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NRPS introduces deaf – hard of hearing communication placards

The Niagara Regional Police Service has partnered with Canadian Hearing Services, Inc. to provide accommodations between people who are deaf/hard of hearing and the police. Placards for officers have been created to keep in their cruisers that can be used when communicating with a member of the deaf/hard of hearing community. In addition, officers can […]

The LocalSKIM for Monday, August 10

Five beaches in Niagara are posted unsafe to swim including Bay Beach, Waverly Beach, Humberstone Centennial Park Beach, Sherkston Wyldewood and Long Beach. (610 CKTB) With COVID-19 cases on the rise again in Ontario, business groups are asking the Ontario government to implement a vaccine certificate system as a means to avoid another lockdown. (CP […]

Welland Jackfish lose pair of games over weekend

The Welland Jackfish lost a pair of games over the weekend, falling 13-12 Friday night to Hamilton followed by a 14-11 loss to Kitchener Saturday afternoon. The Jackfish have a busy week ahead as they travel to Barrie for a game on Tuesday and then return home for games against Hamilton on Wednesday and London […]

River Lions close regular season with victory

The Niagara River Lions completed the Canadian Elite Basketball League regular season Sunday afternoon by defeating the visiting Ottawa BlackJacks 89-79. Niagara finished the regular season with a 10-4 record, including going 6-1 at home. Next up for the team is the league championship semifinals Friday, Aug. 20 at the Edmonton Expo Centre. The team […]