http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/default.aspx?rss=1 Niagara Region News and Notices http://www.niagararegion.ca/images/niagara-region-logo.gif http://www.niagararegion.ca 227 53 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/may162012.aspx Wednesday, 16 May 2012 09:30:09 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/may162012.aspx All essential services provided by Niagara Region will be available on Victoria Day (Monday, May 21). http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/may112012.aspx Friday, 11 May 2012 09:30:09 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/may112012.aspx The Region has launched a "Recycling Ins and Outs" campaign to create awareness about the ease of recycling in Niagara. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/notices/may0920122.aspx Wednesday, 9 May 2012 09:30:09 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/notices/may0920122.aspx Niagara Region has initiated a Class Environmental Assessment to identify suitable alternatives for the deficiencies at the Lakeshore Sewage Pumping Station. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/notices/may092012.aspx Wednesday, 9 May 2012 09:30:09 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/notices/may092012.aspx Niagara Region has initiated a Class Environmental Assessment to identify suitable alternatives for the deficiencies at the Eastchester Sewage Pumping Station. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/notices/may082012.aspx Tuesday, 8 May 2012 14:02:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/notices/may082012.aspx This Public Information Centre will follow an "Open House" format with information pertaining to the construction project. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/notices/may072012.aspx Monday, 7 May 2012 14:02:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/notices/may072012.aspx Niagara Region has initiated a Class Environmental Assessment to identify suitable alternatives for the deficiencies at the Cole Farm Sewage Pumping Station. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/may0720122.aspx Monday, 7 May 2012 10:40:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/may0720122.aspx Media are invited to attend a vigil to honour and remember those who lived with mental illness in our community and have passed on. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/may072012.aspx Monday, 7 May 2012 10:40:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/may072012.aspx Starting today, residents can call the West Nile Virus Info Line at 905-688-8248 ext. 7335 or 1-888-505-6074 to report dead crow and blue jay sightings as part of the West Nile Virus surveillance program. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/may0420124.aspx Friday, 4 May 2012 10:35:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/may0420124.aspx The winners of the Niagara Region's Poetry Contest were announced at last night's Regional Council meeting. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/may0420123.aspx Friday, 4 May 2012 10:35:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/may0420123.aspx Niagara Region's waste management services is giving away two cubic metres of compost, including delivery, to one Niagara resident. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/may0420122.aspx Friday, 4 May 2012 10:34:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/may0420122.aspx Although preventable, cavities are five times more common than asthma and seven times more common as hay fever among five to 17 year olds. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/may042012.aspx Friday, 4 May 2012 10:34:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/may042012.aspx May 6 marks the start of Drinking Water Week, a unique opportunity for both water professionals and the communities they serve to join together in recognition of the vital role water plays in our daily lives. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/notices/may0320122.aspx Thursday, 3 May 2012 11:30:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/notices/may0320122.aspx Niagara Region has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study for the reconstruction of Regional Road 14 (Canborough Road-Griffin Street). http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/notices/may032012.aspx Thursday, 3 May 2012 10:17:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/notices/may032012.aspx The Public Works Committee will be considering a proposed amendment to the Fees and Charges By-law at a meeting to be held on Tuesday May 15, 2012. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/may0220122.aspx Wednesday, 2 May 2012 15:19:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/may0220122.aspx Niagara Region will have the opportunity to showcase the wonder and talent of Niagara and its artists to all Canadians this Canada Day in the nation's capital. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/may022012.aspx Wednesday, 2 May 2012 14:54:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/may022012.aspx Niagara will be the site of the 7th annual Green Fleet Expo (GFX), a two-day conference and trade show developed for municipalities interested in greening their fleets. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/notices/may012012.aspx Tuesday, 1 May 2012 11:03:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/notices/may012012.aspx Temporary lane restrictions at Regional Road 81 (York Road) between Regional Road 100 (Four Mile Creek Road) and the Niagara Parkway in Niagara-on-the-Lake from May 7 to June 28, 2012. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/notices/apr302012.aspx Tuesday, 1 May 2012 10:35:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/may012012.aspx Certified female fitness instructors in the Fort Erie community are invited to volunteer their services through the Females Using Energy for Life (FUEL) program. