COVID-19 Messages

COVID-19 Related Messages from the Town

January 15, 2021
• NOTL Urges Residents to Adhere to Provincial Stay-At-Home Order

January 13, 2021
• NOTL Responds to Provincial Stay-at-Home Order

January 8, 2021
• Niagara’s municipal leaders reveal common principles to combat the second wave of COVID-19

December 21, 2020
• NOTL Prepares for Provincewide Shutdown

December 19, 2020
• NOTL Continues to Prioritize Public Safety with Proactive Closure of Community Centre and Arenas

December 18, 2020
• NOTL Moves to Red Zone - Control of Provincial COVID-19 Response

December 11, 2020
• NOTL Chamber of Commerce Makes the Difficult Decision to Cancel the Icewine Village

December 1, 2020
• NOTL is Thrilled to Present Santa Around the Town

November 17, 2020
• NOTL Moves to Stage 3: Orange Zone

November 13, 2020
• NOTL Makes Further Adjustments to Community Centre Hours of Operation

November 12, 2020
• NOTL Congratulates Recipients of Tourism Recovery Grant

October 30, 2020
• NOTL Launches Second Pilot of Ambassador Program

October 22, 2020
• NOTL Launches First Phase of Business Directory Initiative

October 19, 2020
• NOTL Extends Closure of Town Administration Buildings, Postpones Community Centre Rental Bookings

October 15, 2020
• NOTL Repeals Temporary Face Covering By-law in Favour of Provincial Mandatory Mask Requirements

October 14, 2020
• NOTL Exploring Alternative Options to Christmas Parade

October 13, 2020
• NOTL Alters Community Centre Hours of Operation

September 28, 2020
• NOTL Prioritizes Community Health & Safety While Adapting to Second Wave of COVID-19

September 19, 2020
• NOTL Responds to Amended Provincial Orders

September 17, 2020
• NOTL Launches Tourism Recovery Grant

September 2, 2020
• NOTL Bolsters Businesses With New A-Frame Sign Pilot Program

August 28, 2020
• NOTL Prepared to Reopen Arena and Community Centre 

August 27, 2020 
• NOTL Partners with Shaw Guild for New Ambassador Program  

August 26, 2020
• NOTL Extends Closure of Town Administration Buildings

August 21, 2020
• NOTL Reopens Outdoor Fitness Equipment

July 23, 2020
• NOTL Council Appoints Sandra O'Connor
• NOTL Prepares to Enter Stage 3 of Recovery

July 21, 2020
• NOTL Expands Aquatics Programming

July 17, 2020
• NOTL Passes Temporary By-law for Wearing of Masks, Face Shields, or Face Coverings
• NOTL Prepares for Indoor Cooling Centre

July 15, 2020
• NOTL Revises Queen Street Pilot Program to Relieve Traffic Congestion

July 14, 2020
• NOTL Extends Closures/Cancellations until July 31

July 9, 2020
• NOTL Prohibits Fires, Tents and Barbecues in Public Parks and on Beaches

July 6, 2020
• Lord Mayor Disero Update, read at the Committee of the Whole - Planning Meeting, Audio file

July 3, 2020
• A Letter from the Lord Mayor to Community Assistance Volunteers

June 30, 2020
• NOTL Extends Cancellation of In-Person Meetings and Closure of Some Facilities

June 29, 2020
• NOTL Revises Details of Queen Street Pilot Program

June 26, 2020
• NOTL Takes Proactive Approach With Messaging
• NOTL Town Council Approves Temporary Weekend Closure of Queen Street and Parking Rate Increase

June 19, 2020
• Garage/Yard Sales Permitted to Return in NOTL

June 17, 2020
• NOTL to Reopen Niagara Pool and Virgil Splash Pad

June 16, 2020
• NOTL Working with Businesses to Provide Outdoor Dining Experiences Amid Recovery
• Radio Interview re: NOTL's Impending Shift to Stage 2 of the Provincial Recovery Plan

June 15, 2020
• NOTL to Advance to Stage 2 of Provincial Recovery

June 8, 2020
• NOTL Invites the Public to Join the Conversation Surrounding Recovery Measures
• A Letter to Short Term Rental Operators re: Reopening Measures

June 5, 2020
• A Letter from Lord Mayor Disero to all NOTL Business Owners 

June 4, 2020
• NOTL Cancels Golf Classic Tournament and 2020 Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony

May 29, 2020
• NOTL Adapts Work Procedures to Ensure Staff Safety 

May 28, 2020
• NOTL Cautiously Transitions into Recovery Phase

May 25, 2020
• NOTL Revives 2020 Hanging Basket Program
• Lord Mayor Disero Update, read at Council - Audio file

