Local News Briefs – Local Skim St. Catharines

Climate Survey – The City of St. Catharines has launched it’s first Community Climate Action survey. The survey will collect information on what residents are doing to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and be more resilient to a changing climate. For more information and to complete the survey, visit engagestc.ca/climateaction. (City of St. Catharines)
Eclipse Concert – A free concert will be held at Queen Victoria Park in Niagara Falls on April 8, which will include The Glorious Sons, JJ Wilde, New Friends, The Boneheads and the Niagara Symphony Orchestra. The show, which will take place on the same day as the eclipse, will start at 2:30pm and will run until 10:00pm. (Giant FM)
Boom Removal – The process of removing the ice boom on the Niagara River may begin today, which would be the earliest the boom has ever been removed. The boom prevents ice flow into the river which has the potential to damage the shoreline and reduce water flow for the hydro-electric station. (The River)