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/notices/apr302012.aspx Monday, 30 Apr 2012 11:07:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/notices/apr302012.aspx The Integrated Community Planning Committee will be considering a proposed amendment to the Fees and Charges By-law at a meeting to be held on Wednesday, May 16, 2012. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/apr272012.aspx Friday, 27 Apr 2012 16:01:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/apr272012.aspx Starting Monday, April 30, the cost to place an extra bag or can of garbage out for curbside pick-up will be $2. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/apr262012.aspx Thursday, 26 Apr 2012 16:01:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/apr262012.aspx Niagara Emergency Medical Services is proud to recognize their colleagues for their efforts at the National Paramedic Competition held April 21 in Whitby. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/notices/apr262012.aspx Thursday, 26 Apr 2012 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/notices/apr262012.aspx The Region's Corporate Services Committee will consider a report to stop up and close a portion of Regional Road 39 (North Service Road), Grimsby (the "Lands"). http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/apr242012-2.aspx Tuesday, 24 Apr 2012 16:01:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/apr242012-2.aspx Regional Council is seeking citizens with board or committee experience and an expertise in compensation to serve on a citizen's committee that will advise Council on councillor salaries and pay increases. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/apr242012.aspx Tuesday, 24 Apr 2012 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/apr242012.aspx Starting May 1, 2012 Niagara Region Transit will have a new fare structure and will begin offering monthly passes and 10-Ride Cards. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/notices/apr232012.aspx Monday, 23 Apr 2012 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/notices/apr232012.aspx An application has been received to amend the Regional Policy Plan. A public meeting is being held on Wed., May 16, 2012 to discuss the proposed amendment. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/notices/apr182012.aspx Wednesday, 18 Apr 2012 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/notices/apr182012.aspx An Open House is being held to hear public comments and feedback regarding the next steps in the Transportation Strategy Update. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/apr172012-2.aspx Tuesday, 17 Apr 2012 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/apr172012-2.aspx Niagara Region celebrates Earth Day this year with a variety of events in April including tours of the Niagara Recycling Centre, the Walker GORE Composting Facility and the Glenridge Naturalization Site, as well as the sale of rain barrels to support the United Way. http://niagararegion.ca/news/apr172012.aspx Tuesday, 17 Apr 2012 16:00:00 -0400 http://niagararegion.ca/news/apr172012.aspx Each of Niagara Region's eight long-term care homes has received a provincial quality improvement award. http://niagararegion.ca/news/notices/apr122012.aspx Thursday, 12 Apr 2012 16:00:00 -0400 http://niagararegion.ca/news/notices/apr122012.aspx Reconstruction of Regional Road 69 (Pelham Road) between Effingham Road and First Street in the City of St. Catharines http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/apr102012-2.aspx Tuesday, 10 Apr 2012 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/apr102012-2.aspx Spring branch collection starts the week of April 23. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/apr102012.aspx Tuesday, 10 Apr 2012 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/apr102012.aspx Approximately 4,000 elementary and secondary school students from across Niagara will be notified that they may be facing suspension effective May 15, 2012, if their vaccination records are not complete (or legal exemption provided) and on file with Niagara Region Public Health. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/apr052012.aspx Thursday, 5 Apr 2012 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/apr052012.aspx The Household Hazardous Waste collection program provides residents a cost-free way to properly dispose of household chemicals that cannot be disposed of in the regular garbage. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/apr042012.aspx Wednesday, 4 Apr 2012 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/apr042012.aspx All essential services provided by Niagara Region will be available on Good Friday (April 6) and Easter Monday (April 9). http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/apr022012.aspx Monday, 2 Apr 2012 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/apr022012.aspx April 2, 2012 – Niagara Region Public Health is hosting free dental screenings at several Ontario Early Years Centres and community agencies across Niagara to celebrate Oral Health Month. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/mar282012.aspx Wednesday, 28 Mar 2012 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/mar282012.aspx March 28, 2012 MR - Niagara Region Public Health is urging individuals to talk to their healthcare providers about their options for quitting tobacco use. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/mar212012.aspx Wednesday, 21 Mar 2012 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/mar212012.aspx March 21, 2012 MR - We have launched the third phase of Sustainable Niagara, a community-owned plan that will help guide the next 50 years of regional decision-making. