Ontario temporarily raising wages for support workers by up to $3 per hour
The Ontario government will boost wages of personal support workers by $2 to $3 per hour to help retain and attract workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19
New COVID case at McMaster University
A McMaster University student has tested positive for COVID-19. They were last on campus on Sept. 24, where they spent time in the psychology building.
COVID-19 infection reported at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Elementary School
A person at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Elementary School in Niagara Falls has tested positive for COVID-19.
Ontario reports 538 new cases today; Niagara Region reports nine
Ontario is reporting 538 new COVID-19 cases today, a decrease from yesterday’s 625 cases and the 554 new cases reported on Tuesday.
Ontario reports 625 new cases today; Niagara Region reports nine
Ontario is reporting 625 new COVID-19 cases today, an increase from yesterday’s 554 cases, but trending down below the 700 new cases reported on Monday.
Ontario investing over half a billion dollars to protect long-term care homes
The Ontario government is investing $540 million to protect long-term care homes. This will help long-term care homes makes necessary changes to improve the support and safety of vulnerable populations.
Small businesses and charities eligible to receive up to $850 towards their energy bills
Small businesses and charities can receive up to $850 in support of their energy bill through an Ontario government assistance program.
New COVID-19 infection at Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School
An individual at Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School in St. Catharines has tested positive for COVID-19.
Niagara Health limiting COVID testing and moving to appointment only
Effective immediately, Niagara Health is limiting test administration to those more at risk of having COVID-19. Additionally, it is moving to appointment only effective Monday, Sept, 28.
Ontario investing $52.5 million in health care workers as province enters COVID-19’s second wave
The Ontario government is investing $52.5 million to retain and support healthcare workers, and to recruit over 3,700 more frontline workers across the province.