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First Niagara Region Public Health COVID-19 vaccination clinics begin March 18

The provincial COVID-19 vaccine registration portal is set to open Monday, March 15 and those 80 years of age or older will be eligible to book an appointment. Within the first 22 days of launching mass vaccination clinics, Niagara Region Public Health will hold clinics in all parts of the region. Niagara Region Public Health will have at least one clinic running every day of the week, rotating through different communities. Clinics will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 18 and 19, and then...

City of Port Colborne warns residents of phone scam

The City of Port Colborne has received reports of a possible phone scam happening in the area. Residents have received phone calls from individuals falsely stating they are from the City of Port Colborne. These individuals are advising homeowners they need to access their basements to determine if they qualify to have a sump pump put in as they have been identified as a house in a “red zone” for flooding.

Please know the City of Port Colborne does not have a program that identifies “red zones,” and...

Niagara Health partners with family doctors to vaccinate residents 80 years of age and older

Over the next several days only, Niagara Health is working with family doctors in the community to directly schedule residents 80 years of age and older to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. These vaccinations will take place at the hospital’s clinic at Seymour Hannah Sports and Entertainment Centre in St. Catharines. Individuals are being contacted directly to book their appointments with the clinic. This is a short-term measure in the lead up to the opening of Niagara Region Public Health clinics later...

Niagara shows coordinated vaccination progress on one-year anniversary of COVID-19 pandemic

Niagara continues to work together to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to as many residents as possible, as quickly as possible. At its March 11 meeting, also the one-year anniversary of the pandemic, Niagara’s Community Coordination Task Force for COVID-19 Vaccination took note of the significant progress that has already been made by its member organizations in vaccinating many of Niagara’s most at-risk residents.

The Task Force includes representation from many different organizations, including public...

Open Letter from Niagara’s Mayors and Regional Chair on the one-year anniversary of COVID-19

As we reflect on the anniversary of the first case of COVID-19 in Niagara, we acknowledge both our community’s journey, and what still lies ahead.  

We recognize those who have lost their lives as a result of this pandemic. At present, COVID-19 has claimed the lives of 369 residents, leaving a lasting impact on their families, friends and caregivers alike. For these residents, the legacy of COVID-19 will be ever-present as they remember lives well lived by their loved ones.

We also acknowledge...