Grimsby man on early May Niagara DUI offence list
Ten people, include a man from Grimsby, have been named on the latest Niagara police list of drinking and driving offences for the period of May 3-9.
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Man charged with mischief after unsolicited sex workers sent to Pelham residence
A 29-year-old man has been arrested and charged with mischief after he allegedly sent unsolicited sex workers to a Pelham home.
Ontario reports lowest COVID case count since late March; Niagara Region reports 82
Ontario reports 2,073 new COVID-19 cases with 15 new deaths. Niagara Region reports 82 cases with one new death.
Income thresholds lowered in Ontario so more seniors can access free dental care
The Ontario government is updating the income eligibility thresholds for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program and the Seniors Co-Payment Program to allow more of Ontario’s most vulnerable seniors to have access to dental care and affordable prescription medications.
Niagara Police warn of training in Thorold
The Niagara Regional Police Service is warning the public about police training in Thorold that will involve simulated gunshots and the sound of explosions.
Ontario reports lowest daily case count since start of April; Niagara Region reports 75
Ontario reported 2,716 new COVID-19 cases on Monday and 6.080 cases over the weekend. There were 75 new cases today and 172 over the weekend in the Niagara Region.
Last-minute boost of vaccine supply in Niagara results in new booking spots at local clinics
Extra slots had been added to vaccine clinics, said Niagara Region Public Health Saturday, thanks to a “last-minute boost of vaccines coming to Niagara.”
Ontario provides rapid COVID-19 tests to small and medium-sized businesses
The Ontario government, in partnership with the federal government and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, has launched the COVID-19 Rapid Screening Initiative for small and medium-sized businesses across the province.
New COVID cases back over 3,000 in Ontario; Niagara Region reports 121
Ontario reports 3,166 new COVID-19 cases with 23 new deaths. Niagara Region reports 121 cases with no new deaths.
New proposed agency would streamline the province’s skilled trades system
The Ontario government is introducing new measures to help tradespeople get their certification from one reliable, streamlined destination.