Over the past 10 years, approximately 1,300 resident physicians have helped raise the standard of care in the Niagara region through a partnership between Niagara Health (NH) and the Niagara...
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Ask The Expert: What is inflation?
February 13, 2020
The topic of inflation comes up every month when Statistics Canada publishes its latest figures. But what is inflation, exactly? Here are 7 take-away points for understanding precisely how inflation...
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The Transportation Sector Can Drive Us Towards Sustainability
February 13, 2020
Did you know that the oil and gas and transportation sectors are the single largest sources of air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions (carbon dioxide, methane) in Canada? In fact,...
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Niagara ReStores have Your Floors Covered!
February 13, 2020
Did you know you can freshen up your home with new flooring even on the tightest budget? The Niagara Habitat ReStores carry a variety of flooring such as, vinyl planks...
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Niagara Region Increases Price of Garbage Tags
February 12, 2020
Niagara Region is changing the price of garbage tags from $2.00 per tag to $2.50 effective Feb. 1, 2020. This is to move towards full cost recovery of garbage collection and part...
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Investment Readiness Program
February 12, 2020
The Investment Readiness Program (IRP) is a new opportunity funded by the Government of Canada and administered through community foundations for social enterprises to launch, design, measure and scale their...
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No More Overdue Fines On Kids’ Stuff!
February 12, 2020
Fort Erie, Lincoln, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Pelham Public Libraries have eliminated overdue fines on children’s materials! The Boards of Directors of these systems have implemented this new policy to help remove barriers to...
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Ask the Experts: Buy First or Sell First?
February 11, 2020
If you are a homeowner and you decide to enter the market, you’re faced with a difficult question: Especially if you’ve never sold your home before. Do you buy your...
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Are Real Estate Taxes And Property Taxes The Same?
February 2, 2020
Taking that first step on the real estate ladder can mean a steep learning curve when it comes to financial terms and how they affect you. One common area of...
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This Month at Framecraft – Island Artwork makes Beautiful Home Decor
January 27, 2020
Many of us escape the cold winter weather by visiting the islands. These trips can be restorative and help us bridge the gap until the warm weather returns to Niagara. To bring some of the...
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