COVID-19 case detected at William Hamilton Merritt Public School in St. Catharines
An individual at William Hamilton Merritt Public School in St. Catharines has tested positive for COVID-19, Niagara Regional Public Health says.
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Ontario offering COVID testing at pharmacies starting Friday
As many as 60 Ontario pharmacies will offer free COVID-19 testing for asymptomatic individuals starting Friday, with more locations offering tests in the upcoming weeks.
Biggest one day drop: New COVID-19 cases drop to 335 in Ontario
Biggest one-day drop since July 29. The province reported 335 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday against 478 new cases reported Tuesday, a drop of 30 per cent.
The creative mind behind the Beamsville mural in progress
As Beamsville awaits the unveiling of its new downtown mural, passers-by will surely see the vibrant illustrations in progress, and may wonder who the talented artist is. His name is Dan Kozina.
Ontario hiring the largest number of labour inspectors in the province’s history
Ontario is hiring 98 additional frontline health and safety workers. Once the new hires are onboard, the province will employ the most active labour inspectors in its history.
Niagara Native Gardening Club helps Fall gardeners plant smart with second annual tree sale
The Niagara Native Gardening Club has partnered with Ontariogreen and the Town of Lincoln to host its second annual Native Tree and Shrub Sale.
What’s on in the Bench: Sept. 25-27
Here is what’s on for the weekend of Sept. 25 to Sept. 27, 2020. Listed below are public events planned in Grimsby, Beamsville, Smithville, Jordan Station, Vineland and area.
Jordan teen abduction attempt by armed man was fabricated, says Niagara police
Niagara police say a claim that a 16-year-old Jordan boy was abducted by an armed man on Tuesday morning was fabricated.
Ontario implementing flu immunization campaign, largest in province’s history
The Ontario government is investing almost $70 million into one of the “largest and most comprehensive” flu shot campaigns in the province’s history.
Pelham woman and West Lincoln teen among 19 people on Niagara police’s DUI offense list
The Niagara Regional Police Service has reported 19 names of people charged with an alleged criminal impaired driving offense in the Niagara Region for the period Sept. 7-20.