Grimsby Santa Claus parade cancelled for 2020
Grimsby has officially cancelled its annual Santa Claus Parade due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, a replacement event is planned.
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Halloween 2020 less spooky with safety protocols and trick-or-treating alternatives
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
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.
Virtual trick or treating offers safer Halloween fun
It’s not just ghosts and ghouls that make Halloween so terrifying in 2020. The second wave of COVID-19 is making trick or treating scary too. Luckily, one local business is offering virtual candy to kids this year.
Ford government to release 2020 provincial budget Nov. 5
The Ontario government announced today that it will be releasing the 2020 Provincial Budget on Thursday, Nov. 5. The budget will focus on health care, supporting Ontarians during the pandemic, and economic recovery.
MPP Oosterhoff apologizes after criticism over maskless event pictures on Facebook
Niagara West MPP Sam Oosterhoff issued an apology today after he posted pictures of an indoor gathering Sunday with maskless people in close proximity indoors.
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
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
Grimsby public school gets $7.2M for expansion
The Ontario government is supporting the District School Board of Niagara with $7.2 million in funding for an addition to the Smith Public School in Grimsby.