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Port Colborne restaurant patios can open as early as April 1

With warmer weather in the forecast, Port Colborne restaurants can open their patios as early as April 1, 2021, as per the Outdoor Patio and Display Exemptions.

As approved by City Council last year, temporary initiatives were implemented to help local restaurants create additional seating capacity outside to adhere to provincial regulations.

“As we saw this past weekend, sunshine is headed our way and patio season will soon be here,” said Mayor Bill Steele. “We know the COVID-19 pandemic has taken...

Chippawa Road closed March 23 from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

On Tuesday, March 23, 2021, Chippawa Road will be closed between Main Street and Berkley Avenue from approximately 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. as City crews replace a water service at a residential home. Traffic heading South on Chippawa Road can access Main Street via Dolphin Street. Detour signs will be posted.

Please see map below for more details.

Questions? Please contact the Operations Department at 905-835-2900 ext. 256.

DSBN - Transition to Employment

It is with great excitement that the District School Board of Niagara is announcing the expansion of the Transition to Employment program to Port Colborne.  For more than twenty years Transition to Employment has been assisting individuals who self-identify as having a disability, anxiety or mental health find meaningful and sustainable employment.  Though our new office is located within Port Colborne High School, we are able to assist any individual 16 years or older at any...

Successful first day of Niagara Region Public Health’s COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Niagara Falls

It was a fully booked and bustling first day as Niagara Region Public Health kicked off vaccination clinics at MacBain Community Centre. The first three days at MacBain Community Centre in Niagara Falls are completely booked, and Niagara Region Public Health will deliver 1,776 doses of COVID-19 vaccine by the end of Saturday.

“We at Public Health are thrilled to have launched large scale COVID-19 vaccinations today. In collaboration with Niagara Health, at the end of today, we should have approximately...

Changes to fees at Regional landfill sites effective April 1

Niagara Regional Council approved a revised fee structure on Jan. 21, 2021, which better reflects the true cost of the Region’s waste management services. The following changes to the fee rates at Niagara Region Waste Management sites will take effect April 1, 2021.

Garbage, construction and demolition material

The fee for garbage, construction and demolition materials weighing 51 kg or more will increase to $117 a tonne (from the current $115).

The fee for materials weighing 50 kg or less will be...