by Diana Huson | Dec 24, 2021 | Region Updates
It’s hard to believe another year is almost over! I think all of us were hopeful that 2021 would leave COVID far behind in the hopes of getting back to normal. Instead, we had a roller coaster ride of emerging waves and new variants, coupled with vaccination rollouts...
by Diana Huson | Nov 15, 2021 | Region Updates
Last week I had the privilege to attend the Toronto Global Forum as Chair of the Region’s Planning and Economic Development Committee, along with representatives from the City of St. Catharines, the City of Welland and also the City of Thorold. The event offered...
by Diana Huson | Sep 28, 2021 | Region Updates
Last Thursday’s Regional Council may have been a short one, but it included some important regional business included in two specific motions, both passing unanimously. The first included a motion on climate change, put forward by Chair Bradley at our Planning...
by Diana Huson | Aug 9, 2021 | Region Updates
In our most recent Committee of the Whole meeting, Council was tasked with evaluating a revised suite of development programs (ie. financial incentives) available to developers and property owners to encourage strategic investments. Nearly 20 years old, our current...
by Diana Huson | May 26, 2021 | Region Updates
This past week Niagara Regional Council was tasked with endorsing an option for our Natural Environment System (NES), which is an important component of Niagara’s new Official Plan. This document will guide how and where growth will take place across Niagara. The NES...
