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Special weather statement; Lake Erie flood watch

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is currently predicting water levels to increase above current levels on Lake Erie by 1m (3.3ft), to an elevation of 2.13m (175.63m) due to strong winds.  Significant wave heights of 1.7m (5.6ft) are also forecast to occur along the Lake Erie shoreline. Peak water levels will occur Friday, February 5, 2021, late morning to early afternoon and will start to decline early evening Friday.

Residents living along Lake Erie should pay close attention...

Government of Canada announces one-year ban for pleasure craft and cruise vessels

The Government of Canada continues to monitor the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and the impact it is having on the marine and tourism sectors. Keeping Canadians and transportation workers safe and healthy are top priorities for Transport Canada.

Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, announced two new Interim Orders, which prohibit pleasure craft in Canadian Arctic waters and cruise vessels in all Canadian waters until February 28, 2022. This means:

• Adventure-seeking...

Pet grooming services now deemed essential during provincewide stay-at-home order

February 4, 2021

Due to concerns for the health and welfare of animals, the Government of Ontario has provided clarification regarding pet grooming services and has deemed it essential under strict new guidelines.

As of February 4, 2021, pet groomers in Port Colborne are allowed to reopen if they provide services that are strictly necessary to prevent an animal from requiring foreseeable and reasonably imminent veterinary care, or if an owner has been required to do so under the animal welfare act.

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Port Colborne Polar Plunge for Special Olympics goes virtual

The City of Port Colborne is inviting residents to PORTicipate in this year’s Virtual Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics Ontario.

This will be the second time the City has participated in this signature fundraising event, with participants braving the cold and jumping in Lake Erie at Sugarloaf Marina last year. With current COVID-19 restrictions in place, this event will be completely virtual, asking participants to take the plunge safely in the comfort of their own home.

“This is a great...

Enhanced Safety Measures in Place as In-Person Learning Resumes Across Ontario

Today, Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced the dates for the return of in-person learning in all remaining Ontario public health units (PHUs). The government's decision was based on the advice of Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health, the unanimous recommendation of the Council of Medical Officers of Health, and with the support of local Medical Officers of Health.

Elementary and secondary schools in the following PHUs will return to in-person learning on Monday, February 8, 2021: