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Bridge Closure- January 12

Bridge 21, the Clarence Street Bridge, will be closed to all traffic on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The community bus travelling across the canal will be offered at no cost to passengers during this time. Please visit the Bridge Status page for more information.

Port Colborne bridge closure updates from the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System site.

UPDATE: Pet care and grooming services during shutdown

After further discussion and investigation with the Niagara Region and the provincial government, the latest update on pet care and grooming services in Port Colborne is that dog and pet grooming is not available during the provincewide shutdown.

At this time, the Government of Ontario has permitted the following services essential only:

• Veterinary Services: for services that are necessary for the immediate health and welfare of the animal, provided through curbside pick-up and drop-off of the...

Outdoor maintenance happening at Centennial-Cedar Bay Beach until Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021

From now until approximately Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, outdoor maintenance will be completed at Centennial-Cedar Bay Beach including resolving drainage issues and creating a defined parking lot. This work is being completed during the winter season in preparation for the summer months. 

Residents visiting the park during this time may see large piles of dirt and are asked to avoid these areas.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation while we perform this work.

 

Pet care and grooming services deemed essential in Port Colborne during provincewide shutdown

January 8, 2021

Due to concerns for the health and welfare of animals, the Government of Ontario has deemed this as essential.

Pet care and grooming businesses in Port Colborne can continue to provide services during the provincewide shutdown, adhering to certain rules and regulations. The Government of Ontario has outlined available services below:

Veterinary Services

• For services that are necessary for the immediate health and welfare of the animal, provided through curb side pick-up and drop-off...

Ontario Extends Teacher-Led Online Learning Until January 25 to Keep Students and Staff Safe

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise at an alarming rate throughout the province, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, is extending certain measures to keep students, education staff, and residents of Northern Ontario safe. This includes extending online teacher-led learning until January 25, 2021 for elementary school students in the 27 Southern Ontario public health unit regions and extending the shutdown in Northern Ontario for...