How many Niagara residents have received the COVID-19 vaccine?
Niagara administered a record 4600 vaccines on Wednesday, putting the region on track to hit the 150,000 mark by tomorrow.
BREAKING | Over 200 new COVID cases and one death reported in Niagara
Niagara is reporting over 200 new COVID cases today and one new death.
Ontario reports 3,682 new COVID-19 cases, hospitalization stats continue to rise
The seven-day average for new daily COVID-19 cases has dipped down slightly to 4,176. A week ago the number stood at 4,208.
Welland working with Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities on new multisport court
City council voted in favour of entering into an agreement with the charity to fund the Jumpstart Inclusive Multisport Court as a sub-facility with the Empire Multicourt.
Premier Ford says province 'working on' a paid sick leave solution, apologizes for 'mistakes' made
Premier Doug Ford made the announcement this morning as he is currently in self-isolation after a staff member he had close contact with tested positive for COVID-19.
Walker Industries steps up to help Niagara Health buy an MRI machine
Walker Industries is chipping in $500,000 to help Niagara Health buy another MRI machine.
Trudeau expected to update greenhouse gas emissions reduction target for Earth Day
US President Joe Biden is launching a two-day virtual climate summit today.
Child care workers in Ontario ask to be vaccinated against COVID-19
Child care workers in the province are calling on the Premier to bump staff up the priority list for vaccinations.
Canadian Elite Basketball League delays start of season
The Canadian Elite Basketball League has decided to start the 14-game 2021 season on June 24th instead of June 5th.
Niagara Regional Council takes closer look at Board of Health responsibilities
A report coming to council this afternoon will examine the Board's legal obligations, how it is governed, and its relationship to the province after a local mayor openly defied Public Health measures regarding COVID-19.
Quebec reports case of the so-called ``double variant'' that has fuelled India's massive outbreak
A case of a coronavirus variant that first emerged in India has been found in Quebec, the province's Health Department said Wednesday.
Wainfleet unveils new parking program for locals
Wainfleet has unveiled a new pilot program for residents to park at the beach.
Canada looking into flights arriving from India after massive surge of cases
Canada's top public health doctor says the federal government is looking into flights arriving from India following reports that a massive surge of COVID-19 cases is ravaging that country.
'We hope to help a little more': Biden says he spoke to Trudeau about more vaccines
President Joe Biden says the United States plans to provide Canada with more help in procuring COVID-19 vaccines.
Six Niagara residents charged with impaired driving
Six people are facing impaired driving charges in Niagara.
Stash of guns, drugs and knives found in St. Catharines home
Guns, drugs and knives have been discovered inside a St. Catharines home.
COVID outbreak at Brock now over
A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared over at Brock University.
AstraZeneca advice from national panel delayed by new data on COVID-19 and variants
Canada's chief public health officer says new information on COVID-19 and variants prompted the National Advisory Committee on Immunization to suddenly cancel its planned announcement on who should get the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.
Arrest made after a number of break and enters at cottages in Crystal Beach
A man has been arrested after a rash of break and enters in Fort Erie.
Ontario cabinet finalizing sick-leave plan to be released in coming days
Ontario says it will present a paid sick-leave program for essential workers in a matter of days, following repeated calls for it to act on the issue.
One new death and 199 COVID cases reported in Niagara today
199 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Niagara bringing the number of active cases across the region to over 2000.
Bank of Canada keeps key interest rate steady
The central bank is raising its outlook for economic growth to 6.5 per cent, up from an earlier forecast of four per cent.
Ontario reporting more than 4,200 new COVID-19 cases after single-day drop
Health Minister Christine Elliott is reporting 4,212 new cases after a one day drop yesterday of less than 3,500 cases.
NRP warn of reemergence of tasteless internet hoax
Videos have been circulating on Tiktok falsely claiming April 24th is a day where sexual assault is legal for the day - a hoax that tends to surface every few years.
Wine Growers of Ontario President says federal budget contains 'sigh of relief'
President and CEO Aaron Dobbin explains the federal government is promising a two year, $101 million program to help wine producers cope with the loss of a tax exemption.
Hamilton Police confirm 20 charges laid in two anti-lockdown protests
Police representatives confirm the majority of participants were maskless and both events exceeded the current number of people allowed for outdoor gatherings in the province.
Winter Weather Travel Advisory still in effect for Niagara
The region is still under a Winter Weather Travel Advisory as many residents will wake up to some snow with up to 5 more cm expected through this morning.
Fort Erie man charged after imitation firearm found in motel room
A 44 year old Fort Erie man is facing weapons charges after police responded to calls of armed man at a motel.
Some Shoppers Drugs Marts close to Toronto offering 24/7 vaccinations if supplies allow
Participating locations include 6 pharmacies in Brampton, 4 in Scarborough and Toronto, and 10 others scattered in North York, Oakville, Etobicoke, Woodbridge, and Mississauga.
Niagara Region Public Health celebrates mass vaccination clinic volunteers
More than 290 people have signed up to help the clinics run smoothly by greeting residents and helping them navigate the clinic space.
Niagara Regional Police pursuing arrest warrant for youth following St. Catharines bank robbery
Detectives are currently pursuing an arrest warrant for the boy, but cannot name him due to the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Premier Ford isolating after staff member tests positive for COVID-19
In a statement from the premier's office, officials say Ford left the legislature to be tested as soon as he learned there was a chance the staff member had been exposed.
Gates calling on government to take urgent action to help businesses
Niagara Falls NDP MPP Wayne Gates has sent a letter to Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, Vic Fedeli, urging him to take immediate action to help businesses.
Critical care at Niagara's hospitals in a state of crisis
Critical Care capacity at Niagara Health is in a state of crisis.
GUILTY | Former cop Derek Chauvin guilty on all charges in death of George Floyd
Ex-cop Derek Chauvin convicted of murder and manslaughter in George Floyd death that stirred worldwide protests
Rogers offers customers compensation after outage, credit to be applied to next bill
Rogers Communications Inc. is offering customers a credit after a massive nationwide wireless outage left millions without voice calls, texting and data service for several hours on Monday.
Ontario Health Minister hints that government may rethink paid sick leave for essential workers
Health Minister Christine Elliot is hinting the provincial government may buckle to increasing pressure to provide paid sick leave to essential workers.
Police want to talk to man who gave boy a ride home in Thorold
Police are looking to identify a man who gave a boy a ride home in Thorold.
Brock will have a new Director of Sports
Brock University has announced a new Director of Sports.
19 yr old suspect arrested in last week's shooting in Fort Erie
Niagara Regional Police detectives have made an arrest in a Fort Erie shooting.
Weather advisory issued for Niagara with snow starting tonight
A weather advisory has been issued for Niagara with snow on the way.