The LocalSKIM for Thursday, September 16
- Canada’s chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam said Canada could soon face the worst COVID-19 infection rates since the pandemic began. (610 CKTB)
- Many Port Colborne businesses have closed their washrooms to the public, leading to a washroom shortage when events are hosted in downtown Port Colborne. (Niagara this Week)
- Niagara’s vaccination rate continues to slowly increase as 74.2% of residents have had one dose of the vaccine and 68.1% are fully vaccinated. (St. Catharines Standard)