Niagara Region

05/31/2026

Niagara Region joins communities across Canada in recognizing National AccessAbility Week from May 31 to June 6. This week celebrates the achievements of people with disabilities and highlights ongoing work to build accessible and inclusive communities.

Niagara Region’s 2024-2029 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan outlines 30 actions in 13 priority areas to improve accessibility across Regional services and spaces. Focus areas include employment, information, public spaces and customer service.

Working together to identify and remove barriers helps ensure everyone can fully participate.

Learn more about the plan and how we're improving accessibility: https://bit.ly/4kD94rr

05/29/2026

Heads up City of St. Catharines!

Carlisle Street will be reduced to one lane between Church Street and King Street from the morning of Monday, June 1 to the evening of Friday, June 5 as part of this work.

For project info, visit: https://bit.ly/3Pt1khg

05/28/2026

Niagara Photo of the Week
We’re so excited to welcome the Baltimore Orioles back to Niagara after a long winter.

Thanks for sharing Kathrine Burgsma, St. Catharines.

05/27/2026

Hey motorcyclists!

Spring has sprung in Niagara and for riders, that means getting back on the open roads. But with that excitement comes increased risk.

Last year on Niagara’s Regional roads, there were 51 motorcycle collisions. Seven were fatal. These aren’t just numbers — they’re family members, friends and co-workers.

It doesn’t have to be this way. We can work together to change this trend and save lives.

Riders, protect yourself:

• Give yourself space
• Follow the rules of the road
• Obey posted speed limits
• Ride defensively, not aggressively
• Watch for hazards such as seasonal debris and gravel

Remember, you are less protected than other drivers.

This isn't about riding scared. It's about being smart and safe. Every smart choice on the road helps protect a life, including your own.

05/26/2026

JOB ALERT: Registered Early Childhood Educators

Are you passionate about creating caring, play-based learning environments and making a difference in children’s lives? Join our team and help support children and families at our child care centres across Niagara.

💰 $33.97–$35.95 / hour
📍 Locations: Fort Erie, Niagara Falls, Port Colborne, St. Catharines, Welland

Apply by June 8: https://bit.ly/4dN6vkP

05/26/2026

Niagara Region is proud to partner with Niagara College on this meaningful project supporting innovation, collaboration and person-centred care in long-term care.

This partnership brings together students, staff, residents and care teams. It creates new learning opportunities and highlights the positive impact animal-assisted experiences can have on resident well-being.

We’re proud to support this collaboration and the moments of joy it brings to our communities!

Coco the seal, Charlie the cardinal, and Sam the bluebird may be robotic, but their positive therapeutic benefits could not be more real – and research underway at Niagara College...
The post Robotic companions, real connection: NC's Fins, Feathers and ...

05/25/2026

Meet our 2026 employment inventory team!

The team will be visiting businesses across Niagara to gain valuable information on the local business community.

📍 You may spot them in Niagara Falls soon.

Business owners are encouraged to participate by filling out a quick survey.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/44QwEKE.

05/25/2026

ROAD CLOSURE | City of Welland

Rice Road (Regional Road 54) from Quaker Road to Eastwood Drive will be closed to traffic on Tuesday, May 26 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The closure is needed for a culvert replacement.

Detour: Highway 20 (Regional Road 20) > Merrittville Highway (Regional Road 50) > Niagara Street (Regional Road 50) > Woodlawn Road (Regional Road 41)

05/22/2026

When a major water main leak struck the Niagara Falls Water Treatment Plant reservoir in December 2025, our Water and Wastewater team didn't just fix it — they pioneered a smarter way to do it.

Using high-strength materials, staff built a pipe within the existing pipe, without any major digging or unnecessary service disruption to residents and traffic. The repair kept clean drinking water flowing throughout.

That ingenuity just earned Niagara Region the Ontario Public Works Association's award for Disaster or Emergency Construction / Repair, and we couldn't be prouder! This is the kind of dedication that keeps 160 million litres of clean drinking water flowing to Niagara communities every single day.

Congratulations to the incredible team behind this project. 👏

05/22/2026

ROAD CLOSURE | Town of Grimsby

Main Street West (Regional Road 81) between Woolverton Road and Kerman Avenue will be closed to through traffic from ​Monday, May 25 to Wednesday, June 3, weather permitting.

The closure is needed for site servicing work at 292 Main St. W.

Detour: Casablanca Boulevard (Regional Road 10) > Livingston Avenue (Regional Road 512) > Mountain Street (Regional Road 12)