Ontario expanding COVID-19 immunizations to seniors, frontline workers
The Ontario government will immunize up to 8.5 million people before the end of Phase Two of the government’s vaccine implementation plan.
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Niagara Region COVID-19 deaths surpass 200, as it reports 190 new cases
Ontario reports 2,961 COVID-19 new cases with 74 new deaths. Niagara Region reports 190, with nine new deaths, surpassing 200 total deaths in the region.
Students with special educational needs returned to Niagara classrooms Monday
Since Monday, students with special educational needs have been back in the classroom for Niagara public and Catholic schools.
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