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From the September 25, 2008 Meeting of Regional Council
Regional Council Endorses the Community Workplace Health and Safety Charter
Regional Council endorsed the Community Workplace Health and Safety Charter, and the charter was therefore, signed by Acting Regional Chair Rigby and the Honourable Steven W. Mahoney, thereby making a public commitment to actively participate within a learning community that provides and receives best practices for the enhancement of employee physical, social and mental well-being in all employment sectors within our community.
Niagara Wine Festival
This year's festival marks the 57th year for celebrating Niagara's Grape and Wine industry. This celebration allows participants the opportunity to enjoy more than 100 events including winery tours and tastings, concerts, Niagara cuisine, artisan shows, wine seminars, family entertainment. Don't forget to come out and enjoy one of Canada's largest street parades. The Grande Parade takes place on Saturday, September 27th is expected to draw approximately 150,000 visitors to downtown St. Catharines.
Welland Canal to be Designated as a National Historic Site
Regional Council approved the initiation and the designation of the Welland Canal as a National Historic Site.Â
We're www.niagararegion.ca as of September 30th
As of September 30th we are www.niagararegion.ca, which is consistent with the Niagara Region's overall brand and the adoption of the revised logo in 2005. The change makes it easier for citizens to type in our domain name, and to remember it, to access information they need about regional government, our programs and services. Residents will start noticing our new domain name on print materials, signs and the fleet. This is an important step forward in identifying ourselves consistently as Niagara Region in all formats, in print and on the web. Niagara Region's web site received 1.7 million visits last year, and just over 1 million so far this year. We receive steady feedback from citizens and staff about ways to make our web site more user-friendly. On September 30th, you'll also notice changes to Niagara Region's home page based on these comments and evaluations. It is the first step in reviewing and updating Niagara's web site to provide better information about regional government and the services we provide to our citizens.
Regional Council Approves Contribution to Brock University Centre of Innovation
Regional Council approved a $2 million contribution to the Brock University Centre of Innovation for Biomanufacturing with the establishment of a Memorandum of Understanding with Niagara Economic Development Corporation, Brock University and the Region so that economic prosperity is encouraged.
Regional Council Approves the 2008-2009 Accessibility Plan
Regional Council approved the 2008-2009 Accessibility Plan, which has been prepared to address any issues and barriers preventing persons with disabilities from participating fully in the life of the community. Ultimately, the Accessibility Plan is intended to identify, remove and prevent all barriers that may impede residents and visitors from accessing and using municipal services within the responsibility of the Regional Municipality of Niagara. Accessibility planning will no long be an afterthought but instead will become ingrained in the normal operating policies and procedures.
Send Tobacco to the Penalty Box... .Pledge to be Tobacco Free
Regional Councillors were invited to attend the launch of the "Send Tobacco to the Penalty Box... ..Pledge to be Tobacco Free" initiative, a new partnership with the Niagara IceDogs which addresses the goal of tobacco-free sports and recreation in Niagara, on September 27, 2008, at 7 p.m. at the Jack Gatecliff Arena.
To purchase tickets, please call 905-481-4444 or purchase online at www.ticketmaster.ca.
Regional Staff to be Actively Involved in the Implementation of the NHS HIP
Regional Council received a report that identifies for the Board of Health the current issues relevant to the public health services currently provided that will be impacted by the Niagara Health System Hospital Improvement Plan (NHS HIP), if approved after review by the LINH. Regional Council recommended that the appropriate Regional staff be actively involved during the implementation of the Plan.
Increased Prosperity for Niagara Families Living in Poverty
Regional Council supported the reinvestment of the cost savings in social assistance, as a result of the implementation of the Ontario Child Benefit, towards increasing prosperity for Niagara families living in poverty.
Library of Scenic Bicycle Routes in Niagara Available on the Niagara Region's Website
Regional Council were apprised of the Web Mapping Tool: Library of Scenic Bicycle Routes in Niagara, which is a user friendly web library of nearly 250 scenic bicycle rides to assist residents and visitor in pre-planning their bicycle tours in Niagara. For further information, visit: http://www.niagararegion.ca/exploring/cycle/Bicycle-Niagara.aspx
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2009 Meeting Schedule - September to December 31, 2009 Approved!
Regional Council approved the 2009 Meeting Schedule - September to December 31, 2009. Copies of the schedule are available by contacting the Clerk's Department.