$2B earmarked for education support, says Ford government
The Ontario government said it is providing more than $2 billion in new supports to advance and protect public education for the 2021-22 school year.
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Niagara Region announces more COVID-19 vaccination clinic dates
Niagara Region Public Health said Monday the Ontario government has announced that individuals 55 years old or older in 2021 are now eligible to book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment via the provincial booking portal.
J&J one-shot vaccine approved for Canadians age 30+ years
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) issued a recommendation Monday that Canadian provinces can give the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine to adults age 30 or older.
Elderly woman dies after being hit by car in Grimsby
An elderly woman was struck by a car in Grimsby on Saturday and was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Lincoln man arrested after alleged indecent act
In March of 2021, detectives from 8 District with the Niagara Regional Police Service, commenced an investigation into an indecent act. Read more…
Ontario spends $115K to boost marketing of Niagara table grapes
The Ontario government is investing over $115,000 in an effort to increase consumer demand for locally grown fresh grapes and to launch a new table grape variety to diversify the market and support sector growth.
What you need to know about getting an AstraZeneca vaccine in the Niagara region and beyond
The Ontario government has said the COVID-19 vaccine made by Oxford-AstraZeneca, which was previously available to residents aged 55 and older, will be offered to those 40 and older starting Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know:
Portal opens to 40+ Ontarians for pharmacy-delivered vaccine jabs
The Ontario government’s online booking portal for vaccinations now allows people ages 40 and older to find pharmacies where they can get a jab with the COVID vaccine.
Niagara police said it will not conduct random vehicle stops to enforce stay-at-home order
The Niagara Regional Police Service said its officers will not conduct random vehicle stops after the Ontario government expanded police powers Friday to enforce new stay-at-home order rules.
Dramatic new restrictions announced as Ford tightens lockdown rules in bid to stop COVID
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and his government announced the most extreme lockdown measures yet since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic today. They include a wide-ranging series of new restrictions that will extend police power and further restrict movements of …
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