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SUMMARY:Fostered Playwrights Festival - Tips For Living Without Your Dog by Brad Austin
DESCRIPTION:The first of four selections from emerging and established Canadian playwrights\, professionally performed and directed in public readings. \nWeekend passes and single tickets available. \nThe Foster Festival Box Office: 1.844.735.4832 x3 (MON-FRI\, 10am-4pm).
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/fostered-playwrights-festival-tips-for-living-without-your-dog-by-brad-austin/
LOCATION:Sons & Daughters Winery\, 1389 Effingham Street\, Ridgeville\, ON\, L0S 1E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260418T130000
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SUMMARY:Fostered Playwrights Festival - Euchre Night by Norm Foster
DESCRIPTION:The second of four selections from emerging and established Canadian playwrights\, professionally performed and directed in public readings. \nWeekend passes and single tickets available. \nThe Foster Festival Box Office at 1.844.735.4832 x3 (MON-FRI\, 10am-4pm).
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/fostered-playwrights-festival-euchre-night-by-norm-foster/
LOCATION:Sons & Daughters Winery\, 1389 Effingham Street\, Ridgeville\, ON\, L0S 1E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:Fostered Playwrights Festival - Every Little Thing by Emily Oriold
DESCRIPTION:The third of four selections from emerging and established Canadian playwrights\, professionally performed and directed in public readings. \nWeekend passes and single tickets available. \nThe Foster Festival Box Office at 1.844.735.4832 x3 (MON-FRI\, 10am-4pm).
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/fostered-playwrights-festival-every-little-thing-by-emily-oriold/
LOCATION:Sons & Daughters Winery\, 1389 Effingham Street\, Ridgeville\, ON\, L0S 1E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260419T130000
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DTSTAMP:20260403T184244
CREATED:20260204T154201Z
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SUMMARY:Fostered Playwrights Festival - Long Term Karen by Lisa Horner
DESCRIPTION:The fourth and final selection from emerging and established Canadian playwrights\, professionally performed and directed in public readings. \nWeekend passes and single tickets available. \nThe Foster Festival Box Office at 1.844.735.4832 x3 (MON-FRI\, 10am-4pm).
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/fostered-playwrights-festival-long-term-karen-by-lisa-horner/
LOCATION:Sons & Daughters Winery\, 1389 Effingham Street\, Ridgeville\, ON\, L0S 1E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTSTAMP:20260403T184244
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Canada 2026
DESCRIPTION:The theme of Earth Day Canada’s 2026 media campaign is Conscious Consumption. It encourages us to consume less\, but better\, in order to reduce our impact on the planet while improving our quality of life\, without necessarily implying deprivation. \nThe Earth Day Canada campaign aims to encourage citizens\, municipalities\, organizations and businesses to commit to conscious practices\, whether they are energy-related\, material\, digital\, organizational\, behavioral or collective. The goal: to promote a simpler\, more inclusive and sustainable way of life\, aligned with planetary boundaries.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/earth-day-canada-2026/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Belonging,Community Belonging,Environment,Health and Wellness,Learning & Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260422T110000
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SUMMARY:THE NON-PROFIT BLUEPRINT\, From Ask to Impact: Communicating for Donor Trust and Retention
DESCRIPTION:You’re doing meaningful work — but non-profits across Canada are experiencing unprecedented workforce instability driven by high turnover\, chronic staffing shortages\, reduced volunteer engagement\, rising burnout\, and increasing mental health concerns. These pressures directly impact organizational capacity\, service delivery\, and long-term sustainability. \nThis four-part series is designed to help non-profit leaders strengthen their organizations with practical\, usable strategies. Each 90-minute session focuses on a key area of resilience and growth: creative HR and hiring solutions\, donor communication for trust and retention\, using digitization and technology to secure funding\, and improving grant writing and reporting. \nApril 22\nFrom Ask to Impact: Communicating for Donor Trust and Retention\nPresenter: Allie Hughes\, Chief Strategy Officer\, Delta4Digital \nRegistration: \nNon-profit organizations: $40/session plus tax \nFor more information and to register click here.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/the-non-profit-blueprint-from-ask-to-impact-communicating-for-donor-trust-and-retention/
LOCATION:Four Points by Sheraton\, 3530 Schmon Pkwy\, Thorold\, Ontario\, l2v 4y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Giving & Leadership,Learning & Education,Work & Employment
ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@gncc.ca
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SUMMARY:Building Safer Communities Grant Program Impact Event
DESCRIPTION:Niagara Region is pleased to be hosting the Building Safer Communities Grant Program Impact Event to celebrate and share the successes of programs funded through the Building Safer Communities Grant Program. The Grant Program supported community-based initiatives for children\, youth\, and young adults who are at risk of gun and gang involvement. \nThis event is an opportunity to learn how funded services work together across the community to support young people and families\, with a focus on priority populations\, including Black youth\, girls and young women\, Indigenous youth\, and newcomer youth.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/building-safer-communities-grant-program-impact-event/
LOCATION:MacBain Community Centre\, 7150 Montrose Road\, Niagara Falls\, Ontario\, L2H 3N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Belonging,Community Belonging,Community Safety,Learning & Education,Safety and Security
