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.
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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.
Province appoints Sterling as Chair of Greenbelt Council
The Ontario government has appointed Norm Sterling as Chair of the Greenbelt Council.
$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.
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: