January 2024 Newsletter

City of Niagara Falls launches new online building permit and planning application portal

The City of Niagara Falls is excited to introduce our new CityView Portal. CityView is an all-in-one community development software designed to streamline planning and building permit applications through a paperless process that enhances our customer communication and internal productivity.

To access the portal, you must register for a MyCity Dashboard account. The online portal will provide step-by-step instructions on creating an account, submitting an application, or making a payment.

Government of Canada announces $15 million for My Main Street Program

On January 16, My Main Street joined the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for FedDevOntario to announce a $15-million investment for the Canadian Urban Institute to continue the My Main Street program in 2024.

The investment supports the stabilization and revitalization of main streets and neighbourhoods that continue to attract people to southern Ontario’s communities. Since 2022, My Main Street has provided direct-to-business and community support on southern Ontario’s main streets, recognizing their vital role in Canada’s culture and economic prosperity.

Ontario welcomes report on electrification and energy future

On January 19, Todd Smith, Minister of Energy, released the following statement in regards to leveraging Ontario’s clean grid and innovative energy sector to power Ontario’s growing economy and population:

"Ontario’s Clean Energy Opportunity, builds on our government’s Powering Ontario’s Growth plan and provides valuable insights and recommendations for future long-term integrated planning. It also outlines the incredible opportunity Ontario has to leverage our clean energy advantage to continue to compete for and land new jobs and investments.”

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