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‘Expect a visit’: Niagara’s farms under scrutiny in COVID-19 enforcement blitz

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greenhouse

Niagara’s agricultural and farming operations have been put on notice.  Ontario labour minister, Monte McNaughton, recently said the region’s  agriculture sector “can expect a visit” from ministry inspectors.  “We’re proactively going to farms, greenhouses and other locations where agricultural workers work, with a specific focus on operations employing temporary foreign workers,” the minister said in … Read more

New West Niagara hospital gets more funding and is on track to break ground next year

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West Lincoln Hospital in Grimsby

The Ontario government is making an additional investment of over $15 million to support the planning and design of West Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Grimsby this year, with construction expected to start in 2022.  The project is entering Stage 3, which is a further definition of specifications for the hospital before it goes to design … Read more

Schools in four more Ontario public health units to reopen for in-person learning

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Schools in four more Ontario public health units to reopen for in-person learning

TORONTO — Schools in four more public health units in southern Ontario will reopen for in-person learning on Monday, but students in several other regions will continue to learn online. 

Niagara College task force to address equality, inclusion and diversity

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Niagara College

Niagara College is acknowledging “the social justice revolution of 2020.” A new 20-member task force, comprising equal representation of students and staff, is set to create a blueprint for equality, inclusion and diversity for the college.