FedDev Ontario invests $4 million to increase production at St. Catharines manufacturer

The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced an investment of nearly $4 million for St. Catharines-based FBT Inc., a family-owned advanced manufacturer of precision machine components and parts, for upgrades that will to increase its machine components and parts production by 75 percent, create 40 skilled jobs and support domestic manufacturing capacity for southern Ontario’s leading EV manufa...

Major investments jump-start both ends of the Welland Canal

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New energy is being channeled into the Welland Canal by major government investments in Port Colborne and St. Catharines.

Grape and Wine Festival aims to grow in 2023

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The City of St. Catharines is among the founding partners for Grape and Wine and proud hosts of many of the festival’s signature events at Montebello Park and it’s two parades in Downtown St. Catharines. St. Catharines is also proud to be home to some of the amazing wineries featured as part of Grape and Wine festivities.

Largest Great Lakes fleet makes home port in Niagara

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At the core of many of the products Canadians take for granted are the fingerprints of Canada’s largest Great Lakes shipping fleet. Algoma Central, headquartered in downtown St. Catharines, owns a fleet of 84 ships, 29 of which carry domestic cargo. Those ships carry an outsized share of cargo through Niagara’s Welland Canal. In 2022 alone, 41% of the domestic tonnage that passed through the Canal was carried by Algoma.

Explore Film Production Opportunities in Niagara

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Explore Film Production Opportunities in Niagara. Join filmmakers, producers, and funders for a dynamic discussion focused on expanding film production opportunities in the region. This free Mighty Niagara Film Festival event event brings together passionate individuals dedicated to supporting the local film industry.

Federal government unveils new tourism growth strategy

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Minister of Tourism (and Associate Minister of Finance) Randy Boissonnault unveiled the new Federal Tourism Growth Strategy, entitled Canada 365: Welcoming the world. Every day.

Strong Mayor Powers Expanded to St. Catharines Mayor

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The Ontario government is expanding strong mayor powers to the mayors of 26 large and fast-growing municipalities, including St. Catharines, that have committed to a housing pledge as part of the province’s work to build 1.5 million homes by 2031.

Heddle Shipyards and Team Vigilance Launch a Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel

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Heddle Shipyards in St. Catharines and Team Vigilance Launch a Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel

Register now to learn about the learn about the recently launched Entrepreneur Success Initiative

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The City of St. Catharines and the Toronto Business Development Centre (TBDC) are inviting our local partners to learn about the recently launched Entrepreneur Success Initiative (ESI) at our ESI Business Forum June 6 at 10:30 a.m.

Funding announced for second phase of Port Weller Dry Docks Cargo Terminal Project

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Thank you Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, and the Federal Government for your support of St. Catharines! Today, the minister announced an investment of up to $5.2 million, under the National Trade Corridors Fund, for the second phase of the Port Weller Dry Docks Cargo Terminal Project.

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FedDev Ontario invests $4 million to increase production at St. Catharines manufacturer

Major investments jump-start both ends of the Welland Canal

Grape and Wine Festival aims to grow in 2023

Largest Great Lakes fleet makes home port in Niagara

Explore Film Production Opportunities in Niagara

Federal government unveils new tourism growth strategy

Strong Mayor Powers Expanded to St. Catharines Mayor

Heddle Shipyards and Team Vigilance Launch a Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel

Register now to learn about the learn about the recently launched Entrepreneur Success Initiative

Funding announced for second phase of Port Weller Dry Docks Cargo Terminal Project

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