Due to extreme cold temperatures and a winter storm, the Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony originally scheduled for Sunday, January 25, has been postponed and will now take place on Sunday, February 1, at 2:00 pm at the Gale Centre.
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The following YMCA of Niagara locations are closed, Sunday January 25th
Health, Fitness & Aquatics Centres
• Niagara Centre YMCA
• Niagara West YMCA
• Port Colborne YMCA
EarlyON Centres
• EarlyON / Niagara West
• EarlyON / Fairview Mall
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All City of St. Catharines facilities will be closed as of 1 p.m. today (Sunday, Jan. 25), and any bookings and programming currently not underway will be cancelled. A winter parking ban will come into effect at 6 p.m. this evening.
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Young's Sportsplex has closed for the day.
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To ensure public and staff safety, some Niagara Falls facilities will be closing early today (Sunday, January 25):
➡️ MacBain Community Centre: closing at 12 pm
➡️ Niagara Falls Exchange: closing at 12 pm
➡️ Chippawa Arena: closing at 2 pm
➡️ Gale Centre: All programming and regular services will close at 4PM; however, the building will remain open as a warming centre until 11 pm.
Please note that today’s 2 pm public skating session is cancelled.
Niagara Falls Public Library: The Community Centre location will be closing at 12 pm, with all other locations closing at 3 pm.
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Due to inclement weather conditions, the City of Port Colborne has made the decision to close the Vale Health & Wellness Centre as of 2 p.m. today.
As a result, today’s sponsored free skate, originally scheduled for 2:30 to 4 p.m., has been postponed. The free skate will be rescheduled for a later date, to be announced.
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Be advised that the West Lincoln Community Centre is closing at 5 p.m. on January 25 due to inclement weather.
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As snow continues to accumulate due to the winter storm on Sunday, Jan. 25, the City of St. Catharines has closed its facilities and programming for the remainder of the day, and has announced a winter parking ban will come into effect as of 6 p.m. tonight.
The following City programs and facilities are impacted, and all recreation programs, as well as private bookings and rentals for today have been cancelled as of 1 p.m.
- St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre
- St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre
- Dunlop Drive Older Adult Centre
- Russell Avenue Community Centre
- Port Weller Community Centre
- Seymour-Hannah Sports and Entertainment Centre
- Bill Burgoyne Arena
- Merritton Arena
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Due to the current and forecasted weather, City officials declared a significant weather event as of 10:30 a.m. today. The City also has announced it will implement a winter parking ban as of 6 p.m. The restrictions prohibit on-street parking in most neighbourhoods during winter storm events, ensuring roads are clear for plows, emergency vehicles, and public transit. While local weather and road conditions determine how long the restrictions remain in place, residents should plan to keep their vehicles off the street for at least 72 hours.