Ontario reporting 3,887 new COVID-19 cases today
Currently, the provinces 7 day average for new cases is 3,722, compared to 4,132 a week prior.
Niagara recognizes Doctors Day on May 1st
The last two years have been incredibly challenging for many, but doctors and frontline health care staff particularly feel the strain of the pandemic. Many report feelings of fatigue and burn out as they continue to try to save lives.
NRP trying to identify suspect in Welland break and enter
Officers were called to a multi-unit complex in the Thorold Road and Northhaven Road area on Wednesday night at 8:15 p.m.
Regional Council to look at strengthening information security following confidential info leak
Council voted to have the Corporate Services Committee review the Code of Conduct and sent a copy to all council members to sign on a semi-annual basis as a reminder of their confidentiality obligations.
Statistics Canada estimates economy grew 6.5 percent in first three months of year
StatCan says the economy grew 0.4 per cent in February with an estimated growth of 0.9 per cent last month.
Ontario officials call for mandatory hotel quarantine for all travellers at popular border crossings
Ontario's Health Minister and Solicitor General are asking for mandatory three day hotel quarantines for all travellers at high traffic Canada-US border crossings, including Niagara.
People 55+ can book appointment at mass vaccination clinic this morning
Anyone interested in getting a shot in Niagara can go to Ontario.ca/BookVaccine or call 1-833-943-3900.
It is income tax deadline day
Most Canadians need to file and pay their income taxes by the end of the day or face a 5 percent penalty on the balance owing and an additional 1 percent each month after.
Port Cares launching third 50/50 Draw
The funds raised during the 50/50 Draw will directly support the food bank as it does not receive any government money.
Strong winds for Niagara today and a risk of frost tonight
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement warning the strong northwesterly winds could reach 80 km/hr late this morning and into the afternoon.
Niagara's golf courses won't break COVID rules: Golf Ontario consultant
If Ontario wasn't under a stay-at-home order, golfers would be busy booking future tee times for the weekend right now.
Niagara Health preparing for more COVID patients by adding staff and opening more ICU beds
Niagara Health is preparing for more critically ill COVID-19 patients.
More workplaces limits required in Ontario to control spread: science advisers
Ontario's science advisers say COVID-19 cases are decreasing as the province remains under a stay-at-home order but further limits on essential workplaces are needed to bring rates under control.
Founding member of the Niagara Escarpment Commission will chair Greenbelt Council
Ontario has appointed a new Greenbelt Council Chair.
L.L.Bean opening four new stores in Canada amid growing demand north of the border
L.L.Bean is opening four new stores in Canada this year as the U.S. retailer continues to grow its customer base north of the border.
Four arrested in St. Catharines drug bust
Four arrests have been made following a drug bust in St. Catharines.
Ontario invests in local grapes
The Government of Ontario is investing over $115,000 to help increase consumer demand for locally grown grapes and to launch a new table grape variety.
BREAKING | Ontario residents 55+ can start booking vaccine appointment this Friday
Anyone aged 55+ will be able to book their COVID-19 vaccine starting this Friday.
Shaw Festival delays start of season to early July
The Shaw Festival is delaying the start of the 2021 season to early July.
166 new cases of COVID in Niagara with 90 people now being treated in hospital
Niagara is reporting 166 new COVID-19 cases today.
Ontario marks death-toll milestone as Atlantic bubble remains closed by outbreaks
Ontario has marked a grim milestone with the province's death toll pushing past 8,000 accelerated by a deadly third wave of the pandemic as Nova Scotia saw a slight decline in new infections.
Positive Living Niagara looking for knitters and crocheters
The organization is getting ready for the annual Red Scarf Project, but they need help creating the distinctive scarves.
Ontario reports 3,871 new COVID-19 cases
For the second straight day the number of hospitalizations has decreased with 33 fewer patients being treated in hospitals.
Port Colborne welcomes new Deputy Fire Chief
Mike DeGasperis has a long history with the Niagara area after getting a Bachelor of Kinesiology from Brock University, serving as a primary care paramedic with the Niagara Region from 2008 - 2010, and working as a volunteer fire fighter in Thorold in 2006.
Habitat for Humanity Niagara and local restaurants launch 'Home for Dinner'
People ordering take-out can support local restaurants and Habitat for Humanity Niagara at the same time through the month of May.
Transat reaches deal with Ottawa to borrow up to $700 million
Transat says $390 million will be used to help support its business, while $310 million will be used to provide reimbursements to travellers.
Ontario officials to provide vaccination plan update today
Minister of Health Christine Elliott and Solicitor General Sylvia Jones will make an announcement at 1:30 p.m.
Niagara College and TD offer program for aspiring entrepreneurs
The college is offering a program called Sources to anyone in Niagara who in unemployed and wants to venture into self-employment.
St. Catharines woman wins $100,000
Michele Bartlett says her sister was elated and she started to cry when she told her son about the big win.
Niagara-On-The-Lake extends temporary patio program
Under the program restaurant and business owners pay no application fees to set up a temporary patio space until January 1st, 2022.
BREAKING | Ontario to give workers 3 paid sick days, reimburse businesses costs
Ontario will give all workers three paid sick days to help employees take time off to self-isolate during the pandemic.
2000 people returning to Canada since mandatory hotel quarantines began test positive
More than 2,000 people returning to Canada since mandatory hotel quarantines began have tested positive for COVID-19 and more than a quarter of them were infected with a variant of concern.
Family of Quebec woman who died of blood clot after AstraZeneca shot urges vigilance
The family of a Quebec woman who developed blood clots and died after receiving the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine is urging people to stay alert for symptoms and get help right away if they surface.
Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins has died at the age of 90
Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins has died at age 90.
Niagara mom shares workplace safety message after losing 17 yr old son
A moving video of a Niagara mom who lost her son in a workplace accident has been released leading up to the National Day of Mourning.
'This is Our Shot' campaign using Canadian celebrities to encourage vaccinations
Actor Ryan Reynolds, Olympic hockey star Hayley Wickenheiser and singer Michael Buble are just some of the celebrities supporting a campaign designed to encourage racialized Canadians to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Infrared night vision imaging system donated to Grimsby search and rescue team
A Grimsby-based search and rescue team has received three generous donations.
One death and 146 new infections reported in Niagara
One new death and 146 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Niagara today.
2021 Canadian Grand Prix cancelled due to COVID-19 measures
The 2021 Canadian Grand Prix has been cancelled due to health measures put in place to combat the spread of COVID-19.
Ontario hospitals able to transfer patients waiting for LTC bed to any nursing home without consent
Health Minister Christine Elliott says the government has issued a new emergency order to allow for such transfers in a bid to free up hospital capacity for COVID-19 patients in need of urgent care.
Ontario reports 3,480 new COVID-19 cases
There are 55 fewer people hospitalized, but 2 more people are in the ICU and 16 more people require ventilators.