Local News Briefs – Local Skim St. Catharines

Vehicle Hits Guardrail In NOTL – Niagara police are investigating a single vehicle crash that happened yesterday afternoon at the diamond interchange at Glendale and York Road. It appears that a 72-year-old driver was in medical distress resulting in their vehicle hitting the guardrail. The driver is in critical condition in hospital. (The River)
Rent Prices Continue To Climb – Rent prices continue to increase in St. Catharines as one bedroom units in February rented for an average of $1,631/month, a 21.3% increase compared to previous year. Rent for a two bedroom unit in St. Catharines averaged $1,940/month, an increase of 9.8% since Feb 2022. (InNiagara Region)
Rally For Asylum Seekers – A rally to show support for asylum seekers who have been put up in Niagara Falls hotels by the federal government will be held outside Niagara Falls city hall Sunday at 2 p.m. It’s one of six rallies taking place across Canada this weekend to mark International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. (St. Catharines Standard)
Mild Winter Allows For Earlier Boating Season – Niagara City Cruises in Niagara Falls is opening for the 2023 season tomorrow, which is the earliest opening date in the boat tour’s recorded history. The earlier than normal opening date is possible due to only 1% of Lake Erie’s surface being covered with ice, allowing the ice boom to be removed sooner than expected. (CHCH)