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June 8, 2026 – Mayor Kevin Ashe of Pickering Joins the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative

June 8, 2026 6:42 pm Leave a Comment

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Deputy Mayor Paul Ainslie Recognized by Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative with the Impact Award

May 8, 2026 4:06 pm Leave a Comment

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Mayor Cory Mason Recognized by Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative with U.S. Member of the Year Award

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Councillor Lauren Anderson of Chatham-Kent Recognized by Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative with the Ontario Member of the Year Award

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May 8, 2026 – View full press release

Working Across Borders, Great Lakes Leaders Plan for Region’s Future

March 11, 2026 11:16 pm Leave a Comment

The Great Lakes provide water to hundreds of cities and tribal nations, from Chicago to Duluth to Toronto.

Despite the distance, local leaders across the region are realizing they have a lot in common. Now, these leaders are joining together to advocate for their shared needs and to protect the shared resources of the lakes. Read more and view interview.

Andrew Montequin, WTTW
March 10, 2026, 7:16pm

Mayors From Around the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Region Launch a Historic Economic Transformation Action Plan to Build a World-Renowned Fresh Coast Economic Corridor

September 24, 2025 9:40 am Leave a Comment

September 24, 2025 – View Press Release

Cities Initiative to Pilot Innovative Water Monitoring and Citizen Science Program in the Niagara Region

September 11, 2025 1:19 pm Leave a Comment

St. Catharines, ON – September 11, 2025 – The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (Cities Initiative) is proud to announce the launch of Using Community-Based Science and Remote Sensing Data in Lake Ontario, a new four-year project aimed at citizen engagement, data collection, and testing out remote sensing technology to improve the health of Lake Ontario in the Niagara Region. Read more.