Tam warns of 'urgency' to lower infections as forecast paint dire scenario
Canada's chief public health officer says there's ``urgency'' to bring infections down as officials released dire new forecasts indicating that COVID-19 case counts have far surpassed levels seen during the first wave.
Retail sales rise
Statistics Canada says retail sales rose 1.1 per cent to $53.9 billion in September to mark the fifth consecutive monthly increase since the record drop in April due to the pandemic.
Ontario extends public health orders
Ontario's government says public health orders currently in effect across the province will remain in place for another month.
Prime Minister confirms 30-day extension of border closure with U-S
As we told you earlier this week, the Canada-U.S border will remain closed another 30-days.
Pfizer submits emergency authorization request for vaccine today
Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech will submit their emergency authorization request of their COVID-19 vaccine candidate to the FDA today.
Van attack trial to resume Monday
The trial of Alek Minassian will resume on Monday.
Niagara Region to begin formal process to find a new CAO
Niagara's Regional Councillors are finally set to begin their recruitment process to find a new Chief Administrative Officer.
Premier Ford expected to crack down on hot spots today
New public health measures aimed at fighting the surge of COVID-19 in hot spot areas are expected to be announced today.
Minister of Colleges and Universities to make announcement today
No details as to what it's about but the Minister of Colleges and Universities is set to make an announcement this afternoon.
New COVID-19 modelling data to be released this morning
If Canadians don't strictly limit their contact with people outside their households Canada will see a dramatic rise in COVID-19 cases over the next few weeks.
Trudeau resumes briefings from home as COVID-19 cases soar across Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will amplify his plea for Canadians to stay home as much as possible after alarming new projections for the spread of COVID-19 in Canada are released today.
COVID outbreak declared at Smithville school
An outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared at St. Martin Catholic Elementary School in Smithville.
Burlington hospital declares COVID-19 outbreak after four test positive
A Burlington, Ont., hospital has declared an outbreak in one of its inpatient units after three health-care workers and one patient tested positive for COVID-19.
This St. Catharines lot will be turned into 'Holiday Square' to welcome Santa this weekend
St. Catharines will welcome Santa this weekend.
BREAKING | Ontario Provincial Police officer dead after shooting on Manitoulin Island
An Ontario Provincial Police officer has died after being shot in the line of duty on Manitoulin Island.
Mysterious whistleblower investigation in Niagara has cost taxpayers $90,000 and counting
A mysterious whistleblower investigation in Niagara has cost taxpayers over $90,000 so far.
Two men arrested in Niagara Falls after drugs, crossbow, shot gun, and ammunition discovered
Two men have been arrested in Niagara Falls after a shot gun, stun gun and drugs were found at a home.
Breakthrough in battery chemistry will cut the price of GM's electric vehicles equal to gas in 5 yrs
General Motors says a pending breakthrough in battery chemistry will cut the price of its electric vehicles so they equal those powered by gasoline within five years.
You can weigh in on St. Catharines Transportation Master Plan
If you have strong opinions on transit in St. Catharines, the city wants to hear from you.
GM says demand for trucks helped turn the tide for Oshawa plant
General Motors Canada President Scott Bell says the growing demand for trucks helped convince executives to turn around plans for the plant in Oshawa, Ont.
We are deploying an army of inspectors: Ford at daily COVID briefing
The Ontario government is sending out over 200 inspection officers to enforce and educate businesses on COVID-19 rules.
20 new cases of COVID in Niagara, and number of active cases drops to 177
20 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Niagara today.
Niagara health care workers exposed to COVID on the job, not being paid while isolating: Burch
How would you feel if you were exposed to COVID on the job, and then sent home without pay to isolate.
BREAKING | OHA says province has hit critical mark in hospitals
The Ontario Hospital Association says the province has hit the critical mark of 150 COVID-19 patients in its intensive care units.
NRP make arrests in department store thefts
Two people are facing a slew of charges in connection to department store thefts in St. Catharines.
Province marks two straight weeks of COVID-19 cases over 1,000
Ontario is reporting 1,210 cases of COVID-19.
Environment Minister to show Canadians his path to net zero emissions
Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson will show Canadians his path to net-zero emissions today.
Premier to make another announcement this afternoon
Ontario Premier Doug Ford will make an announcement this afternoon one day after confirming his government will be revealing further health measures to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Van attack trial resumes today with psychiatrist
The trial of Alek Minassian resumes today, with a psychiatrist hired by the defence set to return to the stand.
Glints of optimism as vaccine discussion ramps up
CTV News is reporting that Ontario's Health Minister estimates the province will receive more than 2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the New Year.
DSBN reporting a positive case of COVID-19
The District School Board of Niagara is reporting a positive case of COVID-19 at Prince Philip French Immersion School in Niagara Falls.
Region unanimously asks for dining restriction to be rescinded
A special meeting of Niagara Regional Council was held last night discussing new dining rules.
Special Weather Statement warning of strong winds
The Niagara Region is under a special weather statement this morning warning of strong winds today.
Ford hints that new lockdown measures could be coming to hot spots
Premier Doug Ford says he'll announce targeted new measures on Friday aimed at lowering COVID-19 cases in provincial hot spots.
Canada-U. S. border closure extended 30 days as American COVID-19 cases rise: source
The Canada-U. S. border is set to remain closed well into December.
It's ridiculous and I'm tired of anti-maskers: Ford on Niagara's top doctor getting harassed
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says it's ridiculous that people are harassing Niagara's acting Medical Officer of Health.
Ontario increasing testing at long-term care homes to weekly for some areas
The Ontario government is updating testing at long-term care homes.
Two new deaths and 16 new cases of COVID-19 in Niagara Wednesday
16 cases of COVID-19 reported in Niagara today along with two new deaths.
No extended break for Ontario schools
There will not be an extended winter break for Ontario students.