Ontario reports over 700 new cases, new highest case count in the province
Ontario is reporting 732 new COVID-19 cases today, surpassing the former highest daily report of 700 cases reported Monday.
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Ontario releases revised screening tool for school and child care
New questions have been added to the Ontario government’s COVID-19 screening tool to help better determine whether children should attend school and child care.
Ontario temporarily raising wages for support workers by up to $3 per hour
The Ontario government will boost wages of personal support workers by $2 to $3 per hour to help retain and attract workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New COVID case at McMaster University
A McMaster University student has tested positive for COVID-19. They were last on campus on Sept. 24, where they spent time in the psychology building.
COVID-19 infection reported at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Elementary School
A person at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Elementary School in Niagara Falls has tested positive for COVID-19.
Ontario reports 538 new cases today; Niagara Region reports nine
Ontario is reporting 538 new COVID-19 cases today, a decrease from yesterday’s 625 cases and the 554 new cases reported on Tuesday.
Niagara Region unveils new natural gas-powered garbage trucks headed for West Niagara communities
Niagara Region provided a sneak peak today of the new garbage trucks powered by compressed natural gas that will roll into West Niagara communities Oct. 19.
Lincoln rodent removal program reimburses up to $200
The Town of Lincoln has launched a new rodent removal program that covers up to half the cost of exterminating rodents from outside residential homes.
What’s on in the Bench: Oct. 2-4
Here is what’s on for the weekend of Oct.2 to Oct.4, 2020. Listed below are public events planned in Grimsby, Beamsville, Smithville, Jordan Station, Vineland and area.
Forecast suggests Ontario could see 1,000 daily infections as COVID-19 second wave arrives
Ontario is now in its second wave of COVID-19, health officials say and new forecasting suggests that the province may see 1,000 new cases per day in the first half of October.