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Accelerated Second Dose Eligibility Continues Ahead of Schedule

Posted on Thursday, June 17, 2021 01:48 PM

With a majority of Ontario adults having received a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and over three million doses of the Moderna vaccine arriving in June, the province is continuing to accelerate its vaccine rollout by expanding eligibility for second doses ahead of schedule.

“Thanks to the efforts of Team Ontario we are making tremendous progress in our vaccine rollout, protecting communities at greatest risk of COVID-19 and variants,” said Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health....

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COVID-19 vaccination clinic dates added for the first week of July

Posted on Thursday, June 17, 2021 08:59 AM

New Niagara Region Public Health COVID-19 clinic dates have been added to the provincial portal. Appointments are now available from July 1 – 7, in Pelham at the Meridian Community Centre.

We expect demand for clinics to be very high and we encourage residents to sign up as quickly as possible, especially if they have not yet had their first dose.

First dose eligibility

  • Residents age 12 or older (on the day of vaccination)

Second dose eligibility

  • Adults 70 or older in 2021
  • Individuals 12 or older who...

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Section of HWY 58 closed to southbound traffic until end of August 2021

Posted on Monday, June 14, 2021 03:59 PM

Starting Thursday, June 17, 2021, the bridge over the Canadian Pacific (CP) Railway on HWY 58, immediately south of HWY 58A/Townline Tunnel Road, is to undergo rehabilitation and is expected to be completed the end of August. During this time, the bridge will be limited to northbound traffic only. Southbound traffic coming from Prince Charles Drive will be rerouted to HWY 140 and detour signs will be posted. Temporary traffic lights have been installed at the intersection of Netherby and HWY 140...

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Bridge Closure - June 15

Posted on Monday, June 14, 2021 09:34 AM

Bridge 21, the Clarence Street Bridge, will be closed to all traffic on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The community bus travelling 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.

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Helping Keep Niagara Safe During Step One of Reopening

Posted on Friday, June 11, 2021 03:40 PM

As the province moves to Step One of the Roadmap to Reopen on Friday, June 11, Niagara Region Public Health is reminding Niagara residents of additional public health and safety measures as part of section 22 orders for food premises and retail. These remain in place to help keep our community safe, to continue to keep transmission rates low, and to help ensure Niagara will be ready for Step 2 of reopening.

Food Premises

When outdoor dining reopens in Niagara, diners at one table will once again...