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The LocalSKIM for Wednesday, July 21
For the first time in months, there are no COVID-19 patients in Niagara being cared for in the ICU although four people are being treated in hospital. (610 CKTB) Some U.S. politicians are upset that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is keeping the land border closed from Canada to the U.S. until at least […]
Niagara River Lions defeat Saskatchewan 86-74
Jaylen Babb Harrison led the way with 25 points for the Niagara River Lions (5-3) in their 86-74 win over the Saskatchewan Rattlers (0-9) on Tuesday night at the Meridian Centre. With the victory, Niagara has now won four of its last five games. Javin DeLaurier put up another strong performance for Niagara, registering his […]
Jackfish sign 2019 IBL Rookie of the Year
The Welland Jackfish announced today the signing of 2019 Intercounty Baseball League Rookie of the Year Brendon Dadson. Dadson, who returns to the Jackfish following time spent in Australia and the United States, is currently finishing playing for the Wolfpac of the Yinzer League. With the Wolfpac, Dadson recorded a .369 average with 8 doubles, […]
Teams shortlisted for South Niagara hospital project
Niagara Health in partnership with Infrastructure Ontario have shortlisted three prequalified teams to design, build, finance and maintain the South Niagara hospital project. The prequalified teams are EllisDon Infrastructure Healthcare (EDIH), Niagara Care Partners and Plenary PCL Niagara Health. The shortlisted bidders will be invited to respond to a request for proposals, expected to be […]
Stolen purse in St. Catharines contained urn
On July 3, a female had parked her Jeep Cherokee in a parking lot on Welland Avenue at the corner of Court Street. When the victim returned to the vehicle later she discovered that her purse had been stolen. Inside of the purse was a blue velvet bag containing a black metal urn with the […]
The LocalSKIM for Tuesday, July 20
11 projects across Niagara will be receiving more than $3 million in funding, with the Federal Government investing over $2.4 million towards the projects and the Government of Ontario contributing about $600,000. (610 CKTB) Ontario is imposing new restrictions on mining, rail, construction and transportation industries in the province’s northwest to reduce the likelihood of […]