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

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...

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

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...

Bridge Closure - June 15

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.

Helping Keep Niagara Safe During Step One of Reopening

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...

City of Port Colborne moves to monthly water bill cycle

To better serve the community, the City of Port Colborne will adjust water and wastewater billing cycles starting July 2021. Currently Port Colborne residents receive water and wastewater bills quarterly and after reviewing several options, City Council determined the most efficient way to manage this moving forward would be on a monthly bill cycle.

This will be a phased approach, with the new water and wastewater bill schedule being staggered across the City. Port Colborne residents will be notified...