We have six new cases of COVID-19 in Niagara and two new deaths.
Public Health is reporting 478 cases of the virus today including 192 active cases, 242 resolved cases and 44 deaths.
Long term care and retirement homes account for more than 86 percent of Niagara’s total deaths and 32 percent of Niagara’s total cases.
We have 347 new cases and 45 new deaths across Ontario.
The province-wide total is now 15,728 and our death toll is 996.
Breaking News... Bernardo Stays in Jail
The Parole Board of Canada has denied parole to killer Paul Bernardo for a 3rd time
OPP Looking for Armed Suspect
Police say he is wanted after shots were fired at passing vehicles on the 401 in Mississauga this morning, no injuries reported
Gov't Not Meeting Long-Term Care Goals: Gates
Niagara Falls MPP says 4 hours a day needed, gov't says it has increased service
Region Considers NRP Budget Increase
The budget committee has approved the roughly 13% ask, but the region as a whole still has to, which includes more hiring
Scooter Theft Leads to Victim Charged
NRP also finding about $11,000 worth of fentanyl
NRP Officers Investigated After Man Hospitalized
Police were called to the Bunting Road and Dunkirk area concerning a man in distress
Building Owner Fined for No Smoke Alarm
This is a result of a fire on Thorold Road in February, fortunately everyone escaped
Unions Use Greek Mythology for Message
They compare Premier Ford's health care plans with a Trojan Horse