Canada surpasses 10K COVID-19 deaths as Ontario reports 834 new cases; One new death in Niagara

COVID-19 blood test

As Canada reports its 10,001st COVID-19 death today, Ontario is reporting 834 new COVID-19 cases today. Niagara Region reports 12 new cases today, and the first new death since Oct. 19.

Halloween 2020 less spooky with safety protocols and trick-or-treating alternatives

kids in costumes and masks

With Niagara currently in Stage 3, trick-or-treating is permitted this Saturday evening, but with restrictions. So if COVID-19 has spooked your family from its traditional door-knocking costumed adventures, here are some guidelines and alternative activities.

Ontario reports 827 new cases, with 300 in hospital, a first since June

COVID-19 cases in Ontario plus Niagara Region

Ontario reports 827 new COVID-19 cases today, a slight decrease from yesterday’s report of 851 cases. Hospitalized cases were reported above 300 for the first time since June. Niagara Region reports seven, a slight increase from yesterday’s report of four.

Ontario reports new daily case record high over the weekend; Niagara Region reports numbers above 20 for the first time since September

Ontario reported 851 new COVID-19 cases today and over 2,000 new cases over the weekend. The Niagara Region reported 36 new cases this weekend and four cases today.

400 RIDE checks conducted in Beamsville and Welland Saturday

Police car

The Niagara police’s R.I.D.E. program in Beamsville and Welland on stop 400 vehicles Saturday. The Niagara Regional Police conducted a R.I.D.E. checkpoint on King Street in the Town of Beamsville and on Division Street in the City of Welland between 7:30 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. Officers stopped over 400 vehicles and conducted 19 roadside tests. … Read more