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COVID-19: Isolation increases risk of immunological disorders, immunologist says

COVID-19: Isolation increases risk of immunological disorders, immunologist says

Deprivation from ‘microbial world’ said to increase risk for ‘dysregulated immune system’ in developing youth
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Police investigating suspicious person call in St. Catharines

Police investigating suspicious person call in St. Catharines

Police are investigating an interaction between a 13-year-old girl and an adult male that happened between 5:30 and 6 p.m. on Tuesday
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Increased prices at Niagara Region landfills next month

Increased prices at Niagara Region landfills next month

More expensive to get rid of certain materials
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Individual at Grimsby's Blessed Trinity school tests positive for COVID-19

Individual at Grimsby's Blessed Trinity school tests positive for COVID-19

The person is currently in self-isolation
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Vaccine passport talks ongoing, says Hajdu

Vaccine passport talks ongoing, says Hajdu

Health minister says proof of vaccination may be required for Canadian travelers looking to visit other countries, though she's not sure if Canada will require that same proof to enter the country
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DSBN reports 1,500 school staff vaccinated to keep Special Education Needs students in the classroom

DSBN reports 1,500 school staff vaccinated to keep Special Education Needs students in the classroom

“Our goal is for every student to continue learning in class, and to keep them, our families, and staff safe," says DSBN chair
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Niagara River Lions sign power forward Olu Ashaolu

Niagara River Lions sign power forward Olu Ashaolu

Ashaolu has experience from some of the top professional leagues across Spain, France, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, and Canada
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48 COVID-19 cases, two new outbreaks reported on Wednesday in Niagara

48 COVID-19 cases, two new outbreaks reported on Wednesday in Niagara

No 'focal event' behind rise, Hirji says as Public Health reports another day of rising cases
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On March 24, thank a school crossing guard

On March 24, thank a school crossing guard

You can support your local crossing guards by following signals, speed limits
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CANADA: Trudeau warns COVID-19 vaccine passports raise 'questions of fairness'

CANADA: Trudeau warns COVID-19 vaccine passports raise 'questions of fairness'

While Trudeau acknowledged that proof of a COVID-19 inoculation would not be out of place for travellers, such a scheme for everyday activities in Canada raises "questions of equity"
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