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
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SUMMARY:2026 Census of Population and Census of Agriculture\, Statistics Canada
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Census\, Statistics Canada\, May 01 – 31\, 2026 \nEvery five years\, Canadians are invited to participate in the census. \nThe Census of Population helps paint a statistical portrait of Canada’s diverse population and the places where we live by collecting demographic\, social and economic information from households across Canada. \nThe Census of Agriculture is conducted at the same time and collects information about every agricultural operation in Canada. \nThe next census will take place in May 2026.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/2026-census-of-population-and-census-of-agriculture-statistics-canada/
LOCATION:Ontario
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260507
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T155051Z
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SUMMARY:GO Open Data Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Common Ground: Building Canada’s Open Digital Foundation – May 5-6\, 2026 \nThis conference will bring together government leaders\, technology experts\, and open data practitioners to explore how shared digital infrastructure can support better decision-making\, stronger communities\, and a more resilient public sector. \nAcross Canada\, governments are investing in data\, platforms\, and analytics — but too often in isolation. This conference focuses on the common ground we need to build together: interoperable standards\, trusted data\, and open systems that allow information to flow securely across organizations and jurisdictions. \nThrough four core program areas\, the conference will examine how Canada can move from fragmented digital assets to a coherent\, open digital foundation: \nEvent Schedule \nMay 5\, 2026 (Virtual): Interactive Workshops and Technical Deep-Dives.\nMay 6\, 2026 (In-Person): Main Conference at Mississauga City Hall\, 12th Floor. \n2026 Conference Pillars: \n\nStandards as the Blueprint: Ensuring interoperability and data validation.\nSovereignty\, Security\, and Trust: Navigating ethics\, legalities\, and digital twins.\nPractical Implementation: Case studies and the business case for digital twins.\nAI as the Potential Bridge: Exploring AI as a data “glue” or a source of new challenges.\n\nCall for Submissions         \nConference organizers are seeking speakers to lead the conversation. They welcome proposals for technical/applied presentations (30 minutes in length) \nHow to Apply: please send your proposal or inquiry to conference@go-opendata.ca
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/go-open-data-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Learning & Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260506T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184244
CREATED:20260327T190439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T190702Z
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SUMMARY:THE NON-PROFIT BLUEPRINT\, Digitization and Technology for Securing Funding
DESCRIPTION:You’re doing meaningful work — but non-profits across Canada are experiencing unprecedented workforce instability driven by high turnover\, chronic staffing shortages\, reduced volunteer engagement\, rising burnout\, and increasing mental health concerns. These pressures directly impact organizational capacity\, service delivery\, and long-term sustainability. \nThis four-part series is designed to help non-profit leaders strengthen their organizations with practical\, usable strategies. Each 90-minute session focuses on a key area of resilience and growth: creative HR and hiring solutions\, donor communication for trust and retention\, using digitization and technology to secure funding\, and improving grant writing and reporting. \nMay 6\nPresenter: Doris Fiander\, AI Strategy Advisor and Speaker\, Gowest.ai and Quantum Growth AI \nRegistration: \nNon-profit organizations: $40/session plus tax \nFor more information and to register click here. \n  \n  \n 
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/the-non-profit-blueprint-digitization-and-technology-for-securing-funding/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Giving & Leadership,Learning & Education,Work & Employment
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260513
DTSTAMP:20260403T184244
CREATED:20260223T161707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T162735Z
UID:23956-1778544000-1778630399@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:Deadline to provide input to 2026-2029 Draft Federal Sustainable Development Strategy
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of this consultation is to allow interested people in Canada and Canadians to provide input on the draft 2026-2029 Federal Sustainable Development Strategy before it is considered by Cabinet and tabled in Parliament in November 2026. \nhttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/corporate/transparency/consultations/share-your-throughts-draft-2026-2029-federal-sustainable-development-strategy.html \nVirtual public consultation webinars are available until April 29\, 2026.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/deadline-to-provide-input-to-2026-2029-draft-federal-sustainable-development-strategy/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260512T160000
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CREATED:20260324T172853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T173414Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Sport Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Youth Sport Summit is an applied event that aims to bring together sport\, physical activity\, and physical education professionals to understand best practices and learn from other like-minded experts. Whether you are a coach\, volunteer\, teacher\, or administrator that has a best practice\, lesson learned\, or key program/initiative to be highlighted–we want to hear from you. \nMarika Warner\, Director of Research and Insights\, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) Launchpad is the keynote speaker for the event. \nRegistration closes May 7th\, 2026
