Two days of low numbers in question
For the last two days Niagara has posted unusually low numbers of new COVID-19 cases.
After days hovering around 200, public health reported 33 new infections on Sunday and 24 new ones yesterday.
Niagara's Acting Medical Officer of Health Dr. Mustafa Hirji tells the Standard, he thinks it may be the result of an issue with data reporting from the government laboratory.
Hirji adding we don't think the numbers are a true reflection of what cases actually are.
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