The LocalSKIM for Friday, September 10 – Local Skim St. Catharines

Ontario has administered more than 22,000 third doses of COVID-19 vaccine to individuals who are at the highest risk and will continue to do so despite the World Health Organization asking countries to stop third doses and divert the vaccine to countries in need. (Global News)
Canada’s unemployment rate fell to 7.1% in August while Niagara’s unemployment rate was virtually unchanged from the previous month and sits at 10.5%. (610 CKTB) However, there are jobs available in Niagara but no one is applying for them as businesses are struggling to fill employment openings. (Niagara this Week)
While last year’s Thorold Terry Fox Run was forced to go virtual due to COVID, this year the run will be back to an in-person event with the run taking place on September 19th. (Thorold Today)
Friday marked the first day of advanced voting for the federal election and polling stations in Niagara had long lines and higher than normal turnout. (St. Catharines Standard)