The LocalSKIM for Thursday, July 15
- Premier Doug Ford stated that Ontario will not create a vaccine passport that would allow businesses and event organizers to verify the vaccination status of individuals. However, the federal government is developing a vaccine passport that could be used for international travel. (CTV News)
- Canada’s deputy chief public health officer Dr. Howard Njoo says the Toronto Blue Jays’ return to Toronto is “trending in a very good direction”, indicating that the Blue Jays may play at Rogers Centre in the coming weeks. (CP24)
- YMCA of Niagara Chief executive officer Steven Chuang said competition has made larger YMCA buildings like the ones in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls unfeasible. However, if the Walker YMCA facility is sold, Chuang said they would look at opening a smaller YMCA building in St. Catharines. (St. Catharines Standard)