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Niagara Region holiday changes in waste collection

Niagara Region announced Garbage, Blue Box, Grey Box, and Green Bin collection is delayed one day due to Christmas Day in 2020 and New Year’s Day in 2021. The only collection day affected is Friday. 

Below is the schedule for curbside collection during the holidays: 

For properties with Friday collection only: Collection will be delayed one day due to Christmas Day in 2020 and New Year's Day in 2021. All other collection days remain the same.

• Friday, Dec. 25 changes to Saturday, Dec. 26
• Friday, Jan. 1...

Ontario Announces Provincewide Shutdown to Stop Spread of COVID-19 and Save Lives

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise at an alarming rate, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, is imposing a Provincewide Shutdown. Additional restrictions will be put into place and reinforce that Ontarians should stay at home as much as possible to minimize transmission of the virus and prevent hospitals from becoming overwhelmed. The Provincewide Shutdown will go into effect as of Saturday, December 26, 2020, at 12:01 a.m. Details...

New restrictions for visitors at Niagara Health Emergency Departments and Urgent Care Centres

Niagara Health is implementing new restrictions for visitors at our Emergency Departments and Urgent Care Centres, effective today (Monday, Dec. 21) at noon. Niagara Health regularly reviews and updates its safety measures based on COVID-19 activity to ensure the hospital remains a safe environment. Emergency Departments and Urgent Care Centres are busy areas of the hospital and these additional measures are necessary to maintain proper physical distancing. These changes have been made in collaboration...

Annual Community Christmas Dinner

The Annual Community Christmas Dinner will be happening this year, although it looks a little different. Instead of gathering at Port Colborne High School, delicious holiday meals will be delivered right to you. If you are alone on Christmas Day or cannot make your own Christmas Dinner, please take advantage of this great opportunity. 

Any Port Colborne resident interested in having a hot holiday meal delivered on Christmas Day, between 12:30 and 2 p.m., please feel free to call 905-341-8555...

Holiday Hours and Important Information

Committee of the Whole/Council Meeting Schedule: There are no more regularly scheduled Committee of the Whole/Council meetings for the remainder of December. The first regular scheduled Committee of the Whole and Council meetings of the New Year will take place on Monday, January 11, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. virtually on the City’s YouTube Channel. To view the 2021 Council Calendar, download Meeting Minutes and Agendas, or to livestream meetings, visit City Hall Council section of the website. Municipal...