The LocalSKIM for Monday, August 30
- Dr. Hirji, Niagara’s acting medical officer of health, said COVID-19 cases in Ontario are climbing quicker than expected and almost all cases in Niagara are the Delta variant. Dr Hirji also believes that any further lockdowns should only be for unvaccinated individuals. (Niagara this Week)
- An additional GO train trip to Toronto will be added next week, with the train departing Niagara Falls at 6:39 a.m. and the return trip departing Union Station at 5:17 p.m. (Thorold Today)
- St. Catharines city council unanimously passed a motion last night directing staff to create a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all city employees and volunteers working in city facilities. (St. Catharines Standard)
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