Apple picking is on in West Niagara with new COVID-19 safety measures
It’s business as usual this year for West Niagara area apple farms, though most have added a few new basic measures to keep people safe from COVID-19.
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Police recover stolen car, but still seeking driver after two pedestrians were struck
A car driven by a Welland man, sought by Niagara police, was recovered today. However, a manhunt still underway for the driver. He is wanted after two pedestrians were struck by a different car, that was crashed into a tree and abandoned, yesterday in St Catharines.
Ontario investing over $1B to expand the largest provincial testing initiative in Canada
The Ontario government will invest $1.07 billion to expand COVID-19 testing and contact trace management and $30 million immediately for outbreak management in priority and vulnerable sectors.
Rollercoaster continues as new COVID-19 cases bounce back over 400 in Ontario
Ontario is reporting 409 new COVID-19 cases today, an uptick against yesterday’s drop in cases, but lower than earlier in the week. Still, the trend since August is three to four times what the daily average of that month’s daily new case count.
Niagara Region reveals new branding on waste management trucks
Niagara Region debuted yesterday it’s new branding and messaging for waste management: Box it. Bin it. Sort it.
District School Board of Niagara shares plan for equity in the workplace
The District School Board of Niagara has released its plan is designed to create an inclusive and equitable workplace for staff and students.
COVID-19 case detected at William Hamilton Merritt Public School in St. Catharines
An individual at William Hamilton Merritt Public School in St. Catharines has tested positive for COVID-19, Niagara Regional Public Health says.
Ontario offering COVID testing at pharmacies starting Friday
As many as 60 Ontario pharmacies will offer free COVID-19 testing for asymptomatic individuals starting Friday, with more locations offering tests in the upcoming weeks.
Biggest one day drop: New COVID-19 cases drop to 335 in Ontario
Biggest one-day drop since July 29. The province reported 335 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday against 478 new cases reported Tuesday, a drop of 30 per cent.
Ontario hiring the largest number of labour inspectors in the province’s history
Ontario is hiring 98 additional frontline health and safety workers. Once the new hires are onboard, the province will employ the most active labour inspectors in its history.