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City forms partnership with Downtown BIA to manage Farmers’ Market

The City of Port Colborne forms partnership with the Downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA) to manage the Farmers’ Market for the 2021 and 2022 seasons. 

Approved by Council early March, the Downtown BIA will manage the popular Friday morning Farmers’ Market as part of a two-year pilot project. As the City plans creative and strategic ways to boost the local economy, this is an opportunity to partner with key players like the Downtown BIA to expand and attract new businesses.  

“We...

Health Canada is looking for public input on personal production of cannabis for medical purposes

Health Canada invites Canadians to share their perspectives on the factors that may be considered for refusal or revocation of a registration on public health and public safety grounds. These factors are set out in the draft guidance on personal production of cannabis for medical purposes.

Until May 7, 2021, Health Canada will engage with various groups across Canada including:

• All interested Canadians, including Indigenous Peoples
• Patients and patient associations
• Provincial, territorial, and local...

Sugarloaf Marina opens with safety guidelines in place

Sugarloaf Marina opens April 15 with safety guidelines in place. The Ontario government announced a provincewide stay-at-home order effective April 8, except for outdoor activities where physical distancing measures could be maintained. Marinas, boating clubs, and other organizations that maintain docking facilities can continue to operate with safety guidelines in place. Sugarloaf Marina staff look forward to welcoming boaters in a safe manner, following all public health recommendations and guidelines....

More COVID-19 vaccination clinic dates available for booking

To continue to meet the demand for COVID-19 vaccination appointments, Niagara Region Public Health is pleased to announce the following clinic dates have now been added to the provincial booking portal:

• April 19-20 – Pelham, Meridian Community Centre
• Apr. 23-27– Niagara Falls, MacBain Community Centre
• Apr. 29-30 – Niagara Falls, MacBain Community Centre

Appointments are also still available for the Public Health vaccination clinics in May:

• May 3-8 – West Lincoln, West Lincoln Community Centre
• May...