Niagara Regional Council passed a motion unanimously Wednesday night to recommend that the region’s acting medical officer amend his controversial medical order, that the restaurant industry says if left as is would decimate its ranks. The four-part motion is a recommendation from Council that primarily urges acting medical director Dr. Mustafa Hirji to remove a … Read more
The Niagara Regional Council Emergency Meeting to address Dr. Mustafa Hirji’s Section 22 order that targets restaurants in the region starts at 4:30 p.m. Mark Wood, founder of the food service alliance Niagara Restaurants United, will speak. He owns three pubs in the Region including Grimsby’s The Forty Public House, as well as the Grantham … Read more
Main street businesses can now apply for a grant of up to $1,000 to help cover the cost of personal protection equipment. Photo: Canva.com.
Ontario reported 1,417 new COVID-19 cases today, an increase from yesterday’s report of 1,249. The Niagara Region reported 16 new cases today, a ten case decrease from yesterday’s report of 26.
Niagara Regional Chair Jim Bradley issued a statement this afternoon on the controversial medical order issued by the Region’s acting medical officer that has restaurant owners and workers fearing for their business and jobs.
Niagara Region Chair Jim Bradley issued a statement late Tuesday night with regard to “an ongoing whistleblower investigation” that may be related to a controversial bio-solids contract. The statement was issued unusually late Tuesday night, significantly beyond business hours, at 10:30 p.m. In the statement, Bradley said: “In the interest of full transparency and openness, … Read more
The Ontario government is investing $37 million to expand mental health services in the justice system by expanding mobile crisis teams, hiring additional staff, and creating tailored programs for First Nations communities.
An individual at two St. Catharines elementary schools has tested positive for COVID-19. Another individual has tested positive, affecting elementary schools in St. Catharines and in Thorold.
Ontario reported 1,249 new COVID-19 cases today, a decrease from yesterday’s report of 1,487. The Niagara Region reported 26 new COVID-19 cases today, an increase from yesterday’s report of 21.
Pet Adoption of the Week – Nelly, Neko, and Sasha.