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Regional Municipality of Niagara closed for Labour Day

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Offices and facilities operated by the Regional Municipality of Niagara will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2022, for Labour Day. This includes administrative offices, libraries, museums, recreation centres, and waste collection services.

Curbside waste collection will resume on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.

The Niagara Region Transit Commission will operate on a holiday schedule on Monday, September 5, 2022. For more information, please visit the Niagara Region Transit website.

Niagara-on-the-Lake

Offices and facilities operated by the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake will also be closed on Monday, September 5, 2022, for Labour Day. This includes administrative offices, libraries, museums, and recreation centres.

Curbside waste collection will resume on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library will be open on Monday, September 5, 2022, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Holiday History

Labour Day is a Canadian federal statutory holiday celebrated on the first Monday of September. It is a day to recognize the contributions of workers to the economy and society.

The first Labour Day parade was held in Toronto in 1872. The holiday was officially established in 1894.

Labour Day is a day to relax, spend time with family and friends, and reflect on the importance of workers' rights.