Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine approved in Canada
The federal government has given the green light for the distribution of the Phizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine across the country after Health Canada’s approval earlier today.
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Ontario has 811 hospitalized COVID-19 cases, with 1,890 new cases reported today; Niagara Region reports 21
Ontario reported 1,890 new COVID-19 cases today with 28 new deaths and 811 hospitalized cases. Niagara Region reported 21 new cases with no new deaths.
Community Care of West Niagara receives $20K to help improve food security in Niagara
Community Care of West Niagara has been awarded $20,000 in government funding to help support their efforts to strengthen food security in Niagara.
Niagara police receives $90K to expand video surveillance system
Niagara Regional Police is receiving a $90,000 investment from the Ontario government to help better detect and prevent criminal activity through the installation of new or additional Closed-Circuit Television systems.
Three new school-related COVID cases
One individual at A.N. Myer Secondary School in Niagara Falls and one individual at Quaker Road Public School in Welland has tested positive for COVID-19.
Ontario reports 1,676 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths; Niagara Region reports 34 new cases
Ontario reported 1,676 new COVID-19 cases today with 10 new deaths and 794 hospitalized cases. The Niagara Region reported 34 new cases today with no new deaths.
Ontario government prioritizes vulnerable populations in initial vaccine distribution plans
The Ontario government and the COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force plan to prioritize early vaccine distribution for vulnerable populations and health care providers.
Grimsby triples food donations at Santa Claus reverse parade
The G in Grimsby might stand for “generous” if the donations at the food drive this year’s Santa Claus reverse parade is any measure. At the town’s reverse parade and Holiday of Hope event, which replaced the traditional annual rolling parade, food donations tripled over last year’s parade food drive. Grimsby’s Recreation Supervisor Trevor Ruzylo … Read more
Over 600 birds infected by a respiratory virus at a Smithville farm
Over 600 birds, as of Dec. 1, have been affected by a highly infectious respiratory virus at an unnamed Smithville farm.