The LocalSKIM for Thursday, September 30
- Hundreds of people attended a ceremony for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at St. Catharines city hall. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was approved as a federal statutory holiday in June and honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. (Niagara this Week)
- A 330 pound bronze statue of Lieutenant General Drummond has been stolen from the Drummond Hill Cemetery on Lundy’s Lane in Niagara Falls. As well, there was vandalism found on the cemetery grounds. (Thorold News)
- A COVID-19 outbreak was declared at a Brock University classroom on Monday but was resolved on Thursday after infecting only two people. There are currently 11 active outbreaks in Niagara. (St. Catharines Standard)
- Niagara’s municipal bylaw officers have been visiting Niagara businesses to ensure they are complying with COVID-19 vaccine certificate rules. So far, all of the visits have been education focused. (St. Catharines Standard)