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NRT OnDemand transit service expands to Port Colborne

Now all residents in Port Colborne will have access to transit services no matter where they live, with NRT OnDemand covering the whole city. NRT OnDemand offers riders in smaller, rural communities more equitable access to transit than conventional, fixed route bus service can provide.

Riders are able to book trips in real time by using the NRT OnDemand mobile app, or by calling 289-302-2172, and selecting a pick-up and drop-off location within the service zone. Once the ride is booked, passengers...

Niagara Region reflects on accomplishments, launches “Here for You” public education campaign

After three years in office, Regional Council recently took an opportunity to reflect on what they have accomplished for the people of Niagara, and to refocus their efforts on what priorities remain for the future.

For the better part of two years, our community has dealt with the effects of a global pandemic. Yet, despite the challenges of the pandemic, we have persevered and made progress on a significant number of important projects. Some of these accomplishments include:

• ​Investing $175...

Beach Road End Study Open House December 14, 2021

The City of Port Colborne has undertaken a study of the north/south roads that terminate at the Lake Erie Shoreline.  The beach road end allowances under study include the following:

• Lorraine Road
• Weaver Road
• Pinecrest Road
• Cedar Bay Road
• Silver Bay Road
• Wyldewood Road
• Pleasant Beach Road
• Holloway Bay Road

Following the completion of a public survey earlier in 2021, the City is hosting an online public meeting to review the findings to date and to seek comments from the public. 

This is an opportunity for...

Lake Erie Flood Watch for December 5, 2021

For Sunday, December 5th, 2021, this notice is intended to update the public and local municipalities of the condition of the Lake Erie Shoreline as it relates to the Niagara Peninsula and the eastern portion of Haldimand County.

A low-pressure system is forecast to pass through Niagara bringing rain and strong sustained south to southwest winds of 50 km/hour or higher with gusts above 80 km/hour possible.

 The Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry (MNDMNRF)...

Public Health issues instructions to indoor sports & recreational facilities

As COVID-19 infections increase across Ontario, with school-age children now having the highest risk of COVID-19, Niagara Region Public Health has issued a letter of instructions to reduce the spread of COVID-19 infections in sporting and recreational fitness facilities. Niagara joins 26 other local public health jurisdictions in Ontario to have issued a letter of instructions to these facilities.

A letter of instruction is issued under Section 2, Schedule 1 of Ontario Regulation 364/20 under...