Niagara’s new Community Coordination Task Force for COVID-19 Vaccination held its first virtual meeting on Jan. 28, setting the stage for an collaborative effort to input into the extended rollout of Covid-19 vaccines in Niagara. The Task
In consultation with Niagara Public Health Services, an outbreak has been declared on C Ward of WLMH after two patients and two staff have tested positive. The two patients have been transferred to COVID-19 units at the Hamilton General Hos
UPDATED – The provincial government has altered its post-holiday plans and students will not be returning to classes as planned on Jan. 11. Online teacher-led learning will be extended to Jan. 25. Premier Doug Ford said the dec
This morning ( Wednesday, Jan. 6) at approximately 9:15 a.m., 8 District (Grimsby) uniform officers responded to a robbery call at The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy in the Village Inn Plaza. Initial investigation revealed two male suspects had e
This document, submitted by Adam Mottershead to Grimsby Council, puts in context and largely rejects virtually all claims made Monday in written submissions to council. Adam Motterhead’s Delegation Responses
In the early morning hours today (Sunday, Nov. 1), just after midnight, 8 District (Grimsby) uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) were called to the area of Fracchioni Drive and Cachet Court in Beamsville in resp
The Canada Games Council (CGC) and the 2021 Canada Games Host Society, have announced their decision to postpone next year’s Niagara 2021 Canada Summer Games after consulting with the Niagara Region, the Province of Ontario and the Federa
Saturday, Aug. 8, at about 11:30 p.m., 8 District (Grimsby) uniform officers attended the Bled Hall, in the Town of Lincoln, in regards to a reported stabbing. Officers attended the area of South Service Road and Sann Road, locating
For the health and well-being of residents, customers, and staff, the West Lincoln Community Centre is expected to re-open for community use starting Aug. 10 and will be implementing a phased approach for facility hours, amenities, activiti
Last night, July 23, as part of their efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, Niagara Regional Council approved a by-law making it mandatory to wear a face covering or non-medical mask in enclosed public places. The by-law comes into
Coun. Kevin Ritchie recommended for censure for “premeditated action…designed to malign and insult” By Mike Williscraft NewsNow ***** UPDATED: August 6, 2020 (Editor’s Note: Due to repeated and ongoing requests, this story h
Niagara Region is among the seven regions which the Ontario government will allow to enter Stage 3 of COVID-19 recovery this Friday, July 26. This decision was made in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and is based on p
The team at Niagara Health is recognizing an important milestone – as of Wednesday morning, there are no hospitalized patients being treated for COVID-19. The final two cases of COVID-19 were declared resolved earlier today. This marks th
The Allan F. Gretsinger Pool (Beamsville) and Jordan Lions Pool (Jordan) will open July 11 for the summer season. Capacity at both of Lincoln’s outdoor pools will be reduced to help ensure physical distancing guidelines are maintained in
A 19-year-old Oakville man drowned at Ball’s Falls Conservation Area in Vineland Tuesday afternoon. At about 2:20 p.m., 8 District (Grimsby) Officers, Grimsby Fire, and Emergency Medical Services attended the Balls Falls Conservation
Town of Lincoln splash pads and the beach at Charles Daley park will open for the season today (June 19) as part of Ontario’s Phase 2 of COVID-19’s re-opening. Physical distancing and all other public health measures must be fol
A 20-year-old Lincoln man was pronounced dead at the scene of a single-vehicle accident in the early morning hours today. At approximately 1 a.m., emergency personal responded to the area of North Service Road near Sann Road in Lincoln, for
Things are really heating up outside today. The Niagara Region issued a heat alert on Wednesday, June 10. Both Lincoln and Grimsby have temporarily reopened certain municipal facilities for use as cooling centres. The Fleming Centre in Beam
About 1:30 a.m. this morning, June 3, emergency personal responded to the area of Sixteen Road near Shaw Road in West Lincoln for a report of a single-vehicle roll-over. Initial investigation revealed that a male driver along with two mal
By Tristan Marks NewsNow Residents of Niagara West are finally able to enjoy their municipal parks again- with some restrictions. As of last Tuesday, May 19, the following activities are now permissable in parks and outdoor sports fields in