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Expect delays at landfill and public waste and recycling drop off depots during spring cleaning

Posted on Friday, March 26, 2021 10:29 AM

As the nice weather begins and we enter the busier months for Niagara Region’s landfills and recycling drop-off depots, residents can expect longer than usual wait times. Wait times are also increased by limits to the number of vehicles permitted on the drop-off pad at a time to ensure physical distancing as an ongoing COVID-19 public safety measure.

To help reduce delays at landfills and public waste and recycling drop-off depots, we are asking residents to:

  • ​Avoid unnecessary visits by...

Special Weather

Special weather statement

Posted on Thursday, March 25, 2021 03:45 PM

Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority has issued a Special Weather Statement for Port Colborne and areas along the Lake Erie shoreline, calling for very strong southwesterly winds beginning early Friday morning. Sustained winds of 50km/hr with gusts approaching 100km/hr are possible for Port Colborne and shores of Lake Erie.  This is anticipated to last until Friday evening.  

These winds will significantly increase water levels and waves along the Lake Erie Shoreline. Residents living...

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Notice of Public Meeting

Posted on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 04:34 PM

Notice of Public Meeting 

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Niagara Region Public Health COVID-19 vaccination clinic opens in Welland

Posted on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 04:25 PM

After kicking off mass vaccination clinics in Niagara Falls, Niagara Region Public Health is now hosting three days of clinics in at the Niagara Centre YMCA in Welland. There are still a few appointments available on Thursday, March 25 for the Welland clinic. There are also still spots available for upcoming clinics in St. Catharines/Thorold at Brock University.

“After vaccinating almost 4,000 of our residents at Niagara Falls, we expect to vaccinate another 2,500 over three days in Welland. We are...

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Port Colborne restaurant patios can open as early as April 1

Posted on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 07:18 AM

With warmer weather in the forecast, Port Colborne restaurants can open their patios as early as April 1, 2021, as per the Outdoor Patio and Display Exemptions.

As approved by City Council last year, temporary initiatives were implemented to help local restaurants create additional seating capacity outside to adhere to provincial regulations.

“As we saw this past weekend, sunshine is headed our way and patio season will soon be here,” said Mayor Bill Steele. “We know the COVID-19 pandemic has taken...