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Both cases detected in Ottawa in people who had recently returned from Nigeria.

One killed, another seriously injured in single vehicle collision.

A weather advisory issued by Environment Canada earlier today has ended.

Former Pelham mayor officially nominated for Niagara West riding.

Residents urged to shop local this holiday season.

Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, will be in Niagara Falls tomorrow to make an announcement.

Niagara's COVID-19 case count remains steady as provincial numbers climb.

Canada banning the entry of all foreign nationals who have traveled through southern Africa in the last fourteen days.

We spoke with Rogers Hometown Hockey host Tara Slone about this weekend's event in Grimsby.

Public Health Agency of Canada says pregnant women and babies are at increased risk of severe illness due to COVID-19.

If passed, Bill C-3 would make it illegal to harass health-care workers or patients.

Niagara Health is asking you to stay healthy during the cold and flu season.

News of a new COVID-19 variant has sent stock prices down.

Public health notes there are 177 active cases in the region.

Gates will seek another term in next year's provincial election.

Public health officials say 268 Ontarians remain hospitalized with COVID-19, and 140 are in ICUs due to the virus.

Proposal would combine independently operating transit systems in St. Catharines, Fort Erie, Welland, and Niagara Falls, as well as Niagara Region Transit and NRT OnDemand, if passed.

Drive-thru event will collect non-perishable food items and gently used clothing.

As part of the #ProjectPlaid Campaign, Pathstone Mental Health is asking you to wear plaid.

Donations of non-perishable food items, grocery gift cards and more accepted.

Visitors can check out the 1.5 kilometre illuminated trail until January 9th.

Premier will meet with mayors and regional chairs to discuss housing.

Former owners fined for failing to install smoke, carbon monoxide alarms.

Annual calendar fundraiser will help raise money for services such as sheltering and veterinary care.

Former commander of the Canadian Armed Forces named permanent chief of defense staff.

International campaign runs today until December 10th.

City recognized for efforts to redevelop brownfield sites.

Nine patients fighting virus within Niagara Health.

New funding will combat bullying and discrimination against disabled students.

Walk-in clinic being held at Meridian Community Centre.

The province says 257 people are battling the virus in hospital.

That means speeding fines will be doubled

Astrophysicist Amita Kuttner becomes youngest person to lead a federal political party in Canada

Wage and rent subsidies to continue

First step in process

Now recommends we consider using medical grade masks as colder weather sets in

Single-shot vaccine approved for people 18 and older.

Wayne Gates looking to be re-elected in Niagara Falls.

If the powers had not been extended, then all public health measures would have been lifted on December 1st.

Free business, health sciences and technology courses offered.

Search warrant turns up several firearms and rounds of ammunition.

Children have until Friday to submit their designs for this year's contest.

A man in his twenties suffered a serious laceration after being stabbed.

Niagara Catholic reporting a pair of COVID-19 cases at St. Mark Catholic Elementary School.

Board says secondary schools will transition from two courses a day to four next week.

Niagara Health reporting ten patients with the virus.

Niagara Parks officials will provide an update regarding the plans to restore Gonder's Flats in Fort Erie. 

Over 7,800 customers lost power.

Province says 289 people battling the virus in hospital.

The NRP has released the latest list of impaired driving offenders.

The message follows a similar one sent out yesterday by the DSBN

Wiarton Willie actually passed away months ago

Forty year old Berhanei Peynado hasn't been seen since November 15th.

Suspect faces impaired driving and criminal negligence charges.

Visitors will get to enjoy an illuminated path through areas along the Niagara Escarpment and Twenty Mile Creek.

The province has authorized a new addition to Forestview Public Elementary School.

The province's Education Minister says the money currently offered from the federal government wouldn't bring child care fees to $10 a day in Ontario.

Board tweeting out students won't be vaccinated at school without the permission of parents.

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We spoke to Bill Marr of Garrison Automotive in Fort Erie about getting your vehicle prepared for the upcoming winter.

Parking tickets issued in Niagara Falls this month can be paid with a new unwrapped toy or gift card.

Niagara Health reporting 13 patients hospitalized with the virus.

Several Niagara COVID-19 vaccination clinics available for those 5-11 years old.

Officials report 282 people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Ontario.

Greg Bailey instrumental in turning WFOL into premiere event

Provincial booking portal opens up at 8 am

Will begin taking provincially funded patients today

Mark December 18th on your calendar

Auction runs December 3rd

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We spoke to Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati, who says he's worried the loosening of border restrictions doesn't go far enough to help local businesses.

Following a funding dispute with the province, optometrists in Ontario say eye exams for seniors and children will resume tomorrow.

Ontario government proposes extending Ontario Jobs Training Tax Credit to next year.

Local resident goes "all in" to win the Poker Lotto All In jackpot.

Enbridge purchasing training materials for Fort Erie Fire Department.

Fourteen local residents remain hospitalized with COVID-19, including three in ICUs.

Teenager diagnosed with a fractured right hand following arrest.

ICU rates remain steady with 133 COVID-19 patients currently occupying hospital beds in Ontario.

Officers say suspect's parole has been revoked following an incident in Welland.

Province expecting shipment of more than a million vaccines

Annual Fire Services toy drive in support of Port Cares

OPP Festive RIDE campaign is underway

27 year old woman injured

Cause of fire at Ma Chinese Cuisine Restaurant remains under investigation

Niagara's top doctors will be on hand to answer questions

Provincial case count continues to climb upward

Police ask anyone with information to come forward

Police searching for second suspect

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Niagara Region Public Health Resident Physician Dr. Brandon Lew tells us why it's still vital to get a flu shot this year.

Starting November 30th, double dosed Canadians traveling by land or air won't need to show a negative COVID-19 test when returning home from short trips.

Public health asking parents not to bring young children to vaccination clinics just yet.

Police seeking two suspects after a woman was shot with a pellet gun.

Fifteen local people are battling COVID-19 in hospital.

Welland Christmas Market to kickoff November 27th.

Local grandfather wins $100,000 after saying "yes" to ENCORE.

Charges stem from incidents at massage clinics in Thorold and Niagara Falls.

Families can now enjoy skating at the Gale Centre.

Province confirms 793 new COVID-19 infections.

Kids aged 5-11 now eligible to receive child-sized Pfizer dose.

OPP encourage us to report impaired drivers

Vaccines and COVID testing changes to be announced today

Defeat rival AN Myer Marauders

Give input on NPC's accessibility plan

Three people infected at St. Christopher Catholic Elementary.

A press conference has been scheduled for tomorrow morning to share news surrounding the Pfizer shot for children.

Ontario will send every student home with five rapid tests for the holidays this year

Regional Chair says he's "saddened and disappointed" about recent online job post made by Bylsma.

Lighted Santa Claus Parade to be held December 4th.

The Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade talks about the future of building electric vehicles in Ontario.

Niagara Health reporting 17 patients in hospital with virus.

Provincial government investing $500,000 in 23 women's centres across the province.

Starting on March 1, 2022, Ontario residents will no longer be mailed paper renewal notices.

A huge jump in new COVID-19 cases in Ontario

Facial approximation of deceased will not be made public

Suspect was wearing Halloween mask

In person interviews to start up again November 29th

It's Myer vs Notre Dame in championship game

Grab the kids and head to Bridgeburg Station

Asking for public's help finding the culprit

Last time it was this long Henry VI was King of England

$46 million stolen from one person

Another month or so of ups and downs for motorists

Street parking will be banned when weather and road conditions are appropriate.

Brock University students looking to safeguard Garden City Arena memories once building gets decommissioned next year.

Residents are being urged to do their part to keep impaired drivers off roads.

Tax payers looking at 2.68 percent increase on the Town's portion of the tax bill.

A local MPP says the Premier's electric vehicle plan doesn't go far enough.

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Tickets on sale for $10 each.

Ford made the announcement at the Linamar plant in Guelph and the goal is to build 400,000 electric and hybrid vehicles by 2030.

Government sources say the COVID-19 testing requirement will soon be scrapped for fully immunized Canadians returning from trips less than 72 hours.

Seventeen people remain hospitalized.

Five individuals are facing impaired driving related charges.

Statistics Canada is reporting the largest year-over-year gain in the consumer price index since February 2003.

Ontario is reporting 512 new cases of COVID-19 this morning and 573 resolved cases. 

Expect your cell phone to go off just before 1 PM today.

No word if it means an end to expensive COVID tests to enter Canada

Shoppers looking for unique items will have a chance to shop local.

Sketch of victim to be released tomorrow morning

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Enjoy ziplining, the OPG Winter Festival of Lights, Santa and more this season.

Senior government official says the Ontario government will soon allow pharmacies to test symptomatic people for COVID-19.

Funding will support initiatives to stop the flow of illegal guns across the border, enhance investigative supports and dismantle criminal activity.

Studies will examine health outcomes for COVID-19 patients and explore a national strategy to expand clinical research in Canada's community hospitals.

Niagara's daily COVID-19 case count remains steady.

Health Canada says Moderna has asked the agency to approve its vaccine for children 6-11 years old.

Niagara College's Commercial Cannabis Production program to be featured on CBC comedy show.

A drop in the number of COVID-19 infections across the province.

Suspect faces robbery and theft charges.

Boy hospitalized after being hit by a car at a Niagara-on-the-Lake school.

Seven grads nominated for Premier's Awards

Seasky light snow opens tomorrow

Yesterday was deadline for workers to get at least one dose

No cancellations reported

Emergency crews rescued a man from the lower Niagara River Gorge today.

Experts say increased demand and unfavourable weather conditions have limited the amount of live Christmas trees available this season.

A ski resort in Ellicottville, NY, is hoping to lure Canadians by offering a free COVID-19 test.

Ontario is now one of two provinces that hasn't announced a child care deal with the federal government, but Education Minister Stephen Lecce says negotiations are underway.

The public is being reminded not to leave purchases or valuables in plain sight in vehicles.

The province's mobile vaccination clinic is returning to Lincoln.

A drop in the number of new COVID-19 cases in Niagara today.

Federal public service workers not vaccinated against COVID-19 to be placed on unpaid leave today, unless an exemption has been granted.

Another day with over 500 new COVID-19 cases in the province.

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Cancellation due to staff shortages

Local residents asked to help decorate a tree with new mitts, scarves, hats and more

Will ask city council for approval

Families of the two victims make a video appeal for information