COVID-19 pandemic for three months starting at the end of July.In a special council meeting on Thursday night, councillors voted for in favour of enacting a measure that requires masks to be worn in indoor public spaces, businesses and public transit with exceptions for medical conditions and for children under 5.There was little discussion over the matter as Thorold regional councillor Tim Whalen motioned to end any further debate, citing that council had already had a healthy debate two weeks ago.
Close vote for Niagara regional councillors delays potential mask bylaw in region His motion passed 20 to 11.Of those who did get time to speak, Niagara Falls mayor Jim Diodati said the reason he voted for a deferral, when the proposed bylaw.