Two COVID-19 infections at Niagara Catholic elementary schools in Smithville and St. Catharines
A person at a Smithville elementary school and one at a St. Catharines elementary school have tested positive for COVID-19.
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Missing 13-year-old boy in West Lincoln has been found
The Niagara Regional Police Service is currently searching for a missing 13 year old boy in West Lincoln.
Niagara Region moves into Orange-Restrict level as Ontario ‘stares down the barrel of another lockdown’
The Niagara Region will be moving into the Orange-Restrict level as Ontario tightens restrictions in the COVID-19 Response Framework to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Bench Brewing launches first winter market; On every weekend until Christmas
What better than a Christmas market to usher in the holiday spirit? This year, West Niagara residents can visit a new one right in their backyard at Bench Brewing Company in Beamsville.
West End Hair Studio is yet another business to shut down in downtown Grimsby
West End Hair Studio in Grimsby, the salon that occupies the iconic old fire hall on Main Street East, is closing this month after 21 years in business. “While it breaks our hearts to make this announcement, it is the best move for the business,” owner Jennifer Ammendolia wrote on the studio’s Facebook page on … Read more
Ontario reports 1,396 new COVID-19 cases, hospitalized cases up 21 since yesterday; Niagara reports 12
Ontario reported 1,396 new COVID-19 cases today, a decrease from yesterday’s record high of 1,575. The Niagara Region reported 12 new cases, a decrease from yesterday’s report of 20 cases.
Grimsby Beach study launched to preserve cultural heritage and encourage future growth
Grimsby’s town council has launch a five-phase study an effort to establish guidelines that preserve the aspects of Grimsby Beach and seek feedback from residents in an area that continues to develop.
Niagara’s medical officer warns against unsafe social interactions as cases rise in the region
Niagara Region’s acting medical officer is urging residents to practice safe social interactions in response to rising COVID-19 case numbers that have been hitting daily new records.
Ontario reports 1,575 new COVID-19 cases, a new daily record for the third day in a row; Niagara reports 20
Ontario reported 1,575 new COVID-19 cases today, surpassing yesterday’s record high of 1,426. The Niagara Region reported 20 cases today, a decrease from yesterday’s report of 27.
Local animal shelters say adopting an older pet has surprising advantages
Did you know that November is Adopt A Senior Pet Month? It is a month dedicated to helping the pets that sometimes go unnoticed in shelters, find their forever homes.