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Ford government tightens restrictions on lockdown and issues stay-at-home order
The Ontario government has declared a second provincial emergency and has imposed a stay-at-home-order as well as tighter restrictions in the current province-wide lockdown.
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
Ontario reports 2,903 COVID-19 new cases; Niagara Region reports 120
Ontario reports 2,903 COVID-19 new cases with 41 new deaths. Niagara Region reports 120 with no new deaths.
CCWN receives $20K grant for food for its clients
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
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
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
Ontario cabinet to meet Monday to consider new pandemic measures
TORONTO — Ontario’s cabinet is set to meet later today to consider new measures to combat skyrocketing rates of COVID-19. A government source says officials worked on new recommendations through the weekend that will be presented to cabinet tonight. The meeting comes ahead of new COVID-19 projections that are set to be made public on … Read more
Niagara Region COVID-19 new cases skyrocket to 471, but backlog to blame
The Niagara Region reported 471 cases today and 286 over the weekend. Ontario reported 3,338 today and 7,388 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend.
Bylsma makes appeal to West Lincoln residents in the face of growing COVID-19 cases in the township
In the last week, West Lincoln COVID-19 cases have grown to 35.4 cases per 10,000 residents making the township the leader in active cases in the Niagara Region. Calculated against the township’s population of approximately 14,500 residents, the infection rate suggest 51 active cases in the area. Mayor Dave Bylsma said in a statement: “I … Read more