Welland Extends Closures and Cancels Events

Thursday, 2 April 2020 13:47

By Marcie Culbert

The City of Welland has decided to extend the closure of all public facilities due to COVID-19.

They will remain closed until June 30th.

Officials have also decided to cancel all events and programs leading up to that date.

All city departments and divisions remain operational at this time, but they would like to resume normal business operations on July 6th.

City staff meet daily to discuss the latest information surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

They may re-evaluate the June 30th deadline if they receive new information from Public Health.

More from Local News

Picture of Assault Suspect Released

Police also looking for 3 others after man left with life threatening injuries
Premier Fumes Over Gas Price Increase

Doug Ford pointed out there's been no change in places like Chicago or Minnesota
Niagara Falls Man Charged with Fraud

Police say it was concerning construction jobs that didn't get done, after payment
Arrests Made in Armed Residential Robbery

Two men face a number of charges each after the robbery in Niagara Falls
Fort Erie Man Wins Lottery

Scott Serada is bringing home $100,000 courtesy of Instant Gold Pursuit
Councillor Disputes Speed Camera Claims

One claim he addressed is about speed camera company having control of tickets
Gas Prices to Skyrocket in Niagara

Gas analyst says it'll go up 14-cents overnight, largely blaming switch from winter to summer gas
Gord Singleton to be Honoured Tonight

Niagara Falls will be lit up in the Olympic ring colours