St. Catharines News Briefs – Local Skim St. Catharines

Shooting at Fairview Mall. Three people were injured after a robbery at gun point took place today at 11:30 AM at Karat Jewellers inside the Fairview Mall in St. Catharines. Two individuals inside the store were sprayed with a substance and as the suspects fled, shots were fired and an individual was struck. The shooting victim is currently listed in serious condition with non-life threating injuries. The suspects fled the scene on a motorcycle. (Niagara Regional Police)
Senior Planners leave Thorold. Another senior planner is no longer with the city of Thorold, leaving the municipal planning department with only one full-time employee. Last month, the manager of planning resigned to take a position with the city of Port Colborne. The exodus of planning employees comes after a series of controversies. (Thorold Today)
Fire at Grocery Store. Ryan’s No Frills on Welland Ave in St. Catharines will be shut down indefinitely due to an electric fire. (Insauga)
Farmers Market. Starting May 14, a selection of special events will be featured on Saturdays at the St. Catharines Farmers Market. Events include the return of the Market Discovery Table and Music in the Square concert series, alongside new cooking demonstrations and a community engagement series. The St. Catharines Farmers Market is open Thursdays from 8 AM to 2 PM and Saturdays from 7 AM to 1 PM. (City of St. Catharines)
406 Closed. The 406 is closed in both directions between Glendale and Westchester in St. Catharines after a truck leaked hydrochloric acid on the roadway. Motorist are being asked to avoid highway 406 until it re-opens, which likely won’t happen until later this evening. (610 CKTB)
Fallsview Casino Entertainment Centre. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. has delayed the opening of the new 5000 seat Fallsview Casino Entertainment Centre to address operational requirements at the facility such as finalizing building equipment, furniture and fixtures, testing and training. They are also optimizing the acoustics of the theatre. (St. Catharines Standard)