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Sacred Heart school in Niagara reports positive COVID case

Sacred Heart school in Niagara reports positive COVID case

Board says the individual is self-isolating
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Wild pig protocol published

Wild pig protocol published

Here's how you can help to root out wild pigs in Ontario before they become established
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Niagara Falls man facing numerous drug, weapon charges

Niagara Falls man facing numerous drug, weapon charges

The man was arrested on Thursday after reporting to the Niagara Regional Police Service headquarters in Niagara Falls as part of previous release conditions
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Body found in Welland River

Body found in Welland River

Police are still investigating
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Thorold lowers flags to half-mast to honour Niagara residents who died during the pandemic

Thorold lowers flags to half-mast to honour Niagara residents who died during the pandemic

"My first thoughts go to the Niagara residents who have passed away, and those who have lost loved ones and family members," Thorold mayor says
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Four charged in connection with prescription fraud in Niagara Falls

Four charged in connection with prescription fraud in Niagara Falls

Police say the Ottawa residents were trying to obtain liquid hydrocodone
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NRPH now reports over 100 cases of COVID-19 variant in Niagara as two residents die after contracting virus

NRPH now reports over 100 cases of COVID-19 variant in Niagara as two residents die after contracting virus

28 cases reported on Friday, active cases up amidst three new outbreaks
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WATCH: Trudeau says Canada to begin receiving 1M doses of Pfizer vax per week

WATCH: Trudeau says Canada to begin receiving 1M doses of Pfizer vax per week

View the livestream feed of the press conference here
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COVID-19 case count climbs to 15 at Quaker Road Public School in Welland

COVID-19 case count climbs to 15 at Quaker Road Public School in Welland

DSBN said in a statement public health has reassessed the situation at the school at Quaker Road and and First Avenue and continues to recommend it remain open for classes not affected by positive cases
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BEYOND LOCAL: Prof comments on looming health-care crisis, worker shortage

BEYOND LOCAL: Prof comments on looming health-care crisis, worker shortage

Rates of burnout and stress are high among doctors and other health-care providers
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