Ontario reported a drop yesterday in new COVID-19 cases
Health officials say there were 2,578 infections down from the average of 2,900 for most of the month
However, health officials also report a large drop in test numbers.
Ontario's Associate Medical officer of Health Dr. Barbara Yaffe says "The number of tests processed yesterday, 40,301, was at its lowest since Jan. 5, which may partially explain the lower numbers we’ve seen today."
Welland adopts 2026 Budget with 4.01% increase
The city of Welland officially adopted their 2026 budget with a 4.01% tax levy increase. This equates to an approx. $78 increase for the average homeowner.
Port Colborne Man Charged with Child Luring
Police have released the Snapchat names they say he used earlier this year
Social Assistance Recipients Receiving Help
The City of Niagara Falls working on pilot program
Man Faces Multiple Impaired Driving Charges
This is in relation to a 3-vehicle crash in Wainfleet back in September
Police Looking for Stolen Wine
They say a suspect broke in using an ATV
Airport Working to End Sexual Exploitation
RCMP and Crimestoppers are also partners
Ontario Student Learning Under Review
Student standard testing results improving
Senior Seriously Hurt in Parking Lot
Police say it happened in a St. Catharines parking lot, the senior hit by a vehicle