$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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Grimsby man on latest Niagara DUI offence list
Four people, three of them from St. Catharines, have been named on the latest Niagara police list of drinking and driving offences for the period of April 19-25.
Curbside Spring branch collection starts Monday
Niagara Region announced yesterday that spring branch collection starts next Monday. Curbside waste collection of tree branches runs Monday May 10 through until Friday, June 4. “Curbside branch collection is available across Niagara region to all residents living in single family homes and apartments with six units or less,” it said in a news advisory. … Read more
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…
Regional Council makes progress on CAO recruitment
The Niagara Regional Council and its CAO recruitment committee will soon post a job ad to recruit a new Chief Administrative Officer, it has announced. On Thursday night, Regional Council approved a position profile, job advertisement, and core competencies for the CAO position. The documents, the Region’s news advisory said, “capture the essential characteristics, traits, experiences, and … Read more
Toronto motorist killed by falling highway sign on QEW near skyway
A toppled sign on the Toronto-bound QEW near the Burlington skyway killed a 46-year-old motorist early Tuesday. The Ontario Provincial Police said an excavator hit a road sign on the QEW in Hamilton, causing it to fall and strike a passing vehicle near the Eastport Drive exit. Emergency crews were called to the scene just before 1 … Read more
Grimsby joins climate protection program
Grimsby town council has unanimously passed a resolution to join a municipal climate protection program.