An increase in new COVID-19 cases in Niagara today.
Niagara Region Public Health is reporting 16 new infections.
The death toll remains at 420.
Niagara Health says there are four hospital patients battling the virus, and two of them are in the ICU.
The region has four active outbreaks and 143 active cases.
Throughout Niagara, over 654,000 vaccines have been administered.
About 71.7 percent of local residents have their first shot, and 64.9 percent are fully immunized.
Mass Deportation Policy Concerns Mayor
Jim Diodati says there's still a backlog for current immigration applications
Party for Port Dalhousie's 200th Planned
City of St. Catharines says plans are underway, donations accepted to help pay for events
Lock One to be Finally Named
City of St. Catharines says it's time, after many suggestions but no consensus
Hiring: Niagara Regional Police
NRP is having 2 information sessions next week, one in Niagara Falls at headquarters, the other at West Niagara Secondary
NRP Arrest Man for Child Luring
Police say he was texting who he thought was a 14-year old girl on the Internet, for sexual purposes
Parole Board Decision Reversed
Board decides on allowing French and Mahaffy families at Bernardo virtual hearing next week
Hollywood Director, Living in Fort Erie, Dies
Colin Chilvers helped direct Superman, when that was filmed in Niagara Falls, winning an Oscar
Councillor Opposes Notwithstanding Clause to Move Camps
Caleb Ratzlaff says problem is lack of affordable housing, not a "refusal to move"