Ontario reports lowest COVID case count since late March; Niagara Region reports 82
Ontario reports 2,073 new COVID-19 cases with 15 new deaths. Niagara Region reports 82 cases with one new death.
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Income thresholds lowered in Ontario so more seniors can access free dental care
The Ontario government is updating the income eligibility thresholds for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program and the Seniors Co-Payment Program to allow more of Ontario’s most vulnerable seniors to have access to dental care and affordable prescription medications.
Ontario reports lowest daily case count since start of April; Niagara Region reports 75
Ontario reported 2,716 new COVID-19 cases on Monday and 6.080 cases over the weekend. There were 75 new cases today and 172 over the weekend in the Niagara Region.
Last-minute boost of vaccine supply in Niagara results in new booking spots at local clinics
Extra slots had been added to vaccine clinics, said Niagara Region Public Health Saturday, thanks to a “last-minute boost of vaccines coming to Niagara.”
Ontario provides rapid COVID-19 tests to small and medium-sized businesses
The Ontario government, in partnership with the federal government and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, has launched the COVID-19 Rapid Screening Initiative for small and medium-sized businesses across the province.
Multiple charges after man rams cruisers in St. Catharines.
In what appears to be a dramatic arrest, a St. Catharines man faces numerous charges after twice attempting to evade police by ramming two police cruisers.
New COVID cases back over 3,000 in Ontario; Niagara Region reports 121
Ontario reports 3,166 new COVID-19 cases with 23 new deaths. Niagara Region reports 121 cases with no new deaths.
New proposed agency would streamline the province’s skilled trades system
The Ontario government is introducing new measures to help tradespeople get their certification from one reliable, streamlined destination.
Fenwick farm will let you pick from over a million tulips
After planting over one million tulips in the fall, U-Pick farms in Fenwick, is inviting ticket-holders to come hand pick tulips ahead of and and after Mother’s Day.
Appointments available at Niagara vaccination clinics as eligibility expands
As eligibility for a COVID-19 vaccine opened up to those age 50+ this morning, the Niagara Region issued a bulletin with vaccine clinics that have available booking slots.