It was announced Monday that Niagara Health doctors and nurses will have to wait longer than expected for their vaccinations, with a schedule of vaccine shipments to Niagara reduced from what was anticipated. A further direction from the province Wednesday put a stop to all first doses of vaccine, except for residents of long-term care homes and high-risk retirement homes. … [Read more...] about Shortage causing delays in Niagara vaccinations
Upper Canada Lodge residents vaccinated early
Last Thursday, 96 per cent of the residents of Upper Canada Lodge were given the Pfizer vaccination to protect against COVID-19. They were the first seniors’ home in Niagara-on-the-Lake to receive their share of the vaccine. Marg Lambert, the long-term care home administrator, says they are waiting for Public Health to confirm the official date for the important … [Read more...] about Upper Canada Lodge residents vaccinated early
Outbreak at NOTL facility spread quickly
UPDATE: After The Local went to press Tuesday, we learned the number of residents and staff who had tested positive for COVID-10 at Niagara Long Term Care Residence since we heard from executive director Chris Poos had jumped significantly. MPP Wayne Gates says the numbers have increased to 72 seniors testing positive with four cases resolved, and 22 staff members who are … [Read more...] about Outbreak at NOTL facility spread quickly
Good samaritan trying to keep man on sailboat safe for winter
UPDATE: Despite approval from the federal government through assurances from CFB Trenton that the boat could remain tied up at Navy Hall dock for the winter, the Local Parks Canada office called the Niagara Regional Police, who told John he had to leave the dock. The NOTL man who is trying to help John tried unsuccessfully to convince the police and Parks Canada to allow the … [Read more...] about Good samaritan trying to keep man on sailboat safe for winter
NOTL dog groomers in limbo, hoping for good news
Niagara-on-the-Lake dog groomers have once again been struggling with provincial restrictions, trying to understand why they are not allowed to open. Liz Chorney, of the Grooming Boutique in Virgil, is not alone in her frustration, having created a safe “curbside” service for her canine clients last spring, during the first shut-down, only to be told the recent stay-at-home … [Read more...] about NOTL dog groomers in limbo, hoping for good news