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Niagra Region taking a Big Step Addressing The Issue of Homelessness Locally

Niagara Region is taking a big step toward addressing the issue of homelessness locally.

Built for Zero Canada, a national campaign to work toward an end to long-term, complex homelessness, has recognized Niagara Region for meeting all the requirements needed to achieve a Quality By-Name List. A By-Name List provides up-to-date information on people experiencing homelessness across the region.

This list provides data on clients to support coordinated access to housing resources available through...

ANNUAL SIDEWALK INSPECTIONS UNDERWAY IN PORT COLBORNE

The City of Port Colborne’s Engineering and Operations team is currently in the process of completing its annual sidewalk inspections in accordance with the Minimum Maintenance Standards. Each year the City inspects sidewalks for cracks, uneven surfaces, and holes.

Sidewalks can become damaged over time due to extreme weather, growth of nearby trees, and settling in the soil below.

If a sidewalk is found to be broken or raised, City crews will mark it with pink paint and schedule a temporary repair...