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 […]
By Mike Williscraft NewsNow Restaurant owners from across Niagara are not happy with increased COVID-19 protocols instituted by Dr. Mustafa Hirji, the Region’s acting medical officer of health. The added […]
Town of Lincoln officials are reporting that a part-time staff person at the Jordan Arena tested positive this afternoon (Monday) for COVID-19. The staff member is undergoing mandatory self-isolation […]
To the Niagara Community, Cases of COVID-19 have continued to rise in Niagara, including a daily record of 63 cases in one day earlier this week. Provincially, we are likewise […]
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 […]
By Mike Williscraft NewsNow In the end, it took about 20 emails to get to the point of no point, really, other than to be referred on to seek a […]
By Tristan Marks NewsNow Some may have heard of issues, others may have seen a confrontation first-hand, but incidents and tension regarding mandatory mask use in enclosed public-access spaces seems […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
As Niagara carefully proceeds through Stage 2 of the Province’s reopening framework, Public Health is carefully monitoring for signs of COVID-19 resurging. Niagara Region Public Health and Emergency Services is […]
By Mike Williscraft NewsNow Like with many topics relating to COVID-19, Lincoln’s CAO is hoping people take the time to get facts before forming an opinion on issues relating to […]
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 […]
Habitat for Humanity Niagara took the first step towards reopening its operations with a phased approach by reopening its Grimsby ReStore on June 2. “We are taking a phased approach […]
By Tristan Marks NewsNow Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of North and West Niagara is still offering mentorship services during COVID-19, services which CEO Dale Davis said are now more […]
Allison Burgoyne breathed a sigh of relief as she accepted a child-sized face shield for her grandson, Leo. Burgoyne, a Grimsby resident had contacted NewsNow publisher Mike Williscraft May 14 […]
Town of Lincoln officials took to the streets last Friday to give out face shields to the business community with a huge response. Paul Di Ianni, Lincoln’s economic development officer, […]
By Mike Williscraft NewsNow It’s been a very tough go for many during this COVID-19 mess. Personal tragedies, mental anguish and a cryogenic business community only scratch the surface of […]
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 […]
With more than 100 listings at its launch, shoplincoln.ca is ready to roll. The new website – coordinated by the Town of Lincoln – will act as an online directory […]