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The LocalSKIM for Wednesday, August 12
Demolition of three buildings has begun in order to accommodate Port Colborne’s plan to make itself into a cruise ship destination. The cruise ship welcome area redevelopment will cost up to $3 million. (Niagara this Week) Updated provincial guidelines for managing COVID-19 outbreaks was released today. Fully immunized individuals who come in contact with positive […]
Jackfish begin busy stretch with a pair of wins
Matt Hilderbrandt hit his league-leading fifth home run, and Chris Boatto allowed one earned run and struck out eight in a complete-game effort to carry the Welland Jackfish to an 8-2 victory in Barrie Tuesday night. On Wednesday, the Jackfish continued their winning ways by defeating the Hamilton Cardinals 7-2 at the Welland Stadium. The […]
City to preserve Rodman Hall outdoor sculpture collection
With Brock University finalizing the sale of Rodman Hall, Rodman Hall Arts Centre (RHAC) has requested the City take on removing six outdoor sculptures that are part of the Rodman Hall collection to ensure they continue to remain on public display. Under a lease agreement with RHAC, the City will take the sculptures for 20 […]
Gift card scam warning
Niagara Regional Police are warning the public about a gift card scam. The scammer calls, pretending to be from their bank and advises that there is fraudulent activity on their account. The scammer then asks the victim to allow the scammer access to the victim’s computer to review their bank records. The scammer then requests […]
The LocalSKIM for Tuesday, August 10
St. Catharines city council voted in favour of asking the MTO to reduce the speed limit on residential neighbourhood roads within Ontario from 50 km per hour to 40 km per hour. (610 CKTB) St. Catharines City council has voted to take a balanced approach with respect to the city’s pools and splash pads which […]