Bradley issues cryptic message on investigation triggered by whistleblower

Niagara Regional Chair Jim Bradley

Niagara Region Chair Jim Bradley issued a statement late Tuesday night with regard to “an ongoing whistleblower investigation” that may be related to a controversial bio-solids contract. The statement was issued unusually late Tuesday night, significantly beyond business hours, at 10:30 p.m. In the statement, Bradley said: “In the interest of full transparency and openness, … Read more

Three new COVID-19 infections affecting four Niagara Catholic elementary schools in St. Catharines and Thorold

back to school

An individual at two St. Catharines elementary schools has tested positive for COVID-19. Another individual has tested positive, affecting elementary schools in St. Catharines and in Thorold.

New COVID-19 cases drop in Ontario with 1,249 reported today, hospitalized cases up by 29; Niagara reports 26

COVID-19 cases in Ontario plus Niagara Region

Ontario reported 1,249 new COVID-19 cases today, a decrease from yesterday’s report of 1,487. The Niagara Region reported 26 new COVID-19 cases today, an increase from yesterday’s report of 21.

Grimsby restaurateur forms Niagara hospitality alliance and calls for resignation of Hirji over new COVID restaurant rules

Mark Wood, owner The Forty Pub

The owner of Grimsby’s The Forty Public House and a Niagara restaurant alliance he has formed is calling for the repeal of an order targeting Niagara hospitality businesses. Mark Wood is also demanding the resignation of and an apology from Niagara Region’s acting medical officer. Over the weekend, Wood, who also owns two St. Catharines … Read more