Two charged under COVID-19 regulations for social gathering at Niagara Falls hotel
A man and woman from Niagara Falls face non-criminal charges after they allegedly violated Ontario laws designed to restrict the spread of COVID-19.
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Niagara Region reports new record high COVID-19 cases over the weekend
Niagara Region reported new record high COVID-19 cases over the weekend with 136 cases.
Friday holidays bump waste collection to Saturdays this year
Two holidays fall on Fridays this December and January, so Niagara Region said waste collection will be delayed by one day on those days.
Niagara municipalities to receive a donation of five million masks
Five million non-medical masks are on their way to Niagara municipalities thanks to a donation from MedSup Canada to the Niagara Health Foundation.
Phase One of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout begins next week
Phase One of Ontario’s three-phase vaccine implementation plan will begin on Tuesday, Dec. 15 with the vaccination of over 2,500 health care workers in Toronto and Ottawa.
Niagara Region remains at orange level as Windsor and York moved into lockdown
The Ontario government has moved Windsor and York region to lockdown due to growing COVID-19 infections. Tighter tier adjustments have been made to other areas of the province, while Niagara Region remains in the orange tier.
Rudy the dog to start work with the Niagara police K-9 unit
Rudy will be on patrol come Monday. That’s the day Niagara police’s latest canine recruit graduates.
Niagara Region administered 35 infractions to businesses
The Niagara Region issued 35 fines to businesses for infractions under provincial COVID-19 emergency regulations.
Ontario reports 1,843 new COVID-19 cases, 45 new deaths; Niagara reports 36 cases, third day this week with cases above 30
Ontario reported 1,843 new COVID-19 cases with 45 new deaths, the highest since June. Niagara Region reports 36 cases, no new deaths.
Updated COVID-19 modelling shows some flattening, but current restrictions not as effective as the first wave
The Ontario government released new COVID-19 modelling Thursday shows some flattening in the province, but current lockdown restrictions are not having the same impact they did during the first wave.