The LocalSKIM for Wednesday, June 23

  • Some Niagara Falls tourist attractions have been forced to shut down after provincial inspectors found that some parts of their operations were not in compliance with Ontario’s Step 1 COVID-19 regulations. (St. Catharines Standard)
  • Premier Doug Ford said Ontario may move into the second phase of its reopening plan earlier than the scheduled July 2 target date as the province has already met its COVID-19 first dose and second dose vaccination targets for entering Step 2. (Global News)
  • A Ministerial Task Force has released a report that provides 10 key recommendations, including reducing red tape for tourism businesses, to help the Ontario tourism industry recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. (610 CKTB)