MPP Oosterhoff’s pallative care bill closer to becoming law
Public committee hearings for West Niagara MPP Sam Oosterhoff’s private member’s bill to improve palliative care in Ontario is one step closer to becoming law.
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Ontario 511 highway information app updated to help keep drivers safe this winter
The government has expanded services on the Ontario 511 app to help Ontarians better plan their route when travelling on Ontario highways this winter.
Ontario extends COVID-19 orders for 30 more days
The Ontario government and the Chief Medical Officer of Health announced that COVID-19 orders will be extended for another month to help keep Ontarians safe during the pandemic.
Ontario surpasses 100K COVID-19 cases, as it reports 1,418 cases today; Niagara reports 25
Ontario reported 1,418 new COVID-19 cases today, as the province surpasses 100,000 total cases. The Niagara Region reported 25 new cases, up by five since yesterday’s report of 20.
Niagara Region moves to recruit a new CAO after controversy
Niagara Regional Council is moving to fill the role of its Chief Administrative Officer on a permanent basis, after delaying the process due to COVID-19 and after grappling with a tainted search process in 2016.
Outbreak declared at Smithville elementary school
A new COVID-19 case was confirmed at Prince Philip French Immersion Public School in Niagara Falls.
Ontario sending out COVID education and enforcement teams to targeted areas
The Ontario government is launching education and enforcement campaigns in targeted areas to ensure businesses are following the COVID-19 health guidelines necessary to keep establishments safe for staff and the public.
How to help or get support this COVID Christmas
West Niagara charities are gearing up for the holidays by sharing about the urgent need for donations, and offering services to take the pressure off those in need or ravaged by COVID-19 this Christmas. The Grimsby Benevolent Fund (GBF) is …
Grimsby teen arrested in connection to Welland robbery
A Grimsby teen was arrested and charged with robbery yesterday outside a Welland residence.
Niagara regional police urges residents to avoid calling 911 about COVID-19 order violations
Niagara Regional Police Services reminds residents that concerns about COVID-19 emergency order enforcement should be directed towards your municipality’s bylaw office and 911 should not be called in relation to these concerns.