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COVID-19 in Niagara: Region looking at expanding testing for virus

COVID-19 in Niagara: Region looking at expanding testing for virus

Regions acting medical officer says travel to U.S continues to pose big concerns
Canada in talks with the U.S. to avoid troops at the border, says Trudeau

Canada in talks with the U.S. to avoid troops at the border, says Trudeau

WASHINGTON — Canada is discouraging the United States from sending American soldiers to the border to intercept illegal migrants who could spread the COVID-19 contagion, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday.
BREAKING: COVID-19 cases hit double digits in Niagara after two more confirmed Thursday morning

BREAKING: COVID-19 cases hit double digits in Niagara after two more confirmed Thursday morning

Travel behind latest cases, officials say
Wine symposium postponed until 2021

Wine symposium postponed until 2021

It was slated to take place this July
Two more cases of COVID-19 in Niagara

Two more cases of COVID-19 in Niagara

Total now 9 as Niagara Health scrambles for face masks
Viral video of Niagara restaurant employee 'licking' plastic spoons causes outrage

Viral video of Niagara restaurant employee 'licking' plastic spoons causes outrage

Woman in video to Village Media: 'It was taken before corona and I did not lick the spoons'
Thorold waives late fees for water-sewer bills, taxes amidst COVID-19 shutdowns

Thorold waives late fees for water-sewer bills, taxes amidst COVID-19 shutdowns

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There are creative ways to get in touch with nature during COVID-19 pandemic, Brock prof says

There are creative ways to get in touch with nature during COVID-19 pandemic, Brock prof says

In fact, getting outside may have positive mental health outcomes
Niagara man dies from COVID-19

Niagara man dies from COVID-19

Region's first death in the global pandemic
Consider how self-quarantine is affecting your pets, says animal behaviour expert

Consider how self-quarantine is affecting your pets, says animal behaviour expert

Most pets have become accustomed to years of being home all day alone