St. Catharines News Briefs – Local Skim St. Catharines

Branch Collection. Spring branch collection starts today and continues until May 27. Curbside branch collection is available across Niagara Region to all residents living in single family homes and apartments with six units or less. (Niagara Region)
Covid Deaths. Niagara Health is reporting that five Niagara residents have died of COVID-19 over the weekend. Currently there are 33 people being treated for COVID in Niagara hospitals with six patients in the ICU. (610 CKTB)
Red Dress Day. Red dresses have been hung on light posts along St. Paul St. in downtown St. Catharines in support of Red Dress Day. Red Dress Day is held annually on May 5 to honour the lives of Indigenous women, girls and two-spirited individuals who are missing or murdered. (Insauga)
Ukrainian Fundraiser. Club Belvedere in Thorold will be hosting a pasta night on Thursday, May 26 to raise money for Ukrainian refugees. The evening will feature three seatings between 4 p.m – 8 p.m, and will include pasta, two meatballs and a bun. (Thorold Today)
NRP Lawsuit. A $2-million lawsuit against Niagara Regional Police by an ex-U.S. military technician has been dismissed. The judge said that while he does not dismiss the idea that the plaintiff has legitimate grievances, he thought the plaintiff’s account seemed improbable. (St. Catharines Standard)