds in St. Catharines a spectacular success

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St. Catharines has once again shown its ability to host world-class rowing events. Over eight days, St. Catharines welcomed the world for an incredible display of rowing at the 2024 World Rowing Senior, Under 23 and Under 19 Championships, bringing together more than 1,183 athletes from more than 60 countries to compete at the historic Royal Canadian Henley Rowing Course.

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St. Catharines among Canada's 'best affordable' places to live

St. Catharines among Canada's 'best affordable' places to live

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Maclean's Magazine list St. Catharines among Canada's 'best affordable cities.'

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Have your say on proposed amendments to Community Improvement Plans

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The City of St. Catharines wants to hear from residents on proposed amendments to the 2015 and 2020 Community Improvement Plans. The amendments aim to provide flexibility in project completion deadlines and introduce new support measures for property improvements.

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Brock University ranked top university in Canada for sport management research

Brock University ranked top university in Canada for sport management research

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For the 2nd consecutive year Brock University in St. Catharines is ranked as the top university in Canada for sport management research.

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