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The LocalSKIM for Monday, August 30

Dr. Hirji, Niagara’s acting medical officer of health, said COVID-19 cases in Ontario are climbing quicker than expected and almost all cases in Niagara are the Delta variant. Dr Hirji also believes that any further lockdowns should only be for unvaccinated individuals. (Niagara this Week) An additional GO train trip to Toronto will be added […]

Niagara Health to administer third COVID-19 vaccine doses

Niagara Health will administer third COVID-19 vaccine doses to select high-risk populations starting Aug. 31. Although two-doses of COVID-19 vaccine provides strong protection, some vulnerable populations may require a third dose. The Province of Ontario recently announced offering third doses of a COVID-19 vaccine to select high-risk populations. Niagara Health will administer third COVID-19 vaccine doses […]

Jackfish edge Kitchener in extra innings

The Welland Jackfish scored a run in the top of the 10th to edge the Kitchener Panthers 5-4 Sunday afternoon in Kitchener.  Dane Tofteland went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI’s for the Jackfish. Tofteland’s sacrifice fly in the 10th scored Brandon Nicholson for the winning run. Nicholson scored twice, while Cole Warken […]