Creating Pathways for Youth to Enter Skilled Trades

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LOCATION — The Ontario government is investing over $4.7 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) in three Niagara Region-based projects that will provide free training to 2,318 youth, apprentices and jobseekers that will prepare them for in-demand careers in the skilled trades. This brings Ontario’s total investment in skills development and training through SDF to nearly $1.1 billion that supports …

$2.3m boost invested in Niagara to expand pediatric services

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ST. CATHARINES — Ontario is investing nearly $2.3 million to increase access to pediatric services for children and youth in Niagara Region so they have the care they need, when they need it, right in their own community. This is part of the government’s investment of an additional $330 million each year in pediatric health services at hospitals and community-based health care …

Providing More Supportive Housing in Niagara Region

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Provincial investment will support individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the community NIAGARA FALLS — The Ontario government is providing almost $4 million to help create 25 supportive housing units in the city of Niagara Falls that will support individuals and families experiencing chronic homelessness. Located at 5528 Buchanan Avenue, the two-storey, newly renovated, former motel includes bachelor apartments for …