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Niagara Health will open a temporary COVID-19 Assessment Centre in Niagara Falls

Niagara Health will open a temporary COVID-19 Assessment Centre in Niagara Falls to test workers in the hospitality and tourism industry, scheduled to begin Wednesday, August 5. “The hospitality and tourism sector employs thousands of people in the region. Opening an Assessment Centre dedicated ...
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Posted on: 8/4/2020 12:06 PM - Category: In the News

Regional mandatory face coverings by-law in effect

July 31, 2020 WHO: Niagara Region Public Health WHAT: Niagara Region Mandatory Face Coverings in Enclosed Public Places By-law WHERE: All Niagara region municipalities WHEN: By-law now in effect (as of Friday, July 31, 2020) WHY: Don’t forget your face cov...
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Posted on: 7/31/2020 12:21 PM - Category: In the News

Niagara Regional Council adopts mandatory mask by-law to combat the spread COVID-19

On July 23, 2020, as part of their efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, Niagara Regional Council approved a by-law making it mandatory to wear a face covering or non-medical mask in enclosed public places. The by-law comes into effect at 12:01 a.m. on July 31, 2020 and will remain into eff...
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Posted on: 7/24/2020 9:10 AM - Category: In the News

Arts & Culture Wall of Fame Nominations – Deadline is fast approaching!

Niagara Falls, ON, July 21, 2020 – Nominations for the Arts Culture Wall of Fame are currently being accepted and must be received by July 30th in order to be considered for induction in 2020. The Niagara Falls Arts, Culture Museum Committee is dedicated to fostering, developing and uniting...
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Posted on: 7/21/2020 9:18 AM - Category: Media Releases

Niagara Falls History Museum Reopens to the Public

Niagara Falls, ON – It’s time to reopen the doors of Niagara Falls History Museum! Effective Tuesday, July 21, 2020, the new hours of operation for the Museum will be Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Museum strives to offer the same exciting and informative experience a...
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Posted on: 7/20/2020 8:45 AM - Category: Media Releases

Cooling stations will be opening in response to heat alert, change in cooling station locations

NIAGARA FALLS, ON - Another prolonged period of forecasted hot weather in Niagara has resulted in the activation of City of Niagara Falls cooling stations. Starting tomorrow, and for the duration of the heat alert, cooling stations will be open from 11am to 3pm. As a long-time locati...
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Posted on: 7/17/2020 4:19 PM - Category: Media Releases

Reopening City Hall for select services by appointment only beginning July 15

NIAGARA FALLS, ON - Commencing Wednesday, July 15th, the City of Niagara Falls will be offering access to select services by appointment only at City Hall, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm. In anticipation of reopening, the municipality has been putting plans in place t...
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Posted on: 7/13/2020 4:21 PM - Category: Media Releases

Gale Centre Reopens Ice Rinks to Permitted Rentals

NIAGARA FALLS, ON - Skaters will take the ice at the Gale Centre on Monday, July 13th for the first time in almost four months. Gale Centre ice rinks are available only for pre-arranged bookings. No games or scrimmages are allowed as per provincial restrictions, and the arena will not be open to...
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Posted on: 7/10/2020 11:21 AM - Category: Media Releases

City adds Older Adult (50+) Open Swim Hour at Buck Hinsperger Pool

NIAGARA FALLS, ON - Commencing Friday, July 10th, the City of Niagara Falls will be offering an older adult (50+) open swim hour at Buck Hinsperger Pool. Schedule: The older (50+) adult open swim hour will take place daily from 12:00 to 1:00 pm at Buck Hinsperger Pool, 3970 Welland Street. ...
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Posted on: 7/8/2020 10:10 AM - Category: Media Releases

Public Health continues to enhance data reporting on COVID-19 website with new monitoring indicators

As Niagara carefully proceeds through Stage 2 of the Province’s reopening framework, Public Health is carefully monitoring for signs of COVID-19 resurging. Niagara Region Public Health and Emergency Services is making available the metrics that we are monitoring through a continued enhancement of t...
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Posted on: 6/30/2020 12:12 PM - Category: In the News

City of Niagara Falls Announces Older Adult (50+) Lane Swim

NIAGARA FALLS, ON - The City of Niagara Falls welcomes the announcement from the Province that the City can proceed with the next phase of our reopening plans. Commencing July 1st, the City of Niagara Falls will be opening our five outdoor pools and will begin to offer adult/older adult lane swim...
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Posted on: 6/30/2020 12:02 PM - Category: Media Releases

Niagara Falls Cultural Development Fund Recipients

NIAGARA FALLS, ON - June 29, 2020 - The City of Niagara Falls Culture Committee has selected 5 new cultural initiatives, innovative programs and projects to receive funding from the 2020 Niagara Falls Cultural Development Fund. The initiatives, programs and projects will engage the community wit...
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Posted on: 6/29/2020 11:59 AM - Category: Media Releases

City of Niagara Falls Opens Outdoor Pools on July 1st

The City of Niagara Falls welcomes the announcement from the Province that the City can proceed with the next phase of our reopening plans. Commencing July 1st, the City of Niagara Falls will be opening our 5 outdoor pools. City of Niagara Falls Outdoor Pools are located at: E.E. Mitc...
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Posted on: 6/29/2020 10:11 AM - Category: Media Releases

Canada and Ontario invest in public transit and active transportation infrastructure for ...

Canada and Ontario invest in public transit and active transportation infrastructure for residents of the Niagara Region Niagara Falls, Ontario, June 25, 2020—The health and well-being of Canadians are the top priorities of the governments of Canada and Ontario. But the COVID-19 pandemic has affe...
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Posted on: 6/25/2020 10:54 AM - Category: Media Releases

Economic Rapid Response Team completes second survey of Niagara businesses

Niagara’s Economic Rapid Response Team (ERRT) now has a clearer picture of the local impact COVID-19 has had on Niagara’s business community, thanks to the completion of its second Business Impact Survey. Over 1,300 businesses, representing over 47,000 employees from all sectors and municipalities...
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Posted on: 6/23/2020 3:56 PM - Category: In the News