The LocalSKIM for Monday, August 16

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  • It appears the fourth wave of the pandemic has hit Niagara with 40 new COVID-19 cases reported on Saturday and Sunday compared to 5 cases last weekend. (610 CKTB)
  • The Delta variant appears to be the main reason for the recent increase in COVID-19 cases. In Niagara, 65% of cases have likely been the Delta variant, with another 20% confirmed to be the Delta variant. (Niagara this Week)
  • As expected, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Sunday that a federal election will take place Sept 20. The campaign will be 36 days, the shortest possible election period under federal law. (CTV News)
  • A gas leak inside a vacant building under renovation on Monday forced the partial closure of James Street in St. Catharines for close to two hours. (St. Catharines Standard)
  • The provincial government has directed school boards and public health units in Ontario to set up vaccination clinics inside schools. Vaccination clinics in Niagara schools will begin next week. (St. Catharines Standard)