St. Catharines News Briefs
- COVID Subvariant In Niagara – The highest number of cases in Ontario for the COVID subvariant Krakenis is in Niagara, where 18 residents tested positive from Dec. 4 to Dec. 31. These numbers are expected to be higher now as the highly transmissible subvariant was estimated to have shot up to 22 per cent of Ontario’s COVID cases as of Wednesday. (St. Catharines Standard)
- Residents Discuss Recent Explosion – Port Weller Residents packed the Grantham Lions Club Wednesday night to discuss their thoughts on the Ssonix Products explosion in St. Catharines. Many residents complained about road access in the area and said they would like to see another permanent road constructed. (105 The River)
- Candlelight Vigil For Victim – The sister of the man killed in the St. Catharines explosion and fire last week is making sure her brother will be remembered for his “kind and loving” spirit by holding a candlelight vigil on Saturday from 6pm to 9pm on the pier walk at Lakeside Park in Port Dalhousie. (InNiagara Region)
- Snow Parking Ban – Thorold City Council has approved a new by-law that will allow City Hall to temporarily ban cars from parking on streets when there is a significant snow fall. The temporary parking ban will allow snowplows to safely plow the streets. (Thorold Today)
- Homes Taking Longer To Sell – Homes for sale in both St. Catharines and Niagara Falls are staying on the market longer than most Ontario communities. It took an average St. Catharines home 43 days to sell while Niagara Falls homes were on the market for an average of 42 days. (InNiagara Region)
