City of Niagara Falls: News + Updates

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New Adult Programming (18+)
At the MacBain Community Centre

Registration for adult programming at the MacBain Community Centre is now open!

Some opportunities for adults 18+ include Hatha Yoga, Total Resistance Exercise (TRX), Davinci Stick, and pickleball. Registration is required!

To learn more about the New MacBain Community Centre and register for classes, visit niagarafalls.c a/macbain

Sports Wall of Fame
Nominate a Deserving Athlete Today!

The deadline to submit nominations for the Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame Class of 2022 is this Friday, May 6th!

Nominate an Athlete, Team, or Builder that has made a significant impact on the Niagara Falls sports community.

To learn more, visit niagarafalls.ca.

Draft 2022 Asset Management Plan
We Want to Hear From You!

The City of Niagara Falls is committed to making ongoing improvements & updates to our asset management plans & programming, and is collecting feedback on the Draft 2022 Asset Management Plan.

Help us provide the best value level of service for the costs involved and give feedback by May 6th.

Want to learn more about the importance of asset management? Check out this video.

To learn more, visit niagarafalls.ca.

Niagara Falls Farmers' Market
Get Ready for Market Season!

Rhubarb & asparagus season is upon us!

On May 14th, between 7AM to 1PM, join us at the MacBain Community Centre for the return of the Niagara Falls' Farmers Market. Every Saturday, rain or shine, our best local farmers, growers, makers and bakers will be set up for the community to enjoy.

For more information visit www.niagarafalls.ca/living/market, or follow the Farmers' Market on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for regular updates.

See you there!

Canada Day 2022
Call for Volunteer and Parade Participants

The Recreation & Culture Department is excited to announce the 2022 Niagara Falls Canada Day Parade, and this year’s theme of Sport & Healthy, Active Living.

Interested in participating?

Parade Entries: Any group interested in participating in the parade is required to fill out the Application Form.
- Entries must reflect the Sport & Healthy, Active, Living theme.
- Applications are subject to review, and a spot is not guaranteed.
- Performers, entertainers, bands, etc., that charge a fee are still asked to fill out the form and include information about their price and act.
- Entries are due by May 24th.

Volunteers: Community members looking to volunteer are asked to fill out the Parade Volunteer Form.

Parade forms and more information can be found at: niagarafalls.ca/events/annual-events/canada-day/

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Let's Talk Niagara Falls
What's New?

Let's Talk Affordable Housing
The Provincial Housing Affordability Task Force submitted its report on the state of Ontario’s housing market. Among its proposals are measures to reduce the cost to buy, build, and rent property. Have your say! On May 10th Council will consider the Task Force recommendations further. Comments will be received until May 5th.

To learn more, visit letstalk.niagarafalls.ca

Let's Talk Public Art at the Niagara Falls Exchange
The City is excited to announce that the new Niagara Falls Exchange will be home to an original piece of Canadian public art!

Five artists or creative artist teams were “short-listed” to participate in a Request for Proposal (RFP) and provided a stipend to produce a detailed design concept. The designs are now posted online.

Provide your comments on the proposals for public art at the Niagara Falls Exchange! Engagement closes May 5th.

Visit letstalk.niagarafalls.ca to learn more!

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PenFinancial Credit Union Presents Mother Earth Day
Come Celebrate the Environment

Learn, interact, and celebrate the environment at this year's PenFinancial Mother Earth Day!

The event will include interactive environmental and health focused demonstrations, as well as educational opportunities, and access to dozens of earth-friendly local businesses and organizations.

Mother Earth Day will take place at Firemen's Park in Niagara Falls from 9AM to 4PM on Saturday, June 11th (rain or shine.)
Entry is free!

Hope to see you there!

To learn more, visit motherearthday.ca

City of Niagara Falls Employment Opportunities
Join Our Team!

Are you a professional and passionate person looking to help shape our community, or do you know someone who is?

Check out our list of current opportunities:

Municipal Works
Inspection & Survey Students
Infrastructure Asset Management Student
Apply by: 05/06/22

Planning, Building & Development
Planner 1
Apply by: 05/20/22

Recreation & Culture
Special Events & Programs Student
Apply by: 05/06/22

Lifeguards & Swim Instructors
Ongoing

Various
Labourers/ Truck Drivers
Apply by: 05/06/22

Temporary Clerical Support
Apply by: 05/13/22

To learn more, or apply, visit niagarafalls.ca/jobs

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Niagara Tourism Relief Fund
Applications are Open

On April 6th, it was announced that the Tourism Partnership of Niagara (Niagara Tourism) received a contribution of $8.5 million from the Government of Canada to deliver the Tourism Relief Fund to tourism businesses in Southern Ontario.

Support is available for small businesses in the tourism sector to recover from the impacts of the pandemic and seize new market opportunities.

Applications must be submitted by May 15th, 2022.

To learn more and register, visit niagarafalls.ca

Platinum Jubilee Tea at Niagara Falls History Museum
Join us to celebrate her Majesty Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee with a classic afternoon tea at the Niagara Falls History Museum.
To learn more, visit niagarafallsmuseums.ca

Municipal Election- Octobr 24, 2022
Interested in running? The candidate nomination period is now open until August 19, 2022 at 2 p.m.
For more information visit niagarafalls.ca.

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Annual Hydrant Flushing
The City of Niagara Falls began its annual fire hydrant flushing program during the last week of April 2022. This is part of a scheduled preventative maintenance program to help maintain good water quality and to improve water flow in your neighbourhood.
Questions? Please contact the Municipal Service Centre at 905-356-1355.

Spring Branch Collection
With warmer weather finally approaching, curbside branch collection will run May 2-27.
Learn more at niagararegion.ca.

Mountainview LemonAID Day
Mountainview LemonAID Day is a fun, family day that gives children and families the opportunity to set up their own stand to sell lemonade and donate all of the proceeds to FACS Niagara to send kids to camp. Register now to set up your own stand on June 12th. For more information, visit facsniagarafoundation.org.

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Niagara 2022 Summer Games
Be the first to get your tickets to attend the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games, which are scheduled from August 6th - 21st.
Purchase tickets at niagara2022games.ca

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World Turtle Day
Is your child between the ages of 5-13? This May 14th come SHELL-ebrate World Turtle Day with us at Woodend Conservation Area! This fun outdoor family-friendly event will bring awareness to endangered turtles and their habitats within the Niagara Region.
10AM-1PM, Woodland Conservation Area. Registration Required. To learn more, visit niagara2022games.ca

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Summer Company Program
The Niagara Falls Small Business Enterprise Centre has opened applications for the Ontario Summer Company program! Students who are between the ages of 15 and 29, and returning to school in the Fall can qualify for a $3,000 grant to run a summer business!
Learn more: niagarafalls.ca/summercompany