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49 cases of COVID-19 in Niagara today - one patient dies at Niagara Health

49 cases of COVID-19 in Niagara today - one patient dies at Niagara Health

Just over 2,300 cases in Ontario today
One dead after car crashes into tree in Niagara Falls

One dead after car crashes into tree in Niagara Falls

Police say the passenger was transported to an out of region hospital with non-life threatening injuries
WATCH: More than half of eligible Ontarians have received their first COVID-19 vaccine shot, deputy premier says

WATCH: More than half of eligible Ontarians have received their first COVID-19 vaccine shot, deputy premier says

Province projects two-thirds of the province will have gotten their first jab by end of May
Thorold to ask region to reopen water testing

Thorold to ask region to reopen water testing

Since March 2020, Thorold residents have not been able to have their water tested locally, given the closure of public works offices
St. Catharines woman accused of stealing over $50K from her workplace

St. Catharines woman accused of stealing over $50K from her workplace

Police say thefts took place between July 2020 and January 2021
BEYOND LOCAL: How COVID-19 could end our dependence on cars

BEYOND LOCAL: How COVID-19 could end our dependence on cars

A piecemeal approach to policy is unlikely to untangle the complex systems of land use, physical infrastructure, social habits and political incentives that entrench the dominance of the car, researchers say
Good morning, Thorold!

Good morning, Thorold!

It’s Not Whether You Get Knocked Down, It’s Whether You Get Back Up
COVID-19: Poll shows registered practical nurses struggling with pandemic stress

COVID-19: Poll shows registered practical nurses struggling with pandemic stress

Over 90 per cent are worried about bringing COVID-19 home to their families, and 70 per cent reported facing increased violence from patients and their families
Thorold teen with autism trapped at maximum-security psychiatric ward finally gets spot at group home

Thorold teen with autism trapped at maximum-security psychiatric ward finally gets spot at group home

The experience left Christie Curran determined to help other families of adult autistic children fight for their rights
Ontario pauses AstraZeneca delivery because of blood clot link

Ontario pauses AstraZeneca delivery because of blood clot link

The announcement was made this afternoon after health officials noted an increase in blood clots linked to the vaccine