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The LocalSKIM for Friday, July 9
Ontario will move to Step 3 of the province’s reopening plan next Friday, July 16, five days earlier than planned. Moving to Step 3 will allow for larger indoor and outdoor gatherings as well as indoor dining at restaurants. (CBC News) Niagara’s unemployment rate increased from 10.8% in May to 11.5% in June, while the […]
River Lions win home opener over Fraser Valley
The Niagara River Lions (3-2) scored 37 points in the third quarter on their way to a 103-82 victory over the Fraser Valley Bandits (4-1) at the Meridian Centre on Thursday evening. The River Lions used a 20-2 run near the start of the third period to pull away from the Bandits. Xavier Sneed