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The LocalSKIM for Thursday, August 18

While the City of St. Catharines is not currently mandating vaccinations for its staff, they are reviewing Toronto’s vaccination policy which requires all city employees to be vaccinated by the end of October. (610 CKTB) Progressive Conservative MPP Rick Nicholls has been removed from caucus for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Nicholls also won’t be […]

Niagara municipalities team up for region-wide scavenger hunt

Niagara municipalities are teaming up to invite residents to get out and reconnect with their neighbouring municipalities and rediscover the rich natural landscapes and history they offer. Reconnect to Rediscover Niagara is an online scavenger hunt from noon, Aug. 27 to midnight, Sept. 6. hosted on the GooseChase app. Using the app, participants can snap […]

Walk-ins accepted at all COVID-19 vaccine public health clinics

Niagara is seeing COVID-19 cases go up, and hospitalizations are increasing. Children under 12 will be at particular risk during this fourth wave as the US is already seeing an all-time high in children hospitalized with COVID-19 Getting vaccinated as soon as possible is how we will stay healthy and keep the children in our […]

The LocalSKIM for Wednesday, August 19

The city of St. Catharines still hopes to salvage some artifacts from the pile of debris that used to be the Welland House on Ontario Street but is waiting for the owner to provide engineering and environmental reports before clearing of the site can begin. (St. Catharines Standard) The Fort Erie Race Track hasn’t seen […]

Downtown Block Party on Sunday in St. Catharines

Downtown St. Catharines will host a downtown block party on Sunday, August 22 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with musicians performing on a stage that will be located at the intersection of St. Paul St. and Queen St. This event is free and limited seating will be available front stage. Individuals are also encouraged […]