Daniela Fortino
New COVID-19 cases approaching 500 per day in Ontario; Niagara cracks 1,000 all time cases
COVID-19 cases continue to grow in Ontario, with the government reporting 478 new infections today. That’s more reported on any day since May 2. Niagara Health reports seven new cases today cracking 1,000 case all time.
Ontario COVID-19 cases jump over 400 cases again; Cases drop in Niagara over the weekend
The Ontario government reported 425 new COVID-19 cases today and over 700 new cases over the weekend. Today’s report contains the highest daily case count in the province since June 2.
Never miss a garbage day with the Niagara Region Waste phone app
The Niagara Region Waste app provides residents with important information they need to know about waste collection in their area and provides notification for collection day reminders and service disruptions.
Programs continue to reopen at Pelham’s community centre
The Meridian Community Centre (MCC) will be reinstating many of the regular programs it offers for the months of September and October.
Open-air burn permit suspension lifted in Lincoln
The Town of Lincoln has lifted the suspension on issuing open-air fire permits. Residents must now get a permit for open-air fires.
First Niagara school infection detected as Ontario reports 401 new COVID-19 cases
The Ontario government reported 313 new COVID-19 cases today and over 400 new cases on the weekend. This is the first time case numbers this high have been reported since early June.
New provincial bill proposes rent freezes in 2021
The Ontario government is proposing new legislation called the Helping Tenants and Small Businesses Act. This will freeze rent in most rent-controlled and non-rent-controlled residential units to help relieve the financial burden for tenants.
Lincoln receives $725K in funding for new digital service delivery master plan
The Town of Lincoln is modernizing its online services with a $725,000 provincial grant.
Brock University student tests positive for COVID-19 as Niagara Region reports 12 new cases
A Brock University student has tested positive for COVID-19, however, the student does not live on campus and has not visited campus this term.