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SnowPORTant Update: January 18, 2022

Photo credit: Natalie Fijavz who captured the St. Therese Catholic School snow plow that was designed as part of our Paint A Plow Program! 

Did you hear the news? Environment Canada is calling yesterday’s snow storm a ‘once in a decade’ event!

I am sure our snow plow operators (and anyone that has had to operate a shovel or snow blower) would agree!

We currently have a crew of nine deployed across the City continuing plow operations, which includes sidewalks, parking lots, and laneways.

Schools...

Winter storm and conditions continue to impact Niagara

With snow continuing to fall and road conditions affected throughout the area, Niagara Region services continue to be impacted by winter weather conditions.

In addition to the closures announced earlier today, Niagara Region has the following service updates:

Mass Immunization Clinic

• Today’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre has been cancelled
• Anyone who had an appointment booked for today will be able to walk-in on any future date

Transit

• Niagara Region Transit and...

SnowPORTant Update: January 16-17, 2022

Updated Jan. 17 at 7:20 p.m.

Crews will be deployed at 4 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 18 to complete a full plow, followed by sanding. 

Residents are reminded to avoid parking on roadways. With your help maintenance crews can plow snow faster and reduce the chances of your car being stuck in a snow drift.

Updated Jan. 17 at 10:29 a.m.

Due to the inclement weather today, Niagara Region has announced that your regularly scheduled waste collection day during the week of Jan. 17 will be delayed by...

Port Colborne residents reminded to take steps to prevent frozen water pipes

Port Colborne residents are reminded to take steps to prevent frozen pipes as temperatures drop below zero. The city has already received phone calls from residents who are experiencing frozen plumbing and expect that many more properties could be affected this winter.

 To avoid frozen water pipes in your home, consider the following: 

• Open kitchen, bathroom, and laundry cabinet doors to allow warm air to circulate around plumbing.
• Outdoor faucets are the first to freeze. Disconnect, drain, and shut...

Flags lowered at Port Colborne City Hall to honour Len Hunt

Flags have been lowered at Port Colborne City Hall today in memory of Len Hunt, who passed away on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022.  Mr. Hunt was employed with the City of Port Colborne for over 20 years in the roles of deputy administrator, administrator/city clerk and clerk/treasurer. 

Following his retirement from the city, he volunteered his time with the Port Colborne Hydro Commission and played a critical role in the transformation of Port Colborne Hydro.

He will be greatly missed by colleagues,...