A spike in the number of new COVID-19 cases in Niagara.
Niagara Public Health is reporting 174 new cases and one death today.
The number of hospitalizations in the region is also on the rise, with 50 people fighting the virus in local hospitals.
There are 1213 active cases in the region, with the highest numbers in St. Catharines, Welland and the Falls.
More information on COVID-19 statistics in Niagara can be found here.
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