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The LocalSKIM for Thursday, July 30
The City of St. Catharines has sent a cease-and-desist letter to a community led group that attempted to turn the fire-destroyed property of a former knife factory into a skate park. The city said while they appreciate the effort of the group, there are liability, insurance and safety concerns with the skatepark which is on […]
Welland Jackfish fall to Brantford 7-3
The Welland Jackfish fell to the Brantford Red Sox 7-3 Thursday night at the Welland Stadium. With the lose, the Jackfish now have 3 wins and 7 losses. The Jackfish now hit the road for a pair of road games, playing the London Majors on Friday and the Barrie Baycats on Saturday.
Niagara receives $2 million in direct federal support for tourism sector
Niagara Economic Development has secured and awarded $2 million in direct funding from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario to support Niagara’s tourism industry in its recovery from COVID-19. The funding provided 167 Niagara tourism-dependent businesses with up to $20,000 in non-repayable contributions to support costs associated with adapting and eventually reopening, such as […]