Local News Briefs
- Renewable Energy Plant Opens – Walker Industries is celebrating the opening of their renewable energy plant on Townline Road. The renewable natural gas plant refines landfill gas into a low carbon renewable natural gas that can heat over 8,700 homes. (The River)
- Funding For Dry Docks – An investment of over $107 million by Heddle Shipyards, the largest ship repair and construction company on the Great Lakes, will create 30 new jobs in Niagara. The investment will be used to tackle complex Vessel Life Extension projects at the company’s Port Weller Dry Docks in St. Catharines. (Thorold News)
- Shooting In Grimsby – Niagara Regional Police responded to a report of a shooting in the area of Concord Place and Windward Drive in Grimsby around 5:30 p.m. Monday and found a male suffering from life threatening injuries. The male was later pronounced deceased and the investigation is on-going. (Niagara Regional Police)
- Phone Scam Alert – Niagara Health is warning the public about a phone scam. The scam involves a caller claiming to be a Niagara Health staff member asking people for their name, social insurance number, date of birth and address. Anyone who receives a similar call is asked to call police at 905-688-4111. (Niagara Health)
- Downtown Gift Cards – The St. Catharines Downtown Association has unveiled its new gift card which can be spent at a variety of participating businesses, including hospitality, retail, and services. The gift card is available to buy online or at the St. Catharines Downtown Association office on King Street. (My Downtown)