Local News Briefs – Local Skim St. Catharines

Scam Warning – Niagara Police are warning residents about an increase in the number of grandparent scams in St. Catharines. Victims are being contacted by telephone and being convinced that a loved one (e.g. grandchild) is in legal peril and that only money or gift cards will solve the problem. One individual recently lost $6000 in a Grandparent Scam. (Niagara Police)
NOTL Hires Interim CAO – Niagara-on-the-Lake council has approved NOTL resident Bruce Zvaniga as the interim CAO. Zvaniga has 40 years of experience leading municipal government services and critical infrastructure projects for various municipalities. (Niagara-on-the-Lake Local)