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COVID-19 continue to hit Niagara's vulnerable residents hard, organizations warn

COVID-19 continue to hit Niagara's vulnerable residents hard, organizations warn

"Street population in far worse physical condition than before," says executive director
20 new cases, one death in Niagara on Wednesday

20 new cases, one death in Niagara on Wednesday

At least 85 Niagara residents have died after getting the virus
CANADA: Guidelines governing doctors' relationships with pharma companies under review

CANADA: Guidelines governing doctors' relationships with pharma companies under review

Over 90 per cent of Canadian doctors see pharmaceutical sales representatives
Arrest made in Niagara Falls arson investigation

Arrest made in Niagara Falls arson investigation

A truck was destroyed in the fire
Councillor Jim Handley without pay for eight months after investigation into emails, social media posts

Councillor Jim Handley without pay for eight months after investigation into emails, social media posts

"I ran for council to do something good for this city, and not to be embarrassed or criticized in public the way that I have," said a member of the council
Good morning, Thorold!

Good morning, Thorold!

Keep dreaming
CANADA: Fiscal experts warn of higher federal taxes post-pandemic

CANADA: Fiscal experts warn of higher federal taxes post-pandemic

"You can't have new spending programs without figuring out how you're going to pay for them," says former federal finance minister John Manley, part of a working group set up by the C.D. Howe Institute
Brock-led team awarded $294,000 to study impact of COVID on youth mental health

Brock-led team awarded $294,000 to study impact of COVID on youth mental health

Karen Patte is heading up a national team of researchers to study the mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on youth over time. 
"Anybody could be the unlucky one," Hirji says after young child dies of COVID-19

"Anybody could be the unlucky one," Hirji says after young child dies of COVID-19

Urges Niagara residents to stay home as the holidays are fast approaching
Mobile app will help OPP locate callers in distress

Mobile app will help OPP locate callers in distress

Provincial Communications Centres employs what3words app to pinpoint callers who may not know where they are