Ontario reports 1,478 COVID-19 cases, hospitalized cases up by 33; Niagara reports 24
Ontario reported 1,478 new COVID-19 cases today, 21 new deaths. Niagara Region reports 24, no new deaths.
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Two classrooms closed as COVID-19 cases grow at Smithville school
COVID-19 cases continue to grow at St. Martin Catholic Elementary School bringing the total number of cases to nine and requiring the closure of two classrooms.
Lincoln wraps up events celebrating 50 notable citizens
Last night, the Town of Lincoln held its final of five events to celebrate 50 citizens who have made notable contributions to the community, and the new wall of portraits that displays them, at the Fleming Centre.
Credit card scams on the rise, Niagara police says
The NRPS warn residents about an increase in fraudulent credit card transactions with purchases done online and by phone.
Ontario government provides guidelines on celebrating the holidays safely
The Ontario government has released preliminary guidelines on how residents can celebrate the holidays safely this year given will be a pandemic-tainted Christmas.
Ontario reports 1,373 COVID-19 cases, with the highest death count since June; Niagara Region reports 17, with two new deaths
Ontario reported 1,373 new COVID-19 cases today, 35 new deaths. The Niagara Region reported 17 cases today, with two new deaths.
Second COVID-19 case reported at Prince Philip Public School
A second COVID-19 case has been confirmed at Prince Philip French Immersion Public School in Niagara Falls.
Use of heritage church donated to Grimsby Benevolent Fund for town wellness hub
Harley Valentine, the proprietor of the old church at the corner of Elm and Christie St. in Grimsby, has donated the use of the iconic heritage building for three years to the Grimsby Benevolent Fund to help it pull off …
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Community Care of West Niagara receives $5K grant for student hunger-relief program
Community Care of West Niagara was awarded a $5,000 grant to help relieve hunger for youth in Lincoln through its student “Snack Attack!” program.
Ontario deploys rapid testing to rural and remote areas and COVID-19 hotspots
The Ontario government has deployed COVID-19 rapid tests to rural and remote areas and COVID hotspots to speed up screening and help manage outbreaks across the province.