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Special Meeting of the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority Board

January 2, 2019 Special Meeting of the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority Board ?Further to the resolution of Niagara Regional Council at its special meeting on Dec. 28, 2018 the Region’s external legal counsel attended Superior Court today, Jan. 2, 2019. Justice Ramsay directed that the...
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Posted on: 1/3/2019 8:44 AM - Category: In the News

Statement – Niagara Regional Council resolution regarding A Better Niagara court application

December 28, 2018 Statement – Niagara Regional Council resolution regarding A Better Niagara court application?At their Special Council Meeting on Dec. 28, 2019, Niagara Regional Council passed the following resolution: ?That the Region of Niagara CONFIRMS SUPPORT for the relief in the Applic...
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Posted on: 1/2/2019 11:37 AM - Category: In the News

Get ready to party on New Year's Eve in Niagara Falls!

Free outdoor concert with food, drink, and so much more! Queen Victoria Park, December 31st, 2018 from 8 p.m. to 12:15 p.m. See this year's headliner—Canada's incredible talent— Burton Cummings and Band , followed by Walk Off the Earth , The Sheepdogs , and Avenue Inn . The ...
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Posted on: 12/31/2018 8:34 PM - Category: In the News

Update on New Year's Eve Show in Queen Victoria Park

MEDIA RELEASE: Update on New Year’s Eve Show in Queen Victoria Park • Walk Off the Earth performance cancelled following tragic passing of band member • New Year’s Eve show will proceed, beginning at 8:00 p.m. in Queen Victoria Park Niagara Falls, ON – On behalf of Niagara Falls New Year’s...
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Posted on: 12/31/2018 12:00 PM - Category: Media Releases

Let's Talk Niagara Falls: Cannabis Use and Retail Stores

NIAGARA FALLS, ON - The City of Niagara Falls wants to know what its residents think about the potential establishment of local cannabis retail stores and the use of cannabis in public spaces like streets, sidewalks, parks, and transit stops. Municipalities have until January 22, 2019 to pass a r...
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Posted on: 12/20/2018 2:00 PM - Category: Media Releases

New Year's Eve 2019

Updated Guest Information Ahead of New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Queen Victoria Park Important information for concert-goers, including road closures Niagara Falls, ON – Niagara Parks is pleased to provide updated guest information for all those planning to ring in the New Year in Ni...
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Posted on: 12/14/2018 2:25 PM - Category: Media Releases

Niagara Regional Council appoints Ron Tripp Acting Chief Administrative Officer

Statement from Niagara Regional Chair: ?Niagara Regional Council appoints Ron Tripp Acting Chief Administrative Officer December 14, 2018 At our meeting on Dec. 13, 2018 Niagara Regional Council appointed Ron Tripp to the position of acting Chief Administrative Officer for the Niagara Region ...
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Posted on: 12/14/2018 2:19 PM - Category: In the News

Ontario Delivers Historic Weekday GO Train Service to Niagara Falls

New Morning and Evening Train Service Will Start Four Years Ahead of Schedule December 14, 2018 ST. CATHARINES — Ontario's Government for the People continues to deliver on its promise to get people moving faster by adding regular weekday GO train service to Niagara Falls and St. Catharines...
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Posted on: 12/14/2018 12:05 PM - Category: In the News

Niagara Falls Mayor responds to questions about prayer at 80th Inauguration of City Council

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 13, 2018 The Niagara Falls City Council inaugural ceremony held on Monday, December 10th at the Gale Centre saw the swearing-in of 8 Members of Council and Mayor Jim Diodati. The order of events included a bagpipe-led procession, singing of the national anthem ...
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Posted on: 12/13/2018 3:55 PM - Category: Media Releases

Rabies Vaccine Distribution in Niagara

December 4, 2018 The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is planning to conduct oral rabies vaccine bait distribution flights in response to two confirmed positive rabies cases in the Niagara area and one confirmed positive rabies case in the Township of North Dumfries. The baiting fligh...
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Posted on: 12/5/2018 12:36 PM - Category: In the News

New pedestrian crossover installed on McLeod Road

NIAGARA FALLS, ON - The City of Niagara Falls is installing a new crossing feature on McLeod Road to facilitate safer crossing and road travel near Saint Michael Catholic High School, west of Kalar Road. The new pedestrian crossover (PXO) is a type of crosswalk that provides a controlled street c...
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Posted on: 11/27/2018 7:02 PM - Category: Media Releases

Ontario Works payments temporarily available for pick up at Community Services locations

November 26, 2018 Ontario Works payments temporarily available for pick up at Community Services locations?Ontario Works clients will be able to pick up their social assistance payments at Niagara Region Community Services offices. The decision not to mail the monthly payments was made earli...
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Posted on: 11/26/2018 12:51 PM - Category: In the News

Canada Post Update: Expect delays for the foreseeable future, strike returns to Niagara Falls

Learn more about e-billing and payment options to avoid late penalties on your City accounts here . Nov. 23, 2018 The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has started strikes early Friday morning in Ottawa (except Woodlawn), Timmins, Welland, Maple, Stouffville, St. Catharines, Niagara F...
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Posted on: 11/23/2018 8:53 AM - Category: In the News

Media Advisory: Public Information Centre: Stewardship Initiatives at Niagara Parks

Niagara Falls, ON, November 16, 2018 – As stewards of the rich environmental and cultural heritage along the Niagara River corridor, Niagara Parks is pleased to host an upcoming Public Information Centre on Thursday, November 29, at Legends on the Niagara, to provide details and showcase several ...
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Posted on: 11/19/2018 9:17 AM - Category: In the News

Canada Post update: mail and parcel delivery delays continue across the country

Read more about alternative options for managing your City accounts during the postal service disruption, here . November 15, 2018 Rotating postal strikes across the country have included major processing hubs, significantly affecting Canada Post operations. Although the second rotating ...
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Posted on: 11/15/2018 8:46 AM - Category: In the News