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Ontario Delays March Break in an Effort to Reduce Community Transmission of COVID-19

Today, Stephen Lecce, Ontario's Minister of Education, issued the following statement regarding March break:

"In support of our collective efforts to keep schools safe, we are postponing March break until April 12-16, 2021. This decision was made with the best advice of Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health and public health officials, including consultations with many local Medical Officers of Health.

Many students have been learning remotely since the start of 2021. It is critical we follow...

Port Cares ensures that vulnerable and at-risk families celebrate Family Day 2021

With the persistence of Covid-19, Port Cares acknowledges that many families in Niagara will not be able to gather and celebrate Family Day with loved ones this year. The agency is also very concerned about the growing number of families experiencing hardships as a result of the pandemic including social isolation, job loss, low income and the difficulties in securing and maintaining safe and affordable housing. 

To help families stay positive and resilient,...

Niagara Region Public Health using text messaging to reach positive cases and close contacts

In order to quickly reach positive COVID-19 cases and their close contacts, Niagara Region Public Health (NRPH) has recently started using a text messaging service. The service is part of a larger provincial system that is helping to improve case and contact management. Using this technology will help alert cases and close contacts to self-isolate as quickly as possible and limit the spread of COVID-19 in Niagara.

The one-way messages will go out to individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19...

Phone Scam Warning About COVID-19 Vaccines

Niagara Region Public Health has received a number of reports of a phone scam in the area about the COVID-19 vaccine. Please note that we are not calling residents to schedule vaccine appointments at this time, and will never ask for payment for COVID-19 immunization. If you receive a call like this, please hang up immediately and do not provide any personal information such as your health card or credit card number.

If you receive this type of call you are encouraged to file a report with the Niagara...

Avoid unwanted critters on your property this winter

Port Colborne residents are reminded to take necessary steps to keep unwanted visitors like skunks, coyotes, racoons, foxes, and rats away their property this winter.

With colder temperatures finally arriving in Port Colborne, various animals and rodents are on the lookout for food supplies and a place to call home for these chillier months. The City’s Community Safety & Enforcement Division is asking residents to be mindful of this and do their part to keep their property clean. 

“With...