What is considered 'essential' construction in Ontario?
Non-essential construction has been shut down in Ontario today after the government issued new restrictions to help fight a rapid surge in cases.
Boat launches, skate parks, golf courses, and more outdoor attractions closed across Niagara
St. Catharines and other communities across Niagara are closing outdoor amenities to comply with provincial COVID rules.
2000 Ontario residents being treated in hospital for COVID as 4362 cases and 34 deaths are reported
Ontario is reporting 4,362 cases of COVID-19 Saturday and 34 new deaths.
More charges laid following St. Catharines rally last weekend
Police have laid more charges following a rally in St. Catharines protesting COVID-19 restrictions.
Canadians joining the world in tuning in to Prince Philip's funeral
Many Canadians are joining royal watchers around the world today in saying their final goodbyes, albeit virtually, to Prince Philip.
Many Ontario police forces won't use new COVID powers to conduct random stops
Many police forces in Ontario say they will not be stopping motorists or people at random to enforce new COVID-19 rules.
Ontario asks other provinces to send any health-care workers they can spare
In a letter sent yesterday to all provinces and territories, Ontario Deputy Health Minister Helen Angus says the province is short thousands of nurses and asks whether they have any to spare.
Niagara Regional Police will not be stopping random cars and people during stay-at-home order
Niagara Regional Police will not be stopping cars and people to ask them where they are going under the stay-at-home order.
Ontario residents waking up to tough new pandemic restrictions
The surging COVID-19 caseload has Ontario ``on its heels,'' prompting the urgent need for tougher measures to regain control of the deteriorating situation.
Ontario's new restrictions on outdoor gatherings raise eyebrows
Public health experts are raising their eyebrows at Ontario's decision to restrict outdoor gatherings, saying the latest evidence suggests the measures won't do much to cut down on COVID-19 transmission.
BREAKING | Tough new restrictions in Ontario target outdoor activities and interprovincial travel
Premier Doug Ford has announced new measures to try to curb the rapid spread of COVID-19 in Ontario.
70 community leaders sign letter asking residents to help save lives
A letter asking Niagara residents to follow public health advice 100% of the time has been signed by 70 community leaders.
Ontario advisers call for six-week stay-home order, aggressive vaccination
Ontario's science advisers say a six-week stay-at-home order and a vaccination rate of at least 100,000 doses a day is the only way to flatten the COVID-19 curve in the province.
19 yr old man wanted in Fort Erie shooting
Police have made two arrests following a shooting in Fort Erie.
154 new COVID cases in Niagara, with social gatherings fueling cases
154 new COVID-19 cases are being reported in Niagara today.
Ontario sets another record for new COVID-19 cases, reporting 4,812
Hospitals continue to feel the strain of the pandemic with 23 new hospitalizations today, 42 more people admitted to the ICU, and 38 more people on ventilators.
Port Colborne and BIA enter partnership to run Farmers Market
Through the new partnership, the BIA will run the Friday morning market for the next two seasons with the city providing support, especially when it comes to navigating public health protocols during the pandemic.
NRP charge North York man with sexual assault of woman in her 80s
The investigation began last month after a woman in her 80s said she was assaulted in Lincoln after meeting up with a man she met through Zoosk.
Applications open for next round of St. Catharines CIP funding
Programs include the Tax Increment Finance program, Brownfield Tax Increment Finance Program, Brownfield Tax Assistance Program, and the Façade Improvement Program.
Provincial inspectors to visit construction sites today
The province is sending 200 workplace inspectors and some provincial offences officers to 1,300 construction sites across the province today.
New passport contest highlights Niagara Falls businesses
The Niagara Falls Downtown Business Improvement Area is launching the Eat Local Passport Program with $1,000 in gift cards on the line.
Ontario expected to unveil new COVID-19 restrictions
Government officials have not revealed what measures they may be considering, but it comes as COVID-19 cases across the country surge.
Group of Niagara Health employees win big in Niagara Health Lottery
A dozen Niagara Health workers will be splitting the jackpot from the Niagara Health Lottery
Niagara Region Public Health reports increase in COVID-19 infections linked to social gatherings
Officials say the cases stem things like young adults getting together with friends, families arranging play dates, and gatherings with extended family members and friends.
Niagara's Regional Chair asking residents to 'seriously reconsider' attending anti-lockdown rallies
Bradley says he has heard concerns from the public regarding Bylsma's presence at the rally and is taking the issue seriously. Regional council is set to discuss the matter in the coming days.
Outbreak of COVID declared at Welland hospital
An outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared on the Sixth Floor at Niagara Health's Welland hospital.
Ontario cabinet to discuss new restrictions as cases of COVID-19 hit new high
Premier Doug Ford's cabinet is meeting Thursday to discuss new restrictions necessary to deal with the alarming rise in COVID-19 variant cases that are putting immense pressure on hospitals.
Welland getting two new fire stations
Welland will soon have two new fire halls.
Mayor Bylsma facing fine over anti-lockdown rally
A mayor in Niagara is facing a fine for attending an anti-lockdown rally in St. Catharines this past weekend.
St. Catharines MPP wants action taken against insurance companies 'gouging' during pandemic
The MPP for St. Catharines wants insurance companies to stop 'price gouging' small businesses.
St. Catharines' poetry challenge focuses on community heroes this year
A poetry contest run by the City of St. Catharines is returning this month.
Two men arrested in Grimsby last night after reports of an armed man in Welland
We are finding out more about what happened in Grimsby last night.
Princes William, Harry won't walk side-by-side at funeral
Prince William and Prince Harry won't walk side-by-side as they follow their grandfather's coffin into the church ahead of Prince Philip's funeral on Saturday.
BREAKING | Over 200 new cases of COVID in Niagara along with one new death
Over 200 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Niagara today along with one new death.
30 yr old Niagara man fined $880 for attending anti-mask protest
A 30 year old man from Lincoln has been fined for taking part in a protest in Mississauga.
Ontario sets new record for daily COVID-19 cases with 4,736 reported
Health Minister Christine Elliott attributed 1,188 new cases to Toronto, 983 to Peel, 526 to York, and 215 to Niagara.
Provincial funding aims to help women and young people get into construction and manufacturing
The Ontario government is investing more than $560,000 to offer training and mentorship for up to 60 women and youth as the sectors anticipate a shortage of 31,000 workers over the next 10 years.
Police investigating Fort Erie shooting
A man is in critical condition after a shooting in Fort Erie.
Hamilton Police officer charged with sexual assault after SIU investigation
Constable Ryan Cole has been charged with one count of sexual assault causing bodily harm after a complaint on November 7th, 2020.
St. Catharines Council approves new public washroom
Council has approved a self-contained, automatic self-cleaning unit that could be relocated around the city, but it more robust than other temporary washroom models.
Ontario government considering stricter measures to hold councillors accountable
The government is collecting feedback on the Association of Municipalities recommendations including increased financial penalties, suspension for certain violations, removal from office in some circumstances, and better training for integrity commissioners