Second COVID-19 infection at St. Catharines high school
A second person at Eden High School in St. Catharines has tested positive for COVID-19.
News
$185K in damage caused by a suspicious fire at Fifty Point Marina
Damages caused by a suspicious fire at Fifty Point Marina are estimated at $185,000.
Niagara Region remains at orange level as Toronto and Peel move into lockdown
The Ontario government, in consultation with health officials, has decided to move certain public health unit regions to higher levelsin COVID-19 response framework to help limit transmission of COVID-19 while keeping schools open, and protecting health system capacity and vulnerable populations.
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.
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.