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Expanded online activities for second year of the Virtual Niagara Children’s Water Festival

Niagara Region, in partnership with the City of St. Catharines, Ontario Power Generation, Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority, and Brock University, will host the 18th annual Niagara Children’s Water Festival, the second virtual festival, from May 10-14, 2021.

The Niagara Children’s Water Festival is a unique opportunity for grade three and four students from all municipalities across Niagara to engage in a variety of activities to educate students about the importance of our most valuable natural...

Port Colborne launches the #PORTicipate Pass

With the 2021 beach season fast approaching, the City of Port Colborne is excited to launch the #PORTicipate Pass, allowing residents to access both Nickel and Centennial-Cedar Bay Beach for FREE this summer. Residents can register online for the #PORTicipate pass. More information, including policies and procedures can also be found online. The #PORTicipate Pass will be available for pick up starting next week, and residents will be required to show proof of address which could include...

Spring Branch Collection May 10 to June 4, 2021

Spring branch collection starts next week on May 10 and continues until June 4. Curbside branch collection is available across Niagara region to all residents living in single family homes and apartments with six units or less.

When setting out branches for collection, it is important to remember:

• Branches must be tied in bundles with twine
• Maximum weight of bundle = 22.7 kg (50 lbs.)
• Maximum size of bundle = 1.5 m (5 ft.) in length and 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) in diameter
• Individual branches inside of the...

Bridge Closure - May 4 - 5

Bridge 21, the Clarence Street Bridge, will be closed to all traffic on Tuesday, May 4 & Wednesday, May 5, 2021 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The community bus traveling across the canal will be free to riders during this time.

Please visit the Bridge Status page for more information.

Port Colborne bridge closure updates from the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System site.

New COVID-19 vaccination clinic dates available for booking

The provincial government has announced that individuals 55 years old or older in 2021 are now eligible to book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment via the provincial booking portal. As demand for appointments increases, the following Niagara Region Public Health clinic dates have been added to the portal:

• May 9-10 – Fort Erie, Leisureplex
• May 15-16 – Niagara-on-the-Lake, Community Centre
• May 16-22 – Pelham, Meridian Community Centre
• May 24, 25 & 28 – West Lincoln, West Lincoln Community Centre
• May...