54th annual Virgil Stampede cancelled
Town shuts down public facilities, events and programs until June 30
As the state of emergency continues in Niagara-on-the-Lake, all Town-owned facilities, events, meetings and programs will remain closed until June 30. That includes the Virgil Stampede, held every Victoria Day weekend for the last 55 years. Virgil Business Association members, who stage the event, had been discussing the possibility of cancelling the popular event, but the … [Read more...] about Town shuts down public facilities, events and programs until June 30
Niagara Region declares state of emergency
The Region of Niagara has declared a state of emergency that includes all 12 municipalities. The announcement was made Friday morning, almost two weeks after Lord Mayor Betty Disero declared the town a state of emergency, Monday, March 23. The Province was declared a state of emergency on March 11. The Region and other municipalities made the declaration “in anticipation … [Read more...] about Niagara Region declares state of emergency
Financial relief package approved by council
During Monday’s phone-in council meeting, a package of temporary financial relief measures to offset hardships for local residents and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, was approved. The measures include waiving penalties or interest charges related to taxes, water charges and accounts receivable, which would include rent for town facilities that are not closed. There … [Read more...] about Financial relief package approved by council