Niagara municipalities to receive a donation of five million masks
Five million non-medical masks are on their way to Niagara municipalities thanks to a donation from MedSup Canada to the Niagara Health Foundation.
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Phase One of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout begins next week
Phase One of Ontario’s three-phase vaccine implementation plan will begin on Tuesday, Dec. 15 with the vaccination of over 2,500 health care workers in Toronto and Ottawa.
Niagara Region remains at orange level as Windsor and York moved into lockdown
The Ontario government has moved Windsor and York region to lockdown due to growing COVID-19 infections. Tighter tier adjustments have been made to other areas of the province, while Niagara Region remains in the orange tier.
Rudy the dog to start work with the Niagara police K-9 unit
Rudy will be on patrol come Monday. That’s the day Niagara police’s latest canine recruit graduates.
Niagara Region administered 35 infractions to businesses
The Niagara Region issued 35 fines to businesses for infractions under provincial COVID-19 emergency regulations.
Ontario reports 1,843 new COVID-19 cases, 45 new deaths; Niagara reports 36 cases, third day this week with cases above 30
Ontario reported 1,843 new COVID-19 cases with 45 new deaths, the highest since June. Niagara Region reports 36 cases, no new deaths.
Updated COVID-19 modelling shows some flattening, but current restrictions not as effective as the first wave
The Ontario government released new COVID-19 modelling Thursday shows some flattening in the province, but current lockdown restrictions are not having the same impact they did during the first wave.
15 drivers on latest Niagara police DUI offence list
There have been 15 people charged with an alleged criminal impaired driving offence in the Niagara Region for the period Nov. 23-Dec.6.
Alcohol permanently allowed with takeout and delivery orders in Ontario
The Ontario government has made the sale of alcohol with food takeout and delivery orders permanent as a way to help support food and drink establishments during the pandemic.
Smithville woman struck in downtown Hamilton car collision
A Smithville woman was struck by a vehicle in Hamilton on Wednesday morning and sent to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.