The LocalSKIM for Tuesday, September 21

  • All incumbents in Niagara were re-elected during last night’s federal election as Liberal candidates Vance Badawey (Niagara Centre) and Chris Bittle (St. Catharines) as well as Conservative candidates Tony Baldinelli (Niagara Falls) and Dean Allison (Niagara West) all held on to their seats. (Thorold News)
  • The Niagara West riding had the best voter turn out for the federal election at 68.4%, followed by St. Catharines at 60.8%, Niagara Centre at 60.7% and Niagara Falls at 59.2%. (Niagara this Week).
  • Niagara Parks has launched a speaker series at the Niagara Parks Power Station attraction that will explore the history of the Canadian Niagara Power Station. Tickets are $60 and will include all three speaker sessions, parking and admission to explore the station. (Niagara Parks)
  • On Wednesday, Ontario’s new COVID-19 vaccination passport takes effect which requires individuals aged 12 and older to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to access non-essential businesses in Ontario. (CTV News)