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Andrew Peller among local companies with vaccination policy

Andrew Peller Ltd. is one of several companies in Niagara working on a vaccination policy for the safety of employees and customers. Vintage Hotels also joins that group of Niagara businesses, as does Arterra Wines Canada.

Police still looking for missing NOTL man

The Niagara Regional Police Service continues to search for missing 58 year old, Darren Werner of Niagara on the Lake.

NOTL vaccination rate best in region

Sean Simpson With at least one more vaccination clinic planned at the community centre, Niagara-on-the-Lake is already the Niagara municipality with the highest percentage of its population vaccinated.

Town, businesses prepare for vaccination proof system

The Sandtrap Pub and Grill and other restaurants with patios won't require vaccination certificates to eat outdoors or picking up takeout, but dining inside will require proof of double vaccinations beginning Sept. 22.

Votes fall short for Kaiser's second run

Liberal Andrea Kaiser thanks her supporters, who helped run a great campaign, she says, despite her second place finish.

Conservative Tony Baldinelli returns to Ottawa as opposition

Conservative Tony Baldinelli and his campaign manager Bart Maves were satisfied Monday night that although mail-in ballots had not been counted, they could claim victory.

Town working on vaccination policy for staff, council

Lord Mayor Betty Disero 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 busi

More vaccinations needed to protect hospital system

Dr. Mustafa Hirji 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.

Remembering 9/11 brings call for unity, resilience, hope

First responders, including members of the fire department and EMS, attend the annual 9/11 memorial service on Queen Street. (Penny Coles) On Saturday, as people gathered in New York City and across the U.S.

Tail Gate Treasures at Pumphouse Saturday

A tail gate fundraiser will take the place of the bazaar held at the Pumphouse in past years. The Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre is known for getting creative, but this Saturday, Sept. 18, they are getting creative with a new fundraising event.