Niagara Region

ROAD CLOSURE | Town of Grimsby

Main Street East (Regional Road 81) between Elm Street and 70 metres southeast on Main Street East will be closed from Tuesday, June 16 at midnight to Wednesday, June 17 at noon, weather permitting.

The closure is needed for crane removal at a new development at 23 Main St. E.

Detour:

• Eastbound: Main Street West > Ontario Street > John Street > Robinson Street North > Main Street East

• Westbound: Main Street East > Robinson Street North > John Street > Ontario Street > Main Street West

Your Green Bin can take more than you think.

Items like:

✅ All food waste, including egg shells and meat (even the bones!)
✅ Fats, oils and grease, including when absorbed in paper towel
✅ Cold fireplace ashes placed in a paper bag or certified compostable bag
✅ Cat litter and pet waste

Get a Green Bin at a location near you and make it part of your daily waste routine.

Questions? Call the Waste Info-line at 905-356-4141 or toll-free at 1-800-594-5542, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/49sayQ3

Niagara Photo of the Week
Enjoying some vacation time at a favourite spot—Oakes Garden Theatre in Niagara Falls.

Thanks for sharing Michael Richards, Canfield, Ohio.

This week's Seniors Month spotlight is Niagara Region’s Healthy, Safe and Strong program.

Healthy, Safe and Strong helps older adults stay active, build strength and improve balance in a safe, welcoming group setting through free exercise classes led by certified personal trainers.

Participants say they have more energy in their daily lives, less pain, more mobility, fewer doctor appointments and a reason to get out of bed.

The program also offers health and wellness education and resources that support long-term independence and well-being.

Learn more about Healthy, Safe and Strong and other Niagara Region programs and services for older adults: https://bit.ly/3TTHjjP

We're launching a new Community Safety and Well-Being newsletter on June 15!

Published quarterly, the newsletter will share updates, stories and highlights from work happening across Niagara to advance four shared priorities:

• Mental health and addictions
• Homelessness and basic needs
• Gender-based violence
• Community safety

Each issue will include news, events and resources related to community safety and well-being. It'll also share grant and learning opportunities and recognize collaboration between community partners working to support positive outcomes for residents and families.

👉 Subscribe to the newsletter to stay informed: https://bit.ly/3QttjhF

To learn more about community safety and well-being in Niagara, visit: https://bit.ly/3Dv6uDQ.

Are you a business owner in Niagara?

Take part in the 2026 Employment Inventory to help us better understand where jobs are and the types of work businesses do.

Look for our team in St. Catharines and Niagara-on-the-Lake soon. 👀

Learn more and participate in the survey: https://bit.ly/44QwEKE

Hey City of St. Catharines!

We’re replacing the decades-old J.R. Stork Bridge with a modern structure to support traffic flow in the area.

As part of this work, Martindale Road (Regional Road 38) between Main Street (Regional Road 87) and South Service Road (Regional Road 40) will be closed from June 8 to Dec. 31.

Detour:

• Northbound: South Service Road > Seventh Street Louth > Lakeshore Road West / Main Street > Martindale Road

• Southbound: Main Street / Lakeshore Road West > Seventh Street Louth > South Service Road > Martindale Road

Learn more about the project: https://bit.ly/4vOLcH1

Niagara Photo of the Week
A beautiful sunset lighting up the sand and water on the shore of Lake Erie.

Thanks for sharing Bobbie Johnston, Niagara Falls.

June is Pride Month, a time to recognize, uplift and celebrate the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community.

On June 1, we raised the Pride and Two-Spirit flags at Niagara Region Headquarters with local organizations and community members. The ceremony recognized the importance of creating welcoming and inclusive spaces for everyone.

Niagara is home to a strong and vibrant 2SLGBTQQIA+ community, supported by organizations including Pride Niagara, OUTniagara, Pflag Niagara, Senior Pride Network of Niagara and Positive Living Niagara. Check out events and celebrations taking place throughout the summer.

This year, all seven Niagara Region long-term care homes will feature special programming presented by Pride Niagara.

June is Seniors Month in Ontario. It’s a time to celebrate and appreciate the incredible older adults in our communities.

Niagara Region is proud to be celebrating too! This year’s theme, “Ontario Seniors — Let’s Get Moving,” highlights programs and initiatives that promote wellness, learning and social engagement for older adults.

Discover how Niagara Region supports older adults through our community programs and services: https://bit.ly/3TTHjjP