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Public health experts are raising their eyebrows at Ontario's decision to restrict outdoor gatherings, saying the latest evidence suggests the measures won't do much to cut down on COVID-19 transmission. Premier Doug Ford announced Friday that only members of the [Read more...] - Check out today’s weather in your community:
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West Lincoln mayor issued court summons after attending anti-lockdown rallyWest Lincoln Mayor David Bylsma received a summons yesterday for [Read more...]
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Ontario could announce new restrictions today to curb surging COVID-19 ratesTORONTO — Ontario could announce new public health restrictions today [Read more...]
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'Sicker and younger': Toronto ICU copes with pressure during third wave of pandemicTORONTO — Intensive care nurse Jane Abas is assessing her [Read more...]
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Hamilton police officer charged with sexual assault after watchdog investigatesA Hamilton constable has been charged with sexual assault following [Read more...]
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Pet Adoption of the Week - Laila Ali, Elfie and FinneganEach week The Bench News publishes profiles of pets waiting [Read more...]
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Pandemic 'crashed' nursing home staffing; operators say 'crisis' has only grownTORONTO — An ongoing exodus of nurses and other key [Read more...]
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Facing the music: Summer concert festival organizers see no path ahead in pandemicTORONTO — Summer 2021 was supposed to mark the triumphant [Read more...]
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New single-day COVID case record for the province; Niagara Region reports 222Ontario reported 4,736 new cases of COVID-19 today, a new [Read more...]
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Two men arrested in Grimsby after Welland woman threatened with gun in her homeA Welland woman reported threats from a man armed with [Read more...]
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Niagara Catholic confirms 19 COVID cases in schools, one in West NiagaraNiagara Catholic announced the following 19 COVID cases at its [Read more...]
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Canada's telecom regulator to issue wireless industry ruling Thursday afternoonTORONTO — Canada's existing mobile phone services and consumer groups [Read more...]
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Ontario says a COVID-19 field hospital is expected to take patients this monthTORONTO — Ontario says a COVID-19 field hospital in Toronto [Read more...]
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Cogeco CEO eager to learn outcome of CRTC review of mobile wireless industryTORONTO — The CEO of Cogeco Inc. and its internet [Read more...]
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Doctors worry 'social malnutrition' is affecting kids as suicide ideation cases riseTORONTO — The Ontario Medical Association says it's "troubled" by [Read more...]
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More Niagara region COVID-19 vaccination clinics including new dates in PelhamNiagara Region Public Health has announced new dates for COVID-19 [Read more...]
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Ontario reports 4,156 new COVID-19 cases; Niagara Region reports 174Ontario reported 4,156 new cases of COVID-19 today, bringing the [Read more...]
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TRREB to drop 'master' bedroom term, replace with 'primary' in coming monthsTORONTO — Greater Toronto Area home hunters will soon spot [Read more...]
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Toronto hospitals close two clinics, stop bookings due to COVID-19 vaccine shortageTORONTO — Two health networks in Toronto say shortages of [Read more...]
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Scotiabank CEO wants top up for child tax credit, grants for businessesTORONTO — The head of the Bank of Nova Scotia [Read more...]
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Details on what Ontario's hot-spot vaccination plan looks likeOntario has said it will offer COVID-19 vaccines to residents [Read more...]
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CHL announces cancellation of 2021 Memorial Cup due to COVID-19 restrictionsTORONTO — The 2021 Memorial Cup has been cancelled due [Read more...]
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New COVID case at Grimsby elementary schoolParents of students at Lakeview Public School in Grimsby have [Read more...]
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Ontario reports 3,670 new COVID-19 cases; Niagara Region reports 150Ontario reported 3,670 new cases of COVID-19 today, bringing the [Read more...]
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Bylsma fallout continues as Regional Chair Bradley calls him out after weekend protestThe fallout for West Lincoln Mayor Dave Bylsma continued today [Read more...]
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Niagara College, Brock University team up for virtual spring clean upNiagara College and Brock University are teaming up to host [Read more...]
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Police share photo of St Catharines bank robber suspectNiagara police have released photos of a suspect in Monday's [Read more...]
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Ontario works to create more critical care beds in hospitals as COVID-19 cases soarTORONTO — Ontario says it will add hundreds of critical [Read more...]
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Air Canada, Canadian government agree on pandemic bailoutTORONTO — Air Canada says it has agreed with the [Read more...]
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Ontario schools will move to online learning next week after spring breakTORONTO — Ontario schools will move indefinitely to online learning [Read more...]
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Ontario students will return to online learning after spring breakThe Ford government is moving Ontario elementary and secondary schools [Read more...]
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Canada Post worker in Toronto has died from COVID-19, union saysThe union representing Canada Post employees says a worker at [Read more...]
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Ontario reports 8,269 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend; Niagara Region reports 271Ontario reported 4,401 new COVID-19 cases on Monday and 8,269 [Read more...]
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Community mailbox in Lincoln repeatedly targeted by vandalsA community mailbox in Beamsville has been vandalized a fifth [Read more...]
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OSC study finds COVID-19 pandemic impacts retail investors unevenlyTORONTO — A study by Ontario's regulatory agency has found [Read more...]
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Car wash fire is suspected arson, says Niagara policeA car wash fire in St. Catharines is being investigated [Read more...]
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Lincoln receives $60K grant for facilities upgradesThe Town of Lincoln will receive funding through Ontario’s Inclusive Community [Read more...]
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Ontario hospitals ramp down elective surgeries to increase ICU capacityOntario hospitals will start ramping down elective surgeries and non-urgent [Read more...]
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Ontario man believed to be 1st Canadian with COVID-destroyed lungs gets transplantTORONTO — Timothy Sauve was brushing his teeth one morning [Read more...]
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Ontario expands pharmacy vaccination program as province logs single-day case highMore than 700 Ontario pharmacies are joining the COVID-19 vaccine [Read more...]
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Parents look for spring break activities during Ontario's third stay-at-home orderTORONTO — Panos Kelamis had to get creative for his [Read more...]
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COVID-19 vaccinations by postal code begin as Ontario targets hot spot neighbourhoodsTORONTO — Efforts to expand Ontario's vaccine rollout to adults [Read more...]
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Premier Ford issues statement on death of Prince PhilipToday, Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement on the [Read more...]
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Migrant farm worker vaccine pilot to run at Toronto airport this weekendTORONTO — Ontario will start offering COVID-19 vaccines to migrant [Read more...]
