COVID-19 cases rocket above 200 for the first time since July
The Ontario government reported 213 new COVID-19 cases today in the province. This is the first time case numbers have risen above 200 since July 21.
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COVID-19 triggered massive decline of women in Ontario workforce, report says
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) has published a recovery recommendation plan called the She-Covery Project in an effort to stop the massive decline of women in the labour force. It says the number of female workers in Ontario is at its lowest level in 30 years and is another impact the province faces following … Read more
1,500 Amazon jobs coming to Stoney Creek and Mount Hope
Amazon Canada is set to build a delivery centre in Stoney Creek and a warehouse in Mount Hope.
Three Beamsville business break-ins on the same weekend: Is there a connection?
Note: Breaking news…this story will be updated Three Beamsville business break-ins, at two restaurants and a pet store, kept Niagara police officers busy Monday. However, it’s unclear yet if there is a connection between the three crimes. Police are trying to discern if the crimes are related. “The detectives will certainly be looking at that … Read more
What’s on in the Bench: Sept. 11 -13
Here is what’s on for the weekend of Sept. 11 to Sept. 13, 2020. Listed below are public events planned in Grimsby, Beamsville, Smithville, Jordan Station, Vineland and area.
Police investigating Beamsville pet store break-in
Police are investigating after a bandit broke into a Beamsville pet store early Monday morning. Niagara police say officers from 8 District detachment in Grimsby responded to a call at Paulmac’s Pets in Beamsville Town Centre, located in the strip mall at 4961 King St East in Beamsville. Police investigators have determined that the pet … Read more
Five Niagara Region residents charged with DUI offenses in first week of September
The Niagara Regional Police Service has reported 12 names of people charged with an alleged criminal impaired driving offence after July 27.
Back-to-school day like no other, says Niagara police
Niagara police were out in force yesterday as students returned to school for the fall semester, with plenty of fines, warnings, and even several arrests and license suspensions for careless motorists.
Frightening spike relief? New COVID-19 cases back down to 149 today in Ontario
The Ontario government reported 149 new COVID-19 cases today in the province, a slight drop from an alarming spike over the Labour Day weekend and into Tuesday.
Ontario pauses reopening plan due to spiking COVID-19 cases
The Ontario government is pausing its reopening plan as new COVID-19 cases are starting to spike, after weeks of dropping numbers. However, the Niagara Region continues to see single-digit new case reports, with one new case today and two Monday. There were two on Saturday and two on Sunday. On the day that children head … Read more