The LocalSKIM for Tuesday, July 6 – Local Skim St. Catharines

MP Chris Bittle, MPP Jennie Stevens and Mayor Walter Sendzik have sent a letter to Bishop Gerard Bergie of the St. Catharines Diocese asking him to demand an apology from Pope Francis for the Church’s role in residential schools. The letter also asks for records to be released and for compensation for the trauma inflicted on children. (St. Catharines Standard)
The Lincoln County Humane Society has revamped a gazebo cat enclosure to now serve as a community fridge. People in need are welcome to take what they need from the fridge and it is hoped that community members will donate what they can to keep the fridge stocked or give monetary donations. (Niagara this Week)
Dr. Mustafa Hirji said that the number of people receiving first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in Niagara has plateaued with only 66.5% of Niagara residents having received their first dose of the vaccine. (St. Catharines Standard)