Two Wainfleet Town Hall employees test positive for COVID-19
The Township of Wainfleet confirmed that two administrative employees in it’s town hall have tested positive for COVID-19, triggering the town to scale back some activities.
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Ontario reports 827 new cases, with 300 in hospital, a first since June
Ontario reports 827 new COVID-19 cases today, a slight decrease from yesterday’s report of 851 cases. Hospitalized cases were reported above 300 for the first time since June. Niagara Region reports seven, a slight increase from yesterday’s report of four.
Ford government to release 2020 provincial budget Nov. 5
The Ontario government announced today that it will be releasing the 2020 Provincial Budget on Thursday, Nov. 5. The budget will focus on health care, supporting Ontarians during the pandemic, and economic recovery.
MPP Oosterhoff apologizes after criticism over maskless event pictures on Facebook
Niagara West MPP Sam Oosterhoff issued an apology today after he posted pictures of an indoor gathering Sunday with maskless people in close proximity indoors.
Ontario reports new daily case record high over the weekend; Niagara Region reports numbers above 20 for the first time since September
Ontario reported 851 new COVID-19 cases today and over 2,000 new cases over the weekend. The Niagara Region reported 36 new cases this weekend and four cases today.
Niagara Region extends mask by-law to apartments and condos
Niagara Regional Council has passed an ammendment to the face-covering by-law to include common spaces, like lobbies and elevators, in apartment buildings and condominiums in response to the second wave of COVID-19.
Ontario remains above 800 with 826 COVID-19 cases reported today; Niagara Region drops below 10 with eight cases reported
Ontario reports 826 new COVID-19 cases today, a slight decrease from yesterday’s report of 841 cases. Niagara Region drops below ten with eight cases reported
Ontario investing $5.8 million on youth wellness hubs, including facilities in the Niagara Region
The Ontario government announced yesterday that it will be investing $5.8 million to enhance the capacity of Ontario’s ten youth wellness hubs across Ontario, including the Niagara Region.
Ontario investing $550 million to upgrade and build schools across the province
The Ontario government is investing $550 million to build 20 new schools and upgrade eight schools across the province which will create up to 16,000 student learning spaces and 870 child care spaces.
Buy a donut or bring a bottle to help the West Niagara army cadets get back on their feet
The West Niagara Royal Canadian Army Cadets Corps need help getting back on their feet amidst the COVID-19 pandemic so volunteers are running a fundraiser Saturday.