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Ontario Moves Schools to Remote Learning Following Spring Break

The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has made the difficult decision to move elementary and secondary schools to remote learning following the April break. This move has been made in response to the rapid increase in COVID-19 cases, the increasing risks posed to the public by COVID-19 variants, and the massive spike in hospital admissions.

Details were provided today by Premier Doug Ford, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, Stephen...

Booking Now Available for Indigenous COVID-19 Vaccination Pop-Up Clinics

In partnership with over 15 local Indigenous leaders and Niagara Region Public Health, three new Indigenous specific pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics are now open for bookings on April 21, 22, and 28 at the MacBain Community Centre in Niagara Falls.

Indigenous adults 18+, as well as those in their household who are 18+ and not Indigenous, are eligible to register through an online registration form supported by the De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal Health Centre. Registrants will be contacted...

Community Engagement Survey

The City of Port Colborne is launching a community engagement survey to help identify key themes for its upcoming strategic plan and is looking for resident input.

Council and staff initiated the strategic planning process in 2019 and facilitated several roundtable discussions into the first quarter of 2020. As a result of the disruptions caused by COVID-19, the process was put on hold and picked up again in the fall.

“As City staff continue to work closely with Council to create the 2020-2023 strategic...

Flags lowered at Port Colborne City Hall to honour Prince Philip

Flags have been lowered at Port Colborne City Hall in memory of Prince Philip, His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh and husband to Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away this morning.

Buckingham Palace confirmed this morning the passing of Prince Philip at the age of 99, stating the Duke of Edinburgh, “passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.” Prince Philip was widely respected for his devotion to serving the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.

The City of Port Colborne offers its...

PORTicipate virtually with your public library this April Break

With April Break just around the corner, the Port Colborne Public Library is reminding residents it’s not too late to PORTicipate and register for some virtual fun.

“The library is proud to offer free virtual programs to our residents during April Break,” said Susan Therrien, Director of Library Services. “Although the physical doors to the library may be closed, we’re still here to support the community and offer various programs. We encourage kids of all ages to PORTicipate in these great activities.”

The...