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/youth-sport-summit/
LOCATION:Brock University\, 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning & Education,Recreation & Sports
ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Healthy Youth Development through Sport":MAILTO:chyds@brocku.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260520T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184244
CREATED:20260327T190732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T191053Z
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SUMMARY:THE NON-PROFIT BLUEPRINT\, Grant Writing and Reporting
DESCRIPTION:You’re doing meaningful work — but non-profits across Canada are experiencing unprecedented workforce instability driven by high turnover\, chronic staffing shortages\, reduced volunteer engagement\, rising burnout\, and increasing mental health concerns. These pressures directly impact organizational capacity\, service delivery\, and long-term sustainability. \nThis four-part series is designed to help non-profit leaders strengthen their organizations with practical\, usable strategies. Each 90-minute session focuses on a key area of resilience and growth: creative HR and hiring solutions\, donor communication for trust and retention\, using digitization and technology to secure funding\, and improving grant writing and reporting. \n\nMay 20\nGrant Writing and Reporting\nPresenters: Diana Cihak\, President and Senior Grant Writer\, and Julie Yates\, Executive Assistant\, Upper Edge Consulting\, LLC \n\nRegistration: \nNon-profit organizations: $40/session plus tax \nFor more information and to register click here. \n  \n 
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/the-non-profit-blueprint-grant-writing-and-reporting/
LOCATION:Four Points by Sheraton\, 3530 Schmon Pkwy\, Thorold\, Ontario\, l2v 4y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Giving & Leadership,Learning & Education,Work & Employment
ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@gncc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260708T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260708T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184244
CREATED:20260128T225113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T225447Z
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SUMMARY:Ontario Trillium Foundation Youth Opportunities Fund: Youth Innovations and Family Innovations Grant Deadline
DESCRIPTION:The Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF) invests in community-led projects that play an essential role in creating safe spaces\, empowering youth and families\, supporting career pathways and addressing issues faced by our communities. \nYOF prioritizes grassroots groups that are looking to address the experiences of Indigenous (First Nation\, Metis or Inuit) and/or Black youth who continue to face systemic barriers and oppression. \nSupporting grassroots groups and community-based collaboratives led by people who share identities\, lived experiences and who face the same systemic barriers as those who will benefit from their projects is integral to YOF’s funding priorities. Projects led by and for communities play a key role in developing solutions that are tailored to the needs of communities and providing appropriate support for those with similar experiences. \nInvestments made through YOF extend beyond project funding. Grant recipients receive capacity building support to learn and grow through specialized coaching and mentorship. \nWhether your group wants to pilot a new project or expand an existing one\, YOF offers a range of grants that may be the right fit for your group.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/ontario-trillium-foundation-youth-opportunities-fund-youth-innovations-and-family-innovations-grant-deadline/
LOCATION:Ontario
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260819T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260819T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184244
CREATED:20260127T223335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T223351Z
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SUMMARY:Ontario Trillium Foundation Seed Grant Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Build capacity and prepare for future programming\nSeed grants help organizations\, municipalities\, and First Nations improve how they deliver programs and services that directly benefit community members. Applicants can apply for funding to carry out projects focused on: \n\norganizational planning\npiloting a new program\nbuilding their capacity to plan for future programs and services\n\nThe grant application period is from July 22\, 2026 to August 19\, 2026\, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/ontario-trillium-foundation-seed-grant-deadline/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Giving & Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261104T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184244
CREATED:20260128T223452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T224355Z
UID:23853-1793811600-1793811600@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:Ontario Trillium Foundation Grow Grant Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Scale up a program and service to benefit your community\nGrow grants range from $100\,000 to $600\,000 over 2 or 3 years. Grants support established programs and services that have a proven track record of success and meet community need. Applicants can apply for funding to expand\, improve or adapt an existing program or service. \nThe grant application period is from October 7\, 2026 to November 4\, 2026\, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/ontario-trillium-foundation-grow-grant-deadline/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Giving & Leadership
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