The LocalSKIM for Wednesday, September 15

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  • The consumer price index in August rose 4.1% compared with a year ago which is the largest year-over-year inflation increase since March 2003. (CP24)
  • United Way Niagara held a virtual kickoff event today marking the start of its 2021 campaign. This year’s campaign goal is to help 120,000 people in Niagara improve their lives. As government benefits run out, more and more people will be pushed into poverty. (610 CKTB)
  • Just days after the start of the school year, Niagara schools have had more COVID-19 cases than last year at this point with 14 students or staff having tested positive for COVID-19 and many more isolating at home after possible exposure. (St. Catharines Standard)
  • NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh was in Welland this afternoon and spoke about a number of issues, including affordable housing, health-care investments and delivering justice for Indigenous people. (St. Catharines Standard)