Public Health Ontario out with last year's numbers
Officials reporting fatal opioid overdoses increased by 60 percent last year compared to the year before.
Public Health Ontario reporting 2,422 opioid deaths in Ontario in 2020, many of them involving homeless people and those who lost jobs due to the pandemic.
Emergency department visits for overdoses also increased by nearly 20 percent to 12,513.
Most Councillors Agree Change Needed
Niagara's councillors voted to restrict Chair Gale from proceeding further over government change
St. Catharines Man Arrested Over Drugs
Police say this investigation started due to community complaints
Pair Arrested After Niagara Falls Drug Bust
Police found almost $115,000 worth of fentanyl and cocaine after searching car and house
Man Wanted in Sexual Assault Arrested
Police say 2 teenagers assaulted
St. Catharines Surges in Home Building
It's expecting the trend to continue this year, and following
Pelham/St. Catharines On Gov't Reform
St. Catharines Mayor Mat Siscoe announcing council meeting, public invited to speak
Mayor/Premier Agree on Gov't Reform
Jim Diodati points to public consultation, Doug Ford says this will save taxpayers
Provincial Gov't Marks Hospital Milestone
Premier Doug Ford in Niagara Falls to recognize progress on hospital construction