Diana Huson, Town of Pelham Regional Councillor

FYI everyone! Niagara Region Public Health is NOT calling residents to schedule vaccine appointments at this time, and will never ask for payment for COVID-19 immunization. If you receive a call like this, please hang up immediately and do not provide any personal information such as your health card or credit card number.

Latest provincial update: https://www.cbc.ca//covid-19-ontario-february-8-2021-reope Niagara is still under a stay at home order until February 16. We'll receive a further update at that time as to what will or wont be lifted depending on numbers. We'll also move back to the colour coded zoning stages.

Town of Pelham council was covered in the Standard this week on the issue of proxy voting. Proxy voting allows a Council member to vote on an issue before Council without having to attend the meeting. What are your thoughts on this? Is there a place for proxy voting or is this a big no no?... https://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca//pelham-town-council-d

Are you a small business owner impacted by the pandemic? The Ontario COVID-19 Business Support Grants portal is now open. Provincial grants and supports include: - Up to $20,000 for businesses impacted by current COVID-19 restrictions;... - Additional property tax and hydro rebates; - Reimbursements for some PPE costs. You can access all these supports at: app.grants.gov.on.ca/msrf/#/ Or visit https://www.ontario.ca/p/businesses-get-help-covid-19-costs for more information and eligibility criteria.