Please view the list of news items from Town, Regional, and other authorities on the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.
Town of Pelham
July 16: Pelham opens second ice pad, rentals available
July 15: Fall/Winter Life in Pelham Guide will not be published in 2020
July 13: Pelham remains in Stage 2 of province's reopening framework
July 13: Pelham summer camps back in action - what you need to know
July 10: Entering the Meridian Community Centre for ice rentals – what you need to know
July 9: Town Hall open to public by appointment only - what you need to know
July 8: Pelham pool is open - what you need to know
June 26: Town of Pelham facilities to reopen July 6
June 19: Pelham Transit returns to regular rates July 2
June 19: Pelham joins other Niagara municipalities in going virtual for Canada Day celebrations
June 17: Pelham restaurants allowed to utilize a maximum of six parking spaces for ‘pop up’ patios
June 15: Statement from Niagara’s 12 Mayors and Regional Chair on moving to Stage 2
June 8: Farmers Market opens this week
June 5: Pelham pool to open this summer pending Provincial, Regional permissions and guidelines
May 28: Town of Pelham community garden bed competition open to residents, businesses
May 22: COVID-19 financial impact forecast
May 21: Community Planning and Development services during COVID-19
May 20: Town of Pelham Recovery Plan Framework
May 19: Provincial reopening stage one begins May 19
May 19: Town of Pelham eases restrictions on outdoor spaces, amenities
May 13: Unsure if your business can open? Bylaw services has your answers
May 8: Cemeteries open for visiting - Mother's Day
May 6: Town of Pelham Events and Festivals update
May 5: Pelham’s 10th annual Summerfest cancelled due to COVID-19
May 1: Garage sales discouraged during declared emergency
April 30: Town of Pelham launches Seniors Centre Without Walls program
April 28: Town of Pelham committed to managing COVID-19 through emergency management phased approach
April 28: Property maintenance during COVID-19: what is and what is not permitted
April 27: Pelham Fire Department bans all consumer and commercial fireworks sales and use during COVID-19
April 23: Town of Pelham statement regarding reported COVID-19 positive at Fonthill Sobeys
April 20: Summer program registration open for wait list; start dates still undetermined
April 17: Lathrop Nature Preseve now closed
April 9: Pelham transit shifts to Dial-a-Ride service only during COVID-19 pandemic
April 8: Mandatory closures, restrictions and enforcement FAQs for Pelham citizens
April 7: MPAC 2020 assessment update
April 3: Council Meetings - Electronic Participation
April 3: Town of Pelham declares State of Emergency - Message from Mayor Marvin Junkin
April 2: COVID-19 Enforcement of mandatory closures and restrictions
April 1: How to make water or tax payment during COVID-19
March 30: Be mindful of what you flush during COVID-19 pandemic
March 27: Town playgrounds, skate park, closed until further notice
March 26: Town of Pelham extends burn permits for 2019
March 25: Town of Pelham offers relief for tax and water/wastewater payments
March 25: Pelham Support Network launches
March 20: Use of public playground equipment discouraged
March 19: Pelham Transit operating on the Saturday schedule
March 18: Public access to Council meetings during COVID-1
March 17: All Town of Pelham faciliities closing to the public
March 16: Advisory Committee Postponement
March 13: LPAT Hearing Adjournment
Niagara Region/Niagara Region Public Health
July 23: Niagara Regional Council adopts mandatory mask by-law to combat the spread COVID-19
July 16: New directory connects Niagara businesses with local PPE suppliers
June 30: Public Health continues to enhance data reporting on COVID-19 website with new monitoring indicators
June 15: Statement from Niagara’s 12 Mayors and Regional Chair on moving to Stage 2
June 1: Public Health confirms COVID-19 workplace outbreak at local farm
May 26: Niagara submits joint request for COVID-19 financial relief to the provincial and federal government
May 14: Economic Rapid Response Team launches second survey of Niagara businesses
May 11: Niagara Region to lift landfill and residential drop-off depot restrictions, effective May 13
May 11: United Way Niagara funding enhances support for seniors during COVID-19
May 8: Niagara Region increases temporary curbside leaf and yard waste limits
May 5: OpenInNiagara website connects Niagara businesses with customers
April 29: Contact tracing and case management: A cornerstone of the COVID-19 response
April 28: Niagara Region Transit making temporary service changes effective May 4
April 16: Niagara Region re-opens Niagara Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant for RV disposals
April 15: Niagara Region postpones curbside battery collection due to COVID-19
April 14: Economic Rapid Response Team completes first survey of Niagara businesses
April 11: Niagara Region making service changes to focus on curbside waste collection during COVID-19
April 10: COVID-19 in Niagara - Outbreak Management (video)
April 8: Public Health enhances data reporting on COVID-19 website
April 7: Reminder: enforcement of mandatory closures and restrictions due to COVID-19
April 6: COVID-19 in Niagara: Contact Tracing (video)
April 3: Enforcement of mandatory closures and restrictions due to COVID-19
April 3: Niagara’s municipalities declare state of emergency in response to COVID-19
March 27: Niagara Region Public Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at retirement home in Welland
March 27: Niagara confirms first case of COVID-19 with no travel history (video)
March 27: Niagara confirms first case of COVID-19 with no travel history
March 24: Niagara confirms three additional COVID-19 cases
March 24: Niagara confirms three new cases of COVID-19
March 21: Region facilities closed to public beginning March 23
March 21: Niagara Region making temporary changes to waste collection
March 18: Niagara confirms fourth case of COVID-19
March 17: Additional measures to help prevent spread of COVID-19
March 16: Niagara Region making changes to service levels due to COVID-19
March 16: Niagara confirms third case of COVID-19
March 15: Niagara confirms second case of COVID-19
March 13: Confirmed case of COVID-19 in Niagara
Niagara Health System
July 23: Niagara’s COVID-19 Assessment Centres to accept walk-ins until 4 p.m.
