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The LocalSKIM for Wednesday, August 25
According to CBC, the body found in Lake Ontario on Tuesday is that of Steve Nkusi, who went missing in the water on Saturday at Sunset Beach in St. Catharines. (CBC News) After being forced to host virtual only events last year, the In The Soil Multiple (p)Arts festival is back live and will run […]
Jackfish defeat Brantford 6-1
The Welland Jackfish defeated the Brantford Red Sox 6-1 Wednesday night at Arnold Anderson Stadium in Brantford. Dennis Dei Baning and Matt Hilderbrandt each hit homeruns for the Jackfish, who outhit Brantford 11-5 The Jackfish are back in action on Thursday when the host the Red Sox at 7:30 p.m. at the Welland Stadium.
The LocalSKIM for Tuesday, August 25
The city of Port Colborne will be hosting community movie nights at H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park with movies on Aug. 24, Aug. 26, Sept. 14 and Sept. 16. Admission is free but people are encouraged to bring a canned food donation. (Niagara this Week) Vaccinated and asymptomatic students and staff in select Niagara high schools […]
Niagara Health announces mandatory vaccinations for new hires
Niagara Health announced today that as of Sept. 7, all new hires will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. This is in addition to last week’s announcement that will require staff, physicians, contractors, learners/students, and volunteers to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or written proof of a medical reason for not being fully vaccinated […]
Body found in Lake Ontario
Niagara Regional Police (NRPS) received a 911 call from a boater early this afternoon to report having found a body in Lake Ontario. The NRPS Marine Unit responded to the Niagara-on-the-Lake location approximately 4 kms east of the Welland Canal and about 500m offshore and recovered the body of a male. The body has been […]