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/notices/mar152012.aspx Thursday, 15 Mar 2012 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/notices/mar152012.aspx A public meeting is being held on Wed. Apr. 4, 2012 to discuss the proposed amendment. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/mar132012.aspx Tuesday, 13 Mar 2012 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/mar132012.aspx Niagara Region Transit will be offering free trips on its bus routes on Wednesday, March 21. This initiative is hosted with Newstalk 610 CKTB which is promoting the event. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/notices/mar092012-1.aspx Friday, 9 Mar 2012 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/notices/mar092012.aspx Traffic on Regional Road 70 (Taylor Road) will be closed at the Beechwood Bridge (March 19 - June 30) http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/notices/mar092012.aspx Friday, 9 Mar 2012 15:13:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/notices/mar092012-1.aspx A public participation meeting will be held to obtain input that will permit Sobeys to open on additional statutory holidays. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/notices/mar082012.aspx Thursday, 8 Mar 2012 15:13:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/notices/mar082012.aspx Niagara Region has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) to address reconstruction and intersection improvements on Regional Road 48 (Niagara Street) from Vine Street to Regional Road 83 (Carlton Street), in the City of St. Catharines. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/notices/mar062012.aspx Tuesday, 6 Mar 2012 15:13:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/notices/mar062012.aspx The purpose of this Public Open House is to present the proposed Regional Policy Plan Amendment RPPA 1-2012. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/mar022012.aspx Friday, 2 Mar 2012 15:13:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/mar022012.aspx The increased fee will allow Niagara Region to completely cover the extra costs involved in picking up additional garbage containers. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/mar012012.aspx Thursday, 1 Mar 2012 15:13:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/mar012012.aspx Nominations are now open for Niagara Region's Environmental Awards. Nominate someone for their initiatives towards Niagara's natural environment. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/feb292012.aspx Wednesday, 29 Feb 2012 15:13:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/feb292012.aspx Niagara Region and CUPE Local 1019 have freely negotiated and agreed to a three-year collective agreement that runs from Sept. 29, 2011 to Sept. 28, 2014. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/feb232012.aspx Thursday, 23 Feb 2012 15:13:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/feb232012.aspx Selected artists will be compensated $1,200 for their work. Deadline to apply is March 16, 2012. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/feb1620122.aspx Thursday, 16 Feb 2012 15:13:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/feb1620122.aspx All essential services provided by Niagara Region will be available on Family Day, Feb. 20. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/notices/feb162012.aspx Thursday, 16 Feb 2012 15:13:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/notices/feb162012.aspx Niagara Region has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for the reconstruction of Regional Road 38 (Martindale Road) between Elderwood Drive and the Q.E.W., in the City of St. Catharines. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/feb152012.aspx Wednesday, 15 Feb 2012 15:13:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/feb152012.aspx Niagara Region wants to know what the community thinks of the proposed new model for Regional economic development. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/feb142012.aspx Tuesday, 14 Feb 2012 9:35:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/feb142012.aspx The media is invited to attend Niagara Region's second annual chili and soup cook-off in benefit of the United Way. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/notices/feb1020122.aspx Friday, 10 Feb 2012 9:35:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/notices/feb1020122.aspx You can provide input by speaking at the public information meeting on Feb. 15, 2012 at 6 p.m. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/notices/feb102012.aspx Friday, 10 Feb 2012 9:35:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/notices/feb102012.aspx This public meeting is being held under the provisions of Section 17 of the Planning Act on Mar. 7, 2012 at 1 p.m. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/feb0920122.aspx Thursday, 9 Feb 2012 9:35:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/feb0920122.aspx Niagara Region Public Health is reminding everyone travelling in February and March to take precautions against bed bugs. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/notices/feb092012.aspx Thursday, 9 Feb 2012 9:24:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/notices/feb092012.aspx The Public Works Committee will be considering a proposed change to the Garbage Tag Fee in the Fees and Charges By-law at a meeting to be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at 9:30 a.m. http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/feb032012.aspx Friday, 3 Feb 2012 9:00:00 -0400 http://www.niagararegion.ca/news/feb032012.aspx Niagara Region has maintained its "AA" stable credit rating, with a stable outlook, as a result of "Niagara's strong liquidity and moderate debt burden".