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Easter Holiday Hours

On behalf of City Council and Staff, we wish you a very "hoppy" and safe Easter long weekend. 

Just a friendly reminder: 

• Municipal offices will be closed Friday, April 2, 2021 and Monday, April 5, 2021. Staff will return Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. to continue to assist you by phone, email, or appointment.
• If you require our Operations Department due to a road or water emergency, you can call our after-hours dispatch at 905-835-5079. The Operations Department will resume regular activities...

Port Colborne outlines restrictions as provincewide shutdown begins Saturday

Effective Saturday, April 3, 2021, the City of Port Colborne, along with the rest of Ontario, will move into a provincewide shutdown in response to the growing number of COVID-19 cases. This emergency brake will stay in effect for 28 days, while the province closely monitors the impacts of these measures.

“With vaccinations rolling out in Niagara, there is light at the end of the tunnel,” said Mayor Bill Steele. “But until we can get everyone vaccinated, it’s important to follow provincial legislation...

Economic Rapid Response Team launches third survey of Niagara businesses

Niagara’s Economic Rapid Response Team (ERRT) is taking a data-driven approach to Niagara’s economic recovery from COVID-19, and is asking businesses to help inform that process through a brief online survey.

The survey is open to all Niagara businesses, regardless of size, sector or community. Businesses can access the survey online.

The survey closes on Friday, April 16 and should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. It follows two previous business impact surveys conducted in 2020....

Niagara Region Public Health COVID-19 vaccination clinic opens in Fort Erie

Today marks the opening of the COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Leisureplex in Fort Erie, following successful runs in Niagara Falls, Welland and Grimsby.

This morning Niagara saw several thousand new appointments booked as the provincial booking portal opened up to Niagara residents who are turning 70 or older in 2021 (born in 1951 or earlier). As a result of this strong turnout, all Niagara area clinics are now fully booked.

To meet the demand for appointments, the following clinic dates will...

Hop into the holiday long weekend with a Virtual Easter Challenge

The City of Port Colborne is asking residents to PORTicipate online this holiday long weekend with a City of Port Colborne Virtual Easter Challenge.

Starting 8 a.m. on April 1, until 10 p.m. on April 5, the City of Port Colborne’s Virtual Easter Challenge will include activities that can be completed at home or outside, in a socially distance manner, using the GooseChase app. Activities include, Easter related crafts, egg hunt and more.

“The City’s events team is coming up with new and exciting activities...