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The LocalSKIM for Thursday, September 16

Canada’s chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam said Canada could soon face the worst COVID-19 infection rates since the pandemic began. (610 CKTB) Many Port Colborne businesses have closed their washrooms to the public, leading to a washroom shortage when events are hosted in downtown Port Colborne. (Niagara this Week) Niagara’s vaccination rate continues […]

The LocalSKIM for Wednesday, September 15

The consumer price index in August rose 4.1% compared with a year ago which is the largest year-over-year inflation increase since March 2003. (CP24) United Way Niagara held a virtual kickoff event today marking the start of its 2021 campaign. This year’s campaign goal is to help 120,000 people in Niagara improve their lives. As […]

Brock Sports releases COVID-19 spectator policy

Brock Sports has announced its updated COVID-19 spectator policy for the upcoming 2021-22 season. All Brock University home games up to and including Friday, Oct. 15, are open only to Brock students, staff and faculty who are either fully vaccinated or partially vaccinated, have an approved exemption and are part of the Brock Rapid Antigen […]

St. Catharines approves development charges

St. Catharines City Council has approved the re-introduction of development charges, providing a more balanced approach where growth pays for growth, rather than the burden of growth-related infrastructure falling to the taxpayer. Development charges are fees imposed on land development and redevelopment projects to help pay for the cost of infrastructure required to provide municipal […]

Applications open in St. Catharines for outdoor ice rinks

The St. Catharines outdoor ice rink project has moved from its pilot stage into a full-fledged program. Applications are now open for volunteer groups seeking to operate an outdoor skating rink in their neighbourhood under the Community Outdoor Ice Rink Program. The project allows community volunteer groups to build, operate and maintain outdoor ice rinks […]