St. Catharines News Briefs
- Explosion at Chemical Plant – A man was severely injured and dozens of area residents were evacuated after multiple explosions and fire engulfed a chemical disposal business in St. Catharines early Thursday morning. While firefighters continued to fight the initial fire at 20 Keefer Road, the flames spread to an industrial building next door igniting the building as well as its contents. (Niagara this Week)
- Special Weather Statement – A Winter weather travel advisory is in effect for tonight into Friday. Rain, heavy at times, will begin late this afternoon then change to snow late this evening or overnight. 5 to 10 cm of snow is expected and will taper off to light snow Friday afternoon. (Weather Network)
- Vehicle Crashes Into Medical Building – A male driver was rushed to a trauma centre unresponsive after a vehicle struck a medical building in St. Catharines on Thursday afternoon. The vehicle hit a pole before crashing into a medical building causing extensive damage. (CHCH)
- Donations Accepted For Public Work Of Art – The City of St. Catharines is asking for donations for the a public work of art at Lakeside Park in honour of legendary rock drummer Neil Peart, who passed away on January 7, 2020. Since Neil’s passing, St. Catharines City Council voted to name the newly rebuilt pavilion at Lakeside Park after the Rush band drummer. (City of St. Catharines)
- Thorold Hires Manager Of Economic Development – To help guide Thorold through its economic growing pains, the City of Thorold has hired Ken Scholtens as manager of economic development. Scholtens is putting together a strategic plan that will offer a pathway for Thorold to best grow its economy. (Thorold Today)
