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Trudeau releases more details on wage subsidy program
Businesses that have lost at least 30 percent of their revenue because of COVID-19 will be eligible for the federal government’s wage subsidy program. -
BREAKING | 34 reported cases of COVID-19 in Niagara
Niagara Region Public Health is reporting 34 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the region. -
East Main Street Bridge in Welland going yellow
The East Main Street Bridge in Welland will be going yellow to spread hope. -
Public Health Ontario reports 1,706 total cases of COVID-19
Public Health Ontario is reporting there have been 1,706 total cases of COVID-19 in the province. -
Police investigating suspicious death in Niagara Falls
Niagara Regional Police have launched an investigation after a man's body was discovered in Niagara Falls. -
LCBO stores closing on Mondays
LCBO stores across the province are closed today as part of a new initiative. -
Niagara Catholic District School board says stay off playground equipment 'for your own good.'
Niagara Catholic District School board representatives are reminding residents to stay off playground equipment. -
FOUND | Police locate 63 year old St. Catharines man
Niagara Regional Police have found a missing St. Catharines man. -
Premier Doug Ford to make announcement today
Premier Doug Ford has another announcement planned for this afternoon. -
Poll shows more and more Canadians worried about paying the bills
A new poll suggests a majority of Canadians have a grim outlook about COVID-19. -
Federal NDP call for help for renters
The leader of the federal NDP is calling on the government to help renters as the first of the month looms. -
COVID-19 related scams on the rise
Beware, scammers are using COVID-19 to ramp up their efforts to con you into giving up your personal information. -
Wainfleet launching online portal for burn permits
Wainfleet is moving to an online burn permit system. -
Brock offering more help in fight against COVID-19
Brock University is offering more resources to help with the fight against COVID-19. -
Nightly closures on 406
Drivers will need to avoid the 406 at night between Fourth Ave and Westchester. -
West Lincoln Fire helping to deliver necessities
West Lincoln Fire is stepping up to help community members get the supplies they need. -
Trump suspects 'somethings going on'
As COVID-19 cases surge in the U-S, the ballooning demand for medical equipment has Donald Trump wondering if something fishy is going on. -
No more price gouging in Ontario
Anti-price gouging rules are now in effect across Ontario. -
PM expected to give details of wage subsidy program today
Businesses are anxiously awaiting details of Ottawa's proposed wage subsidy program. -
Pathstone offering free live stream event
All of Niagara is invited to take in a free live stream event compliments of the Pathstone Foundation. -
Shaw postpones start of season
There are more cancellations and postponements for Niagara's entertainment venues. -
UPDATE | Niagara's severe thunderstorm warning has ended
An hour after putting Niagara under a severe thunderstorm warning, the warning has ended. -
BREAKING | 21 cases of COVID-19 in Niagara
Niagara Region Public Health is reporting 21 cases of COVID-19 in Niagara. -
COVID-19 | Public Health Ontario confirms 208 more cases in the province
Public Health Ontario has confirmed 208 more cases of COVID-19. -
UPDATE | Two more arrested in September downtown St. Catharines shooting
Niagara Regional Police have made a two more arrests in the downtown St. Catharines shooting that took place in September 2019. -
'It provides hope when hope is needed' GNCC President on 75% wage subsidy
Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the Federal Government would be subsidizing wages for small and medium sized businesses by 75%, -
Lincoln County Humane Society receives more than 200 offers to foster
Just yesterday morning, Executive Director of the Lincoln County Humane Society Kevin Strooband joined CKTB's Tim Denis saying how the shelter needed foster parents for cats. -
Niagara College making face shields, sanitizer, and donating masks to healthcare workers
Niagara College is using their resources to help local healthcare during COVID-19. -
Ontario Government limits gatherings to 5 people, announces penalties for price-gouging
The Ontario Government has announced they are limiting gatherings to no more than 5 people. -
COVID-19 | Ontario exceeds 1000 confirmed positive cases
Today's Public Health Ontario update shows the province has exceeded 1,000 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19. -
COVID-19 | Niagara's current numbers
Niagara has 14 cases of COVID-19. -
Niagara Regional Police make arrest in fatal Niagara Falls hit and run
Niagara Regional Police have made an arrest in the fatal hit and run in Niagara Falls that took place on March 19th. -
COVID-19 | Niagara Health says only essentials can be dropped off to patients
As part of their fight against COVID-19, Niagara Health says right now, only essential items can be dropped off to patients at hospital sites. -
COVID-19 | St. Catharines Council approves a number of financial initiatives
At today's special meeting, St. Catharines Council approved waiving and/or deferring a number of payments that residents and businesses make to the city. -
Outbreak of COVID-19 at Seasons Retirement Community in Welland
Niagara Region Public Health has declared an outbreak of COVID-19 at Seasons Retirement Community in Welland. -
COVID-19 | St. Catharines closing playgrounds, skate parks, and dog parks
The City of St. Catharines has closed playgrounds, skate parks, and dog parks to the public over fear of the spread of COVID-19. -
COVID-19 | Government of Ontario sends out Emergency Alert for returning travelers
The Government of Ontario has used the Emergency Alert system to remind travelers of the need to self-isolate upon return. -
DSBN launches online learning site for students stuck at home
The District School Board of Niagara has launched a website to help students learn from home during their self-isolation due to COVID-19. -
Niagara Regional Police have made an arrest in September's downtown St. Catharines shooting
Niagara Regional Police have made an arrest in the downtown St. Catharines shooting that took place in September 2019. -
Ontario has 967 cases of COVID-19: Public Health Ontario
This morning's Public Health Ontario update is a short one.
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COVID-19 | Impact on School Year/Teaching On Line
Matt Holmes Speaks with JoAnna Roberto, Superintendent of Curriculum District School Board of Niagara regarding the impact COVID-19 is having on the school year and teaching children on line
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COVID-19 | Pandemic Rolls On
Matt Holmes Speaks with Eduardo Fernandez, Assistant Professor of Health Sciences at Brock University regarding COVID-19's continued spread across the globe
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COVID-19 | Impact on St. Catharines Fire Services
Matt Holmes Speaks with Dave Upper, Deputy Fire Chief St. Catharines regarding the impact COVID-19 is having on St. Catharines fire department, fire service and firefighters