May 22, 2020
• Town Statement Regarding the Issuance of Fines to NOTL Businesses in Contravention of Provincial Emergency Orders

May 21, 2020
• NOTL Resumes the Issuance of Building Permits
• A Joint Letter to Businesses from the Town and NOTL Chamber of Commerce

May 20, 2020
• NOTL Reopens Municipal Green Spaces and Some Recreational Amenities

May 15, 2020
• NOTL Responds to Provincial Recovery Measures

May 13, 2020
• NOTL Deems Animal Grooming Essential for Health and Welfare Purposes

May 11, 2020
• NOTL to Reopen Public Restrooms
• NOTL Lifts Parking Ban
• Lord Mayor Disero Update, read at Committee of the Whole - General Meeting - Audio file

May 6, 2020
• NOTL Addresses Garage/Yard Sales
• Radio Interview About Visitors Flocking to NOTL 

May 1, 2020
• A Message from the Lord Mayor Regarding Greenhouses and Garden Centres 

April 30, 2020
• NOTL Enacts Parking Ban in Designated Area

April 28, 2020
• NOTL Cancels 2020 Hanging Basket Program

April 27, 2020
• Lord Mayor Disero Update, read at Council Meeting - Audio file
• YourTV Interview About #MakeNoiseNOTL and the Town's Deterrence of Out-of-Town Visitors

April 24, 2020
• A Message from the Interim CAO and Lord Mayor Regarding the Town’s Escalated Deterrence of Visitors
• Video: Town Escalates Deterrence of Visitors

April 23, 2020
• NOTL Escalates Efforts to Deter Visitors
• Radio Interview About Escalated Measures to Deter Visitors

April 22, 2020
• Radio Interview About Out-of-Town Visitors
• A Message from the Lord Mayor Regarding NOTL's Support of Essential Businesses

April 21, 2020
• Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce Espresso Live Episode 5: Mayors of Niagara Series with Lord Mayor Betty Disero and Mayor Jim Diodati

April 20, 2020
• Lord Mayor Disero Update, read at Council Meeting - Audio file
• NOTL Advances Through Three-Phased Response to COVID-19

April 17, 2020
• Members of Town Council and Staff thank front-line health care workers with heartfelt video

April 16, 2020
• Video Message from the Lord Mayor and Fire Chief Regarding Long-Term Care Facilities

April 14, 2020
• Lord Mayor Disero Update, read at Council Meeting - Audio file

April 10, 2020
• Holiday Hours & Long Weekend Reminders 

April 9, 2020
• NOTL Partners with Outlet Collection at Niagara to Coordinate Chocolate Bunny Donation

April 7, 2020
• Notice to Short Term Rental Operators re: Delegated Authority and Enforcement Measures
• NOTL Fire & Emergency Services Accepts Surgical Mask Donation
• Virtual Coffee with the Lord Mayor Q & A

April 6, 2020
• YourTV Interview About NOTL's Continued Response to COVID-19
• NOTL Transit Operations to be Suspended Until Further Notice
• Lord Mayor Disero Update, read at Council Meeting - Audio file
• Interim CAO Randall Update, read at Council Meeting - Audio file

April 3, 2020
• NOTL Not Included in Ontario Fire Restriction Zone
• NOTL Extends Facility Closures and Event Cancellations Until June 30

April 2, 2020
• Radio Interview About Enforcement of Emergency Orders
• A Letter to Short Term Rental Operators re: COVID-19

April 1, 2020
• NOTL Enforces Contraventions of Emergency Orders Relating to COVID-19
• NOTL Supports Farmers and Temporary Foreign Workers During COVID-19

March 31, 2020
• A Message from Interim CAO Sheldon Randall and Lord Mayor Betty Disero Re: Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Niagara

March 30, 2020
• NOTL Coordinates Community Assistance
• Lord Mayor Disero Speech re: COVID-19, read at Council Meeting - Audio file

March 26, 2020
• Radio Interview Update on State of Emergency

March 25, 2020
• NOTL Closes Play Structures

March 24, 2020
• NOTL Moves Forward to Address Key Areas of Concern

March 23, 2020
• NOTL Declares a State of Emergency

March 21, 2020
• A Message Regarding Residents Returning from Travel 

March 18, 2020
•Town Advocates for Safe Entrance of Migrant Workers

March 17, 2020
• Town Shifts to Maintain Core Services Only

March 16, 2020 
• Town Administration Buildings Close to the Public 

March 13, 2020
• Town Closing Facilities in Response to COVID-19
• Town Partially Activates Emergency Operations Centre