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March 19th, 2020 Edition
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Local Business Updates #WereAllInThisTogether

Local Business Owners: Please be advised that we are compiling a list of Niagara local business updates and online orders, pick-ups or delivery services that you are offering to customers during this time of social distancing. Please send us your...

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Downtown Welland BIA: Important Information For Businesses

As always, I would like to start by saying that we recognize how difficult this must be for all of you. We are working around the clock to gather information, lobby on your behalf, and continue planning and implementing our downtown strategic plan....
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Upcoming Events
As the situation around the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve, we have received a high volume of event cancellation notices. In the interest of ensuring accuracy we will not be including event notices in our Weekly Newsletter. We ask that you go to our go to the Community Calendar on our Website where we'll continue to update information as it becomes available.
Our Latest Community News

Canadian Real Estate Association COVID-19 Update: Collaboration with the Government

The Canadian Real Estate Association just released a thorough summary of how the emergency economic measures announced yesterday by the Federal Government impact self-employed Canadians and small businesses. We thought we would pass it along here to...

Niagara United Mental Health Awareness Peer Support Meetings Now Available Online

'MAPS' are mental health awareness peer support meetings offered by Niagara United Bridges Of Hope  Facebook Announcement March 18,2020: "MAPS meetings have gone live in light of the all the regulations on going out. You can join from anywhere and...

Looking for Ways to HELP?

Looking for ways to HELP? Take a look at this incredible local community response initiative happening here in Niagara. The CareMongering-Niagara, Ontario: Niagara Community Response to COVID-19 Facebook Group was created for sharing and organizing...

Food Donations Needed at Open Arms Mission

After two days and serving 50 households, our shelves look like this. If you can donate any food or personal care products (especially juice, salmon, tuna, canned fruit or hygiene products), we would appreciate it! We are accepting donations...

Meals on Wheels still operating during COVID-19

Niagara Region, ON March 18, 2020 – Meals on Wheels Association of Niagara (MOWAN) announced today that Meals on Wheels Programs are committed to continuing their operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each week dedicated...

Habitat Niagara ReStores and office closed until further notice

Today, Ontario's Premier has announced a state of emergency for our province. As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation continues to grow we have had to make the difficult decision to close down our entire operations which includes: our Fonthill,...

Message From Mayor Frank Campion On Covid-19

I would like to take this opportunity to let you know that the City of Welland is closely monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak in Niagara and across the country.  While Niagara Region Public Health is advising that the risk of contracting the virus is...

M.T. Bellies now Closed Temporarily

To our faithful guests and the Welland community, Due to the recent developments regarding the COVID-19 situation, we have elected to temporarily cease operations here at the home of big food, big fun. This decision was made with the best...

Welland Adjusts Operational Practices To Protect Public And City Staff From Covid-19

The Provincial Government has set new guidelines to protect the public from COVID-19 by placing the Province of Ontario in a state of emergency. The City of Welland is working with upper-tier governments by staying consistent with strategies to...

Announcing Mainly Niagara Drives

Do you need something delivered? Mainly Niagara is now offering a temporary driving service, between 10am-6pm. We will be offering delivery for essential items and small, local businesses who are currently remaining open. (*We will not be competing...

City Establishes Health And Safety Guidelines During COVID-19

The City of Welland has clear and concise guidelines in effect to help keep city staff better protected and from potentially exposing the COVID-19 Virus to colleagues or the public. The city requires any staff who have travelled outside of Canada...

Looking for a Local Delivery Service?

RC Delivery started in 2005. We service many restaurants and residents in Welland and surrounding area. We deliver from any restaurant in Welland. We also do Alcohol Deliveries, Tim Hortons, Fast Food orders, Variety Stores, Pet Food Stores,...

Welland Library Closure

To protect the health of our community and help prevent the spread of COVID-19, all three branches of the Welland Public Library will be closed from March 14 through April 5, inclusive. All planned programs and events have also been cancelled or...

YMCA of Niagara Facilities Closure

On March 12, 2020, the Chief Medical Officer of Public Health for Ontario, Dr. David Williams, recommended the immediate suspension of all significant events and public gatherings of over 250 people to eliminate the spread of COVID-19. Our top...

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Info-Line

Our Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Info-Line calls are being answered by a nurse 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. 905-688-8248 ext. 7019 Toll-free: 1-888-505-6074 Please be patient - we're experiencing very high call volumes. COVID-19 FAQs:...

Screening at hospital entrances & visitor restrictions as of Monday, March 16

We are taking special precautions as part of our COVID-19 response to ensure a safe patient care and work environment for all. Please note the following visitor restrictions and new screening procedures for entering any of our hospital sites....

Open Arms Mission: We are open and have food!

EDITOR'S NOTE: Since many of us that are blessed with abundance are looking for ways to help, consider supporting our local food bank financially here. You can make a one time donation in the amount that you choose via credit card and...

Support Local, Now More Than Ever

In the spirit of our myNiagara Online community platform we're here always to show our support and rally our local community together. With your help we can keep moving forward during this challenging time. We encourage you to keep doing what you...

Welland Museum Closure

The Welland Museum takes the health of our visitors very seriously and in response to the recent local COVID19 confirmation the Board of Directors has decided to close the museum to the public effective Saturday March 14, 2020, until further...

Niagara College suspends all on-campus classes

Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation, Niagara College has suspended all on-campus classes beginning Monday, March 16 until further notice, while staff and faculty work to develop plans for alternative program delivery. Effective immediately, all...
    
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