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Ontario reports 35 new deaths, 297 COVID patients in ICUs

Ontario reports 35 new deaths, 297 COVID patients in ICUs

Latest update notes 2,427 new cases
Mask mandates will lift in schools, public spaces at the same time: Moore

Mask mandates will lift in schools, public spaces at the same time: Moore

Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore said high-risk settings such as public transit, long-term care and hospitals will maintain masking policies even after they are no longer required in most public spaces
Good morning, Thorold!

Good morning, Thorold!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Winter weather travel advisory in effect: Environment Canada

Winter weather travel advisory in effect: Environment Canada

The morning commute will likely be impacted due to snow falling heavily at times, Environment Canada says
Welland man arrested after shots fired investigation

Welland man arrested after shots fired investigation

Police say they responded to a call in which a woman believed someone shot a firearm through her ceiling; officers seized a Smith and Wesson 9mm Luger handgun
Shooting to be a better basketball coach? The River Lions can assist

Shooting to be a better basketball coach? The River Lions can assist

'Community Coaches Program' is a free initiative that will allow coaches of all levels to learn from the Niagara River Lions—and even get inside the locker room on game days
Brock teaming up with YWCA to support local women and families

Brock teaming up with YWCA to support local women and families

Details of the partnership will be released at a virtual event March 4; YWCA provides emergency shelter and food to women and their families living in poverty
Local photographer captures Thorold's not-so-hidden beauty

Local photographer captures Thorold's not-so-hidden beauty

Photo series was commissioned by City Hall in 2019; 'I love the history, I love the old buildings, the atmosphere—I like the small-town feel,' says Chris de Laat
COVID-19: 102 cases reported in Niagara on Thursday

COVID-19: 102 cases reported in Niagara on Thursday

Number of patients admitted to the ICU drops
Welland resident faces child pornography charges

Welland resident faces child pornography charges

Police say they started investigating the 35-year-old in October of 2021