Niagara regional council is still working out the details for a policy that will make vaccinations mandatory for Niagara Region employees, as well as for regional councillors who want to attend in-person meetings, conduct business on regional property, or participate in official events. With the arrival of the more contagious Delta variant of COVID-19, the regional … [Read more...] about Town working on vaccination policy for staff, council
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More vaccinations needed to protect hospital system
The “tiniest bit of good news” on the COVID front in Niagara is that the number of cases has flattened out, rather than following the upward trajectory that was projected. The bad news, says Dr. Mustafa Hirji, Niagara’s acting medical officer of health, is that it may not last. But it could at least buy us some time to get more people vaccinated, with a goal of 83 to 85 … [Read more...] about More vaccinations needed to protect hospital system
Remembering 9/11 brings call for unity, resilience, hope
On Saturday, as people gathered in New York City and across the U.S. at solemn ceremonies marking 20 years since the September 11 terrorist attacks, Niagara-on-the-Lake held its own memorial at the Queen Street cenotaph. There were messages of solidarity with those from across the border who are the mainstay of local tourism, and a welcoming note for their … [Read more...] about Remembering 9/11 brings call for unity, resilience, hope
Pedal Pub, Pedal Pushers cycling for palliative care
Talking about fundraising gets Bonnie Bagnulo excited. Elated, even, animated about raising money to offer those suffering from life-limiting diseases more support than she is currently able to provide. The executive director of Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Palliative Care becomes emotional when she thinks about people dying alone, when they don’t need to. Or in pain, … [Read more...] about Pedal Pub, Pedal Pushers cycling for palliative care
