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Dave Augustyn @daveaugustyn.bsky.social · 4d

Amazing 50th Anniversary Pilgrimage at Notre Dame College School yesterday. Wonderful that so many alumni and reps from other Niagara Catholic schools joined in. Congratulations to students, staff, and organizers for continuing the tradition of putting our faith into action — “feet to the gospel.”

Dave Augustyn @daveaugustyn.bsky.social · 8d

Looking forward to walking the Notre Dame College School Pilgrimage this Sunday! Hey, Class of ‘88, see you there?

Dave Augustyn @daveaugustyn.bsky.social · 22d

So wonderful to see and hear Mark Lalama and “Alarm Alarm” perform at the Performing Arts Centre tonight in St. Catharines (aka the Walter-Ostanek-accordion-City)! Great family, friends, and fans reunion!

Dave Augustyn @daveaugustyn.bsky.social · Sep 30

Today, on National Day for #TruthAndReconciliation, let’s recognize the impact of residential schools, and the painful, ongoing effects on all Indigenous peoples.
Let’s also commit to working to achieve “free, prior, and informed consent” when taking actions which may which impact them.
#NDTR

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Dave Augustyn @daveaugustyn.bsky.social · Sep 26

Rest in peace, Jim.
A tireless leader & advocate for St. Catharines & for the Niagara Peninsula.
He was a mentor for me as Mayor & Councillor — he graciously offered much advice and help.
Thank you for your 55-years of dedicated public service in elected office.
#RIP #OnPoli

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Dave Augustyn @daveaugustyn.bsky.social · Sep 26

Great turnout, networking, information, and reports at the Niagara Industrial Association membership meeting in #Lincoln this morning! On display: the vital importance and vibrancy of industrial enterprises across Niagara!
#NiagaraIndustrialAssociation @townoflincolnon.bsky.social

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Dave Augustyn @daveaugustyn.bsky.social · Sep 24

Great to be reunited with April Jeffs, former Wainfleet Mayor, Mayor Jim Diodati, Niagara Falls, and Mayor Wayne Redekop, Fort Erie, at the South Niagara Chamber of Commerce Mayor’s Breakfast yesterday! #MayorsBreakfast

Dave Augustyn @daveaugustyn.bsky.social · Sep 22

Fabulous Ontario NDP Convention in #NiagaraFalls this weekend!
Thanks to all the delegates from across Ontario for attending.
We are focused on delivering public health care and education, lowering costs for families, and protecting and creating good paying jobs!
@ontariondp #ONDP #onpoli

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Dave Augustyn @daveaugustyn.bsky.social · Sep 18

Grateful to attend 2025 International Plowing Match in Grassie in #NiagaraWest this morning.
A wonderful way to celebrate and honour farmers and everything agricultural!
Thanks to farmers, sponsors, volunteers, and visitors!
#IPM2025
#agriculture #farmersfeedfamilies

Dave Augustyn @daveaugustyn.bsky.social · Sep 13

Donated blood today in #Pelham at the #MeridianCommunityCentre.

Canadian Blood Services is back in #Fonthill on December 5. Please consider giving blood too!

#InYouToGive

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Dave Augustyn @daveaugustyn.bsky.social · Sep 8

Thanks to all Members for a great AGM this evening for the #NiagaraWest #NDP Riding Association.
Congratulations to our new Executive members! I’m looking forward to serving with you, Autumn, Skylar, Mike, Will, Michael, Sue, Natalia, and Adam! @ontariondp.bsky.social @ndp.ca

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Dave Augustyn @daveaugustyn.bsky.social · Sep 6

Congratulations Mayor Campion & the City of Welland for the great Disco-themed event supporting Niagara Nutrition Partners, Niagara Catholic Education Foundation, and Education Foundation of Niagara (DSBN).
@niagaranutritionpartners
@educationfoundationofniagara @niagaracatholicdsb @cityofwelland

Dave Augustyn @daveaugustyn.bsky.social · Aug 13

How refreshing! Great to see a community paper with these Guiding Principles.
(Thanks to the family member who picked up the Paris Independent as they traveled through Paris, Ontario, today.)
#Principled

Dave Augustyn @daveaugustyn.bsky.social · Aug 3

Beautiful sunny day in
#PortColborne at the Annual Canal Days festival. Great food. Great music. Great times!

Dave Augustyn @daveaugustyn.bsky.social · Jul 10

Back home after a wonderful trip to Nova Scotia via Ottawa for Canada Day. Congratulations to Terry Fox Foundation “Ride of Hope” members for being part of ceremonies. Good luck today to #FinishIt in NFLD!
#TBT @terryfoxfoundation.bsky.social

Dave Augustyn @daveaugustyn.bsky.social · Jun 27

Thanks Councillors @lauraip.bsky.social & Morocco for moving and @niagararegion.bsky.social for unanimously endorsing the Code of Conduct to Prevent Human Trafficking tonight!
The Code provides strategies to develop a zero-tolerance approach to Human Trafficking in the #NiagaraRegion.

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Dave Augustyn @daveaugustyn.bsky.social · Jun 26

Hot out again tonight but making progress on replacing the floor in our pergola. Reusing old wood again. 🔨 🪚

Dave Augustyn @daveaugustyn.bsky.social · Jun 26

Here’s some coverage: www.thoroldtoday.ca/local-news/n...

New Ontario laws called a 'blatant power grab' at climate discussion

Panellists Sandra O'Connor, Pascale Marchand and Phil Pothen speak out about Bills 5 and 17, passed by the Ford government at Queen's Park on June 5

www.thoroldtoday.ca

Dave Augustyn @daveaugustyn.bsky.social · Jun 24

Great and inspiring session last night about the unprecedented power grab by the Provincial Government with some recent legislation. Thanks to Seniors for Climate in Niagara for organizing.

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Dave Augustyn @daveaugustyn.bsky.social · Jun 23

Really enjoyed the wonderful production of "Major Barbara" at the Shaw Festival yesterday. Shaw's 1905 themes of salvation & poverty and money & gunpowder may be more relevant and revealing in the world of today.
Congratulations to the entire cast and crew!

Dave Augustyn @daveaugustyn.bsky.social · Jun 12

A great group learning and using the Basadur Applied Innovation problem-solving process this week! Thanks for your energy, your curiosity, and your commitment to defining and solving complex problems.

#basadurthinking

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Dave Augustyn @daveaugustyn.bsky.social · Jun 5

Bill 5 gives the Ford Gov’t unfettered power to name anywhere a "special economic zone” with no development rules.
It could lead to a pipeline up the #BruceTrail, miningQueenston Heights, even a casino on the brink of #NiagaraFalls.
#StopBill5
@brucetrail.bsky.social #NiagaraParks

Dave Augustyn @daveaugustyn.bsky.social · Jun 1

Finally a sunny day. Got the garden in. Veggies!🥕 🥬🫛🍅
#homegrownveggies

Dave Augustyn @daveaugustyn.bsky.social · May 22

Ready for the annual Lions carnival…waiting for the rain to end!

fabulousfenwicklions.org/carnival-2/

#Fenwick @lionsclubs.bsky.social

Dave Augustyn @daveaugustyn.bsky.social · May 16

Adaptability: The Next Step
Are governments just getting leaner, or are they truly becoming more adaptable to our evolving needs?
Please see my latest Insight: www.augustynenterprises.ca/insights/ada...