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Tennis and Basketball Service Delivery Review
The City of Niagara Falls would like your input into a Tennis and Basketball Service Delivery Review. This is a comprehensive study that looks at all outdoor City owned tennis and basketball courts in relation to existing municipal service standards and community needs.
This study will provide guidance on future municipal budgets in relation to:
- Where do we need new tennis and basketball courts?
- What tennis and basketball courts should be fixed-up in the future?
- What tennis and basketball courts are no longer needed?
We Want To Hear From You!
Public Meeting: Thursday, November 10, 2016
6:30pm to 8:30pm (7pm Presentation)
Gale Centre, 5152 Thorold Stone Road, Niagara Falls
Public Meeting: Monday, November 14, 2016
6:30pm to 8:30pm (7pm Presentation)
MacBain Community Centre, 7150 Montrose Road, Niagara Falls
Online Survey: Unable to attend a public meeting? Complete the online survey to provide your feedback instantly.
We request that all feedback be provided by Monday, November 28, 2016.
For additional information and updates, please visit mycity.niagarafalls.ca
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MyCity at Work: What's Happening in the City?
The City of Niagara Falls is committed to putting your tax dollars to work. Each month, new projects are initiated, and current projects are progressed or completed. We encourage you to visit mycity.niagarafalls.ca to view updates and status’ on current City projects!
Visit often, as we will be updating the site on a regular basis!
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Vending and Lending: Self Service Mini-Library at the Gale Centre
The Niagara Falls Public Library kicked off Ontario Public Library Week with the official opening of its NovelBranch book vending machine located in the Gale Centre.
Mayor Jim Diodati and Niagara Falls Library CEO Alicia Subnaik Kilgour officially unveiled the new book lending kiosk.
The machine is accessible to the public during regular operating hours at the Gale Centre is stocked with more than 100 new release and high demand books and DVDs. The kiosk door will open once a valid Niagara Falls library card is scanned. When the door closes, a receipt will print with the list of material and its due date.
View more information.
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How Will You Celebrate Canada's 150th Birthday?
In 2017, Canada will celebrate the 150th anniversary of confederation! Niagara Falls residents, along with all Canadians, will have an opportunity to mark the 150th anniversary of our Country.
We encourage you to start thinking about how you can celebrate Canada as we approach this milestone. Share your Canada 150 event on the City’s event calendar on niagarafalls.ca & email it rc@niagarafalls.ca for inclusion into the Spring/Summer edition of the Niagara Falls My City Guide by January 6, 2017!
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Halloween Safety Tips
During the Halloween season it is important to keep your child's safety in mind when planning costumes, decorations, treats and activities. Make sure that Halloween is a safe and happy experience for the whole family by preparing ahead of time. Here are a few helpful tips to consider:
- Avoid danger when decorating: Stay vigilant for fire fire hazards and prevent injuries while getting into the spirit of Halloween. Remove objects around the outside that could cause children to trip or fall. Turn on your outdoor lights to increase visibility and let trick-or-treaters know they can visit.
- Plan a route in advance: Stick to paths that you and your child are familiar with to avoid getting lost.
- Stay well-lit: Apply reflective tape to your child's costume to ensure they are seen by drivers on the road. Also, carry a flashlight with you at all times.
- Make sure costumes are short: Long costumes that drag on the ground can be dangerous, especially at night. Hem anything that is too long to avoid tripping.
- Avoid masks: Masks can make it difficult for your child to see or breathe. If possible, skip the mask altogether and use non-toxic make-up to complete the costume instead.
- Be cautious with candy and toys: When sorting through candy at the end of the night, be sure to throw away candy that is not in its original wrapper, or looks as thought it has been opened. Check toys or novelty items for small parts and do not let children under three years of age play with them.
- Drive with extra caution on Halloween: Slow down and be alert in residential neighbourhoods. Children are excited on Halloween and may move in unpredictable ways.
For more helpful tips, visit: healthycanadians.gc.ca
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Leaf, Yard Waste & Branch Collection
Residents are reminded that yard waste, including leaves, are collected weekly year-round in all municipalities from single family homes and apartments with 2 to 6 units by the Niagara Region. As we approach the winter months and leaves fall at an excessive rate, please keep the following points in mind:
- There is no limit on the amount of yard waste bags you can put out for collection each week
- Place your yard waste in an acceptable compostable bag or container at the curb with your garbage, recycling and organics by 7 a.m. on your regular collection day
- Twigs and clippings must be no more than 1.5 cm (0.5 in). in diameter and 30.5 cm (12 in.) in length
- Please do not rake leaves onto the roadway, and keep catch basins clear of debris.
- Consider recycling your yard waste into rich mulch for your garden
Branch Collection:
- An extra week of branch collection has been added due to the anticipated early fall season. Fall branch collection will start October 24 and continue until November 25. Branch collection takes place on residents' regular garbage/recycling collection day during this time.
- In addition to curbside collection, branches and yard waste can also be dropped off by residents at one of the Region's landfills or residential waste and recycling drop-off depots for free.
- When setting out branches for collection it is important to remember:
- Branches must be tied in bundles
- Max. weight of bundle = 22.7 kg (50 lbs.)
- Max. size of bundle = 1.5 m (5 ft.) in length and 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) in diameter
- Individual branches inside of the bundle must not exceed 7 cm (2.8 in.) in diameter
- Branches must be at the curb by 7 a.m. on your designated collection day
For more information about Niagara Region's waste management services, including landfill / drop-off locations and hours of operation, call the Waste Info-Line at 905-356-4141 or 1-800-594-5542, or visit www.niagararegion.ca/waste.
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Mastering Our Cemetery Gardens
The City would like to recognize one of our dedicated, talented and passionate employees, Barb Johnston. As a Master Gardener, Barb has made it her personal and professional mission to improve the quality, condition and design of all of our gardens; and she has succeeded with flying colours.
Barb designed and installed new gardens for the Morrison Street entrance at Fairview Cemetery, redesigned and developed most of the gardens in Fairview and has a vision to improve cemetery gardens, both in beauty, and efficiency (i.e. moisture retention, hardy plant species, etc.).
In a drought laden summer, Barb has ensured our gardens survived, and also went the extra mile to develop a more efficient watering system.
Thank you Barb for enhancing the beautification of our City and cemeteries!
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Home Sweet Home for the Ali Family
On September 22, 2016 a Home Dedication Ceremony was held for the Ali family, as they moved into their Habitat for Humanity home on Caledonia Street in Niagara Falls.
This new Habitat home was built for Abdulrazaq and Fadumo Ali and their nine children. The family previously resided in a 2-bedroom apartment with a storage room converted to a third bedroom.
During the ceremony the keys were passed around for everyone to hold in their hands and give the family their best wishes, at the end of the ceremony the family received the keys and opened the door to their new home.
Read the Ali Family's Full Story.
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Municipal Tax Reminder Notice
The Fourth Installment of the 2016 Levy for Commercial, Industrial and Multi-Residential Only is Due: October 31, 2016 - Tax Notices were mailed on August 10, 2016
Payment Options:
1. By Mail: P.O Box 1023, Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 6X5
2. In Person:
- At banks, credit unions, trust companies in Niagara Falls (up to and including the due date)
- City Hall (Mon - Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
- MacBain Community Centre
- Mon, Tues, Fri 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Wed, Thur 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
3. Online through your financial institution.
4. Monthly Pre-Authorized Payments: Call 905-356-7521 ext 4309 for information
Penalty: A penalty of 1.25% is added on the amount of unpaid taxes (current) on the first day of each month following the installment date. Penalties may not be waived. Failure to receive a tax bill does not excuse a taxpayer from the responsibility for payment of taxes and penalty.
For more information: Contact the Finance Department 905-356-7521 Ext 4306 or 4313
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Senior Water/Tax Rebate
A $100 water account credit and/or a $40 property tax credit is available to those who qualify.
Qualifications:
- A City of Niagara Falls Water Customer
- A City of Niagara Falls Property Owner and residing at the property
- Age 65 or over on June 30, 2016
- Receiving the Federal Government Guaranteed Income Supplement
If you meet ALL of these qualifications for the water credit and/or the property tax credit and wish to apply or want more information:
Contact City of Niagara Falls 905-356-7521 Ext 4120
To Apply, you will need to provide:
1. Proof of age. One of the following: Birth Certificate, Driver’s Licence or Senior’s Card
2. Proof of Guaranteed Income Supplement (i.e. Letter of Change to your GIS amount),
or you will be required to provide authorization for the City to verify your Guaranteed
Income Supplement with Service Canada..
Applications are available at: City Hall, 4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls, ON & MacBain Community Centre, 7150 Montrose Rd, Niagara Falls, ON
All applications are to be completed by October 31, 2016
For more information, visit: www.niagarafalls.ca
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