The LocalSKIM for Thursday, September 3

  • Niagara Health is currently treating seven people with COVID-19 in hospital, with six of those people being unvaccinated. (610 CKTB)
  • A new 18-storey residential building is being constructed in downtown St. Catharines on Carlisle Street. The building’s main floor will be for commercial use with 17 additional stories being used for residential units. (Niagara this Week)
  • Beginning Sept. 3, Niagara Parks’ newest attraction, the Niagara Parks Power Station, will host a nightly sound and light experience that brings the historic power station back to life with captivating visuals and a breathtaking musical score. (Thorold Today)
  • Dr. Mustafa Hirji said getting exemptions to avoid being vaccinated likely won’t be easy as medical conditions that prevent individuals from taking at least one of Health Canada’s four approved vaccines are rare. (St. Catharines Standard)