July 22: NH's Extended Care Unit welcoming indoor visitors and two visitors at a time
July 21: New online screening tool available for patients and visitors
July 15: Niagara Health recognizes being COVID-free for first time since March
July 10: Niagara Health extending visiting hours for inpatients starting Monday, July 13
July 9: Niagara Health Navigator adds Resuming Services feature
June 29: COVID-19 Assessment Centres closed on Canada Day
June 26: Niagara Health to begin lifting visitor restrictions on Monday, June 29
June 19: Niagara Health opening third Assessment Centre in Welland
June 17: Welcoming visitors back to Niagara Health’s Extended Care Unit
June 5: Outbreak declared over on Unit D in Niagara Falls
June 5: Self-referrals to Niagara`s COVID-19 Assessment Centres
June 3: Update on planning to resume clinical services at Niagara Health
May 29: Niagara Health resumes parking fees on June 1
May 27: Niagara Health preparing to resume scheduled surgical and outpatient services
May 25: Niagara Health expands testing at Assessment Centres
May 20: Outbreak declared over on Intensive Care Unit in St. Catharines
May 8: Recovery planning underway
May 8: Outbreak declared over on Unit 2A in St. Catharines
May 7: COVID-19 outbreak declared at St. Catharines Site unit
May 5: Tips to improve your mental wellness during pandemic
May 2: COVID-19 outbreak declared on inpatient Unit D at Greater Niagara General Site
May 1: COVID-19 outbreak declared on inpatient unit at Greater Niagara General Site
April 30: Outbreak of COVID-19 on inpatient unit in St. Catharines declared over
April 28: Extending care beyond the hospital into long-term care, other homes
April 22: COVID-19 outbreak on inpatient Unit 3A at St. Catharines Site declared over
April 21: COVID-19 outbreak declared on inpatient unit at St. Catharines Site
April 21: Urgent support for long-term care and retirement homes in Niagara
April 16: Pet Emergency Temporary Shelter Program launches in Niagara
April 14: Niagara Health declares COVID-19 outbreak on Unit 4A at St. Catharines Site
April 11: Healthcare worker tests positive for COVID-19
April 9: In It Together: How you can share supportive messages with our team
April 6: Drive-through service now available at St. Catharines COVID-19 Assessment Centre
April 2: New reporting section added to Niagara Health COVID-19 webpage
March 28: Only essential items to be dropped off to patients
March 25: Niagara Health Navigator COVID-19 update
March 24: Mental Health and Additions programs remain open
March 24: Statement from Niagara Health President Lynn Guerriero
March 20: Niagara Health System opens second COVID-19 assessment centre in St. Catharines
March 19: No hospital visitors permitted effective March 19 at 8 p.m.
March 19: Frequently asked questions about COVID-19 (Updated)
March 17: Niagara Health System open COVID-19 assessment centre in Niagara Falls
March 16: Niagara Health System postponing elective procedures as part of COVID-19 response
March 15: New COVID-19 self-screening tool developed by Ministry of Health
March 14: Screening at hospital entrances
Province of Ontario/Ontario Ministry of Health
July 20: Ontario Moving More Regions into Stage 3
July 13: Nearly All Businesses and Public Spaces to Reopen in Stage 3
June 27: Ontario Extends Emergency Orders to July 10
June 24: Ontario Extends Declaration of Emergency to July 15
June 19: Minister MacLeod Joins Niagara Region for its Official Reopening
June 15: More People Can Get Back to Work as Additional Businesses and Services to Reopen This Week
May 14: Ontario Announces Additional Workplaces that Can Reopen
April 26: School Closures Extended to Keep Students, Staff and Families Safe
April 14: Ontario Extends Declaration of Emergency to Continue the Fight Against COVID-19
March 25: Update from the Ontario Ministry of Health
Niagara Regional Police
April 17: NIAGARA POLICE SERVICES BOARD PUBLIC TELECONFERENCE MEETING – APRIL 23, 2020
March 25: Update 2: Niagara Regional Police Service facility changes in response to COVID-19
March 18: Update 1: Niagara Regional Police Service facility changes in response to COVID-19
March 18: Cancellation of March 26 Police Services Board meeting
March 17: NRPS facility changes in response to COVID-19
Bereavement Authority of Ontario
March 28: Registrar's Directive: 10 MAX or LESS at funerals, visitations
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