81% of surveyed Niagara businesses reported COVID-19 revenue loss in 2020
A Niagara Region economic survey shows that 81 per cent of businesses reported a loss of revenue in 2020.
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J&J one-shot vaccine approved for Canadians age 30+ years
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) issued a recommendation Monday that Canadian provinces can give the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine to adults age 30 or older.
Regional Council makes progress on CAO recruitment
The Niagara Regional Council and its CAO recruitment committee will soon post a job ad to recruit a new Chief Administrative Officer, it has announced. On Thursday night, Regional Council approved a position profile, job advertisement, and core competencies for the CAO …
Dramatic new restrictions announced as Ford tightens lockdown rules in bid to stop COVID
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and his government announced the most extreme lockdown measures yet since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic today. They include a wide-ranging series of new restrictions that will extend police power and further restrict movements of …
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Niagara volunteers sought for parenting and family support study
The Offord Centre for Child Studies out of McMaster University has collaborated with Pathstone Mental Health to launch a parenting and family support study. The overall goal is to examine two new parenting programs and get an understanding if families benefit from either, or both.
Lincoln water web portal to launch in April
The Town of Lincoln is launching the WaterSmart Customer Portal, a web-based tool for residents and businesses.
Fitness industry reacts to Niagara lockdown changes
As the Niagara region moves into the province’s red level of its COVID-19 reopening framework, fitness instructors who moved their businesses online reflect upon the year passed and look toward the future.
Niagara hotel providers join fight against sex trafficking as province proposes new legislation
Hotel providers in the Niagara Region and across Ontario could be called on to join help fight against human trafficking.
Hirji behind Grey-lockdown rating recommendation for Niagara
The Ontario government has announced Niagara will be moving into the Grey tier of the province’s COVID-19 framework, in part due to a recommendation from Mustafa Hirji, the region’s acting medical officer.
