The LocalSKIM for Friday, September 24

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  • The Niagara Region has implemented new mandatory training for all staff. The training will be a series of three short videos developed by the Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre that will introduce staff to the history of Indigenous People in Niagara. (610 CKTB)
  • A Niagara-wide family scavenger hunt will take place on Sunday, October 17th to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis Canada. Participants are encouraged to dress up in Halloween costumes and the cost will be $60 per family. (610 CKTB)
  • Bayshore Groups and its directors were back in court on Friday for a case regarding the demolishing of a smokestack at the former General Motors property without a permit. However, the case was adjourned as the lawyer representing Bayshore has passed away. (St. Catharines Standard)
  • The Ontario government is increasing capacity limits as indoor settings will have a capacity limit of 50% to a maximum of 10,000 people while outdoor settings will have a capacity limit of 75% to a maximum of 15,000 people for standing events and 30,000 people for seated events. (CTV News)