Niagara Region COVID-19 new cases skyrocket to 471, but backlog to blame
The Niagara Region reported 471 cases today and 286 over the weekend. Ontario reported 3,338 today and 7,388 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend.
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Bylsma makes appeal to West Lincoln residents in the face of growing COVID-19 cases in the township
In the last week, West Lincoln COVID-19 cases have grown to 35.4 cases per 10,000 residents making the township the leader in active cases in the Niagara Region. Calculated against the township’s population of approximately 14,500 residents, the infection rate suggest 51 active cases in the area. Mayor Dave Bylsma said in a statement: “I … Read more
Niagara flower growers blooming with optimism into 2021 growing season after pandemic wilt
Growing flowers may not seem like tough business, but as many aspiring pandemic green thumbs can now likely attest, there’s more involved than simply adding a little water and sunlight. As the coronavirus began stifling businesses back in March last year, Arie Koole, owner of Creekside Greenhouses in Jordan Station, recalled it being a time … Read more
Delayed arrival of migrant workers causing worry among some Niagara greenhouse growers
New requirements of air travellers to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test result before boarding a plane to Canada are proving to be a barrier for temporary foreign workers from Mexico. Announced Dec. 31, the Transport Canada regulations came into effect Jan. 7, leaving some Niagara greenhouse growers worried about if and when much … Read more
Niagara music scene hopes 2021 will end on a high note
Sammy Jackson was hoping 2020 would be a year full of shows and festivals to promote the release of her sophomore EP. Instead, the music went quiet. Like many artists and musicians, the ongoing pandemic put a road block in front of Jackson’s career goals, but the St. Catharines-based jazz singer said she made the … Read more
Niagara’s municipal leaders call for increased municipal role in vaccine rollout
Niagara’s mayors and the Regional Chair say the Region is at a critical point in the COVID-19 pandemic and they are calling on the provincial government to increase the role of municipalities in vaccine distribution. They also say that paramedics should be prioritized for access to vaccines. “With the significant increase of COVID-19 cases, an … Read more
Ontario and Niagara Region report new daily records with 4,249 cases in the province and 196 cases in the region
Ontario reports 4,249 COVID-19 new cases with 26 new deaths. Niagara Region reports 196 cases with 15 deaths.
School in-class shutdown extended for two more weeks for elementary students
The Ford government has extended in-class school closures and the move to online learning only for elementary students until Jan 25. Students in the 27 Southern Ontario public health unit regions and extending the shutdown in Northern Ontario for another 14 days. The adjusment aligns schools with the shutdown period in Southern Ontario. “With the … Read more
Ontario physician out as hospital CEO after Dominican holiday travel
ST. CATHARINES, Ont. — A physician who travelled internationally over the holidays against public health advice was out of his CEO job at one Ontario hospital Thursday while another hospital board was reconsidering his executive position. Niagara Health said Wednesday that it’s no longer purchasing CEO services from St. Joseph’s Health System, replacing Dr. Tom … Read more
Ontario’s reports new daily record of 3,519 cases with 89 deaths; Niagara Region reports 138 with no new deaths
Ontario reports 3,519 COVID-19 cases, a new daily record, with 89 deaths. Niagara Region reports 138 COVID-19 cases with no new deaths.