It's another $50 million in additional funding for the Ontario Risk Management Program.
Minister of Agriculture Ernie Hardeman made the big announcement at DeVries Family Farms in Wellandport this afternoon.
He says this will benefit farmers in Niagara and beyond as they deal with market challenges and other risks beyond their control.
Wainfleet Mayor Kevin Gibson says this will help Niagara's farm-based economy become stronger than it already is.
Mayor Gives Update of City Affairs
Mat Siscoe's State of the City outlined accomplishments and challenges, then he took questions
NRP Plans to Expand Through Niagara
That includes adding storefronts, or offices in Niagara Falls and Welland, as well as St. Catharines
St. Catharines HART Hub Opens
Ontario government choosing these centres over drug injection sites, saying needles are left in neighbourhoods
Budget Supports Home Buying, Small Business
The provincial budget, released today, also shows this year's deficit at $13.4-billion
Niagara EMS Workers Vote to Strike
The vote was overwhelming, for better pay and more help
Thorold Votes to Reduce Council
Some councillors struggled with the change from 8 to 6, other Niagara communities are doing same
Police Looking for Pepper Spray Suspects
They say a taxi driver was sprayed
Niagara Falls Man Charged with Child Porn
Police say the investigation of a certain case started in March of 2025, leading them to an electronic device