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The LocalSKIM for Monday, September 13
Dr. Mustafa Hirji has expressed frustration with the fluctuations in the number of people signing up for COVID-19 vaccinations as Niagara saw 250 – 300 sign-ups on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday but had almost 700 sign-ups on Friday this past week. (610 CKTB) Some St. Catharines city councillors returned to the council chambers for tonight’s […]
Fundraising underway, artists shortlisted for Neil Peart Memorial at Lakeside Park
St. Catharines’ Neil Peart Commemorative Task Force has launched a fundraising campaign to erect a public work of art in Peart’s honour at Lakeside Park, alongside the recently named Neil Peart Pavilion. Lakeside Park inspired the lyrics to a famous Rush single of the same name. For more information, or to make a donation towards […]
Jackfish eliminated from post season
The Welland Jackfish had their season come to an end on Saturday afternoon, losing to the Barrie Baycats 6-2 in Barrie. The Baycats swept the COVID-19 shortened best-of-three quarter-finals with two straight wins.
Niagara Health reinforces the importance of vaccination
At Niagara Health, the majority of the patients receiving care for COVID-19 are unvaccinated. Since Aug. 7, Niagara Health has cared for 32 patients with COVID-19 of which 26, or 81%, have been unvaccinated. Dr. Johan Viljoen, Chief of Staff, Executive Vice President of Medical Affairs said that vaccination is the key to getting out […]
IceDogs sign Aidan Castle
After completing a trade on Friday to acquire Aidan Castle, the Oshawa Generals 2020 first-round draft pick, the Niagara IceDogs have announced that they have signed the 17 year-old forward over the weekend. Castle played the 2019-20 season with the Greater Toronto Hockey League’s (GTHL) Toronto Jr. Canadiens. In 62 games, the Mississauga native collected 35 […]
Fall Pitch-in community cleanup
The City of St. Catharines Clean City Advisory Committee is inviting residents to get out, get active, and tidy up their community. While ongoing COVID-19 restrictions mean the committee’s annual Fall Pitch-in Day won’t occur in its usual format, individuals, families and groups can pick a spot to clean litter from Sept. 18 to 26. […]