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New COVID-19 cases approaching 500 per day in Ontario; Niagara cracks 1,000 all time cases
COVID-19 cases continue to grow in Ontario, with the government reporting 478 new infections today. That’s more reported on any day since May 2. Niagara Health reports seven new cases today cracking 1,000 case all time.
Niagara Region joins initiative to build a barrier-free society for all
Niagara Region has joined the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities, becoming one of 82 other municipalities across Canada that are working to end racism, discrimination, and exclusion.
$400K loss in West Lincoln house fire
Firefighters battled a house fire early Monday morning in West Lincoln, but despite a significant response from fire crews from both West Lincoln and Pelham, the home was destroyed. West Lincoln fire was dispatched at 1:52 a.m. Sunday morning to a single-family home at 3648 Twenty Mile Rd. in West Lincoln. “Flames were through the … Read more
Two deer struck in West Lincoln in separate motorist mishaps
Two deer were struck in separate incidents on two West Lincoln roads this morning.
Ontario COVID-19 cases jump over 400 cases again; Cases drop in Niagara over the weekend
The Ontario government reported 425 new COVID-19 cases today and over 700 new cases over the weekend. Today’s report contains the highest daily case count in the province since June 2.
Second case of COVID-19 detected at Welland high school
A second person at Eastdale Secondary School in Welland has tested positive for COVID-19, reports the District School Board of Niagara.
Ford government lowers gathering limit across all of Ontario
The Ontario government is reducing limits on the number of people permitted to attend social gatherings across the whole province. The measure is being extended it across the province to all regions. Earlier in the week, the new gathering restrictions were limited to Toronto, Peel Region, and Ottawa. The new limit on the number of … Read more
Never miss a garbage day with the Niagara Region Waste phone app
The Niagara Region Waste app provides residents with important information they need to know about waste collection in their area and provides notification for collection day reminders and service disruptions.
Park Patrol community policing initiative out to keep parks safe
The Park Patrol is on the case in West Niagara. That’s the name given to the community-oriented policing initiative by officers at Grimsby’s 8 District of the Niagara Regional Police.