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$2B earmarked for education support, says Ford government

Ontario schools will move to online learning next week after spring break

The Ontario government said it is providing more than $2 billion in new supports to advance and protect public education for the 2021-22 school year.

Grimsby man on latest Niagara DUI offence list

by Andy Walker

Four people, three of them from St. Catharines, have been named on the latest Niagara police list of drinking and driving offences for the period of April 19-25.

Ontario reports fewest new COVID-19 cases in over a month; Niagara Region case decline is trending

by Daniela Fortino

COVID-19 cases in Ontario plus Niagara Region

Ontario reports 2,791 new COVID-19 cases with 25 new deaths. Niagara Region reports 116 cases with no new deaths.

Curbside Spring branch collection starts Monday

by Andy Walker

Niagara Region announced yesterday that spring branch collection starts next Monday. Curbside waste collection of tree branches runs Monday May 10 through until Friday, June 4. “Curbside branch collection is available across Niagara region to all residents living in single …

Niagara Region announces more COVID-19 vaccination clinic dates

by Andy Walker

Niagara Region Public Health said Monday the Ontario government has announced that individuals 55 years old or older in 2021 are now eligible to book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment via the provincial booking portal.

J&J one-shot vaccine approved for Canadians age 30+ years

by Andy Walker

The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) issued a recommendation Monday that Canadian provinces can give the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine to adults age 30 or older.

Ontario reports fewer than 3,500 new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations drop; Niagara Region reports 223

by Daniela Fortino

Ontario reported 3,436 new COVID-19 cases on Monday and 7,101 cases over the weekend. There were 96 new cases today and 223 over the weekend in the Niagara Region.