First doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine have arrived in Niagara Region

The first doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine were delivered to the Niagara Region Tuesday afternoon and distribution will begin shortly, said Niagara Health. However, no vaccine clinics have been announced for west Niagara yet. “We are prepared to get doses into arms as soon as the shipment arrives,” Niagara Region Public Health said in … Read more

CCWN receives $20K grant for food for its clients

Food bank

Community Care of West Niagara has received $20,000 to help provide food to its clients from a Government of Canada fund. The funding is a grant via the Emergency Community Support Fund which supports qualified non-profit organizations working with vulnerable populations impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. It is administered by the Niagara Community Foundation. “CCWN is grateful … Read more

Skate Canada cancels two events including National Skating Championships

Figure skater

OTTAWA — Skate Canada announced on Monday that the 2021 National Skating Championships and Skate Canada Cup have been cancelled. Skate Canada says the two events are being cancelled because of the “evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic across Canada.” The Canadian championships — also the trial competition for the world championships which are scheduled for … Read more

Lincoln’s online initiative garners award finalist status

Shop Lincoln

The Town of Lincoln’s online shopping initiative has been named a finalist for the 2020 Awards of Excellence through the Economic Developers Council of Ontario. The site Shoplincoln.ca was adapted to serve as a destination marketing tool encouraging both residents and visitors to engage with Lincoln’s businesses.  The online platform pivoted to become more tourism-focused … Read more