New RSV vaccine called Arexy approved for people aged 60 and older
Health Canada has authorized the first RSV vaccine for people aged 60 and older.
Doctors have been calling for the vaccine for this group, which is at a higher risk of becoming severely ill from the virus.
Drugmaker GSK says during clinical trials, the drug was 82 percent effective at lowering respiratory tract disease caused by RSV.
In Canada, RSV season usually starts in the fall, and ends in the spring.
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