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Ontario reports 274 people with COVID-19 are being treated in hospital today
Health Minister Christine Elliott says 234 of those patients, approximately 85 percent, are not fully vaccinated or their vaccination status is unknown. -
Niagara College teams up with industry partners for cannabis edibles research
Researchers are working with industry partners and other experts to examine non-alcoholic beverages, gummies, and baked goods infused with active ingredients like CBD and THC. -
Police in Burlington say they stopped distracted driver playing flute with both hands
Halton Regional Police tweeted about a strange traffic stop yesterday as an officer was conducting distracted driver enforcement. -
Pair arrested after attempting to evade Niagara OPP in a UHaul truck
Officials say the driver of a UHaul truck failed to stop for the OPP yesterday afternoon and tried to hit an officer while a spikebelt was being deployed. -
Man charged in connection with St. Catharines restaurant robbery
Niagara Regional Police have charged 32 year old Andrew James Windsor of St. Catharines with robbery, disguise with intent, pointing a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, and failing to comply with a probation order and a release order in connection to the August 4th robbery at Fryin Guys Restaurant. -
Animal cruelty investigation launched after more than 40 animals found on abandoned farm
OPP officers were called to an address in Haldimand County where 40 calves, two piglets, and one turkey appear to have been abandoned. Two deceased calves were also discovered on the property. -
Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games looking for artists
Dancers, singers, buskers, even tattoo artists are encouraged to apply to take part in four events for the Games, including the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, 13 for 13 Cultural Festival, and Niagara Place. -
Training underway in preparation for search near former residential school near Brantford
Survivors of the residential school system and community advocates fear more unmarked graves may be discovered near the site following similar findings at other schools across the country. -
Fundraising campaign to replace Harriet Tubman statue well on its way
A fundraising campaign to replace the damaged Harriet Tubman statue in St. Catharines is well on its way. -
Welland's vax policy requires staff, councillors to be fully vaxxed or undergo twice weekly tests
Welland has adopted a vaccine policy that will apply to all city employees, councillors attending in-person meetings, contractors, and vendors. -
18 yr member of Hamilton Police force charged with sexual assault
A Hamilton police officer has been charged with two counts of sexual assault. -
Only 49% of pregnant women in Niagara are fully vaxxed against COVID
Niagara Public Health and the Vaccine Task Force are trying to get through to pregnant women, as the region is well below the provincial average in vaccinating pregnant women.
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SickKids Hospital puts 147 workers on unpaid leave for not providing proof of full COVID-19 vaccination
Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children placed 147 of its employees on unpaid leave Thursday after they did not submit proof of a second COVID-19 vaccine dose by the organization’s deadline. -
Ontario reports 413 new COVID-19 cases, four more deaths
Ontario health officials are reporting 413 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, as well as four more deaths due to the disease. -
UP Express becomes first in Canada to allow riders to use debit cards to 'tap-on'
UP Express customers can now tap-on and pay for their ride using debit cards instead of having to pre-purchase a ticket or load their PRESTO card. -
Nearly 100 charges laid in Toronto identify theft and fraud investigation, more than 35K gift cards seized
Four people are facing nearly 100 criminal charges after Toronto police took down an “organized hierarchy” they allege was committing millions of dollars in identity theft and financial frauds. -
Ontario to make it easier for immigrants to work in their professions
Ontario is set to introduce legislation that would make it easier for immigrants to get licensed to work in professions that match their areas of expertise. -
One man dead and another injured after overnight shooting in Toronto
A man has died from his injuries following an overnight shooting in North York, Toronto police say. -
Wizards play spoiler, beating Raptors 98-83 in their first game at home in 600 days
Six hundred days after they'd played a meaningful game in Toronto, the Raptors finally made their return. -
Man stabbed in Scarborough 11 days ago still missing; police concerned for his safety
Toronto police say they are concerned for the safety of a man stabbed in Scarborough earlier this month who remains missing and are asking for the public’s help finding him. -
These new 24-hour Toronto convenience stores have no cashiers
New convenience stores are popping up in Toronto that are completely self serve, have no cashiers and are open 24 hours a day. -
Beaches dog owners relieved to learn new leash law sign was a just a typo
Dogs will be free to roam the sand south of the snow fence this winter—as usual—at Kew-Balmy Beach, following a leash-law signage mixup that made waves among locals. -
Mississauga man charged after 18-year-old trafficked into sex trade: police
Peel Regional Police (PRP) have charged a man after they say he trafficked an 18-year-old into the sex trade during a two-year period. -
Driver in Burlington caught playing flute with both hands: police
It goes without saying that both hands should be on the wheel when driving, but police in Burlington say they caught a flautist flouting that rule on Wednesday.
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Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games
The Canada Games, held every two years, alternating between summer and winter, are the largest multi-sport event in the country and represent the pinnacle of interprovincial/territorial sport competition. As the best in their age group, these young competitors come to the Games having trained long and hard to be among those chosen to represent their respective province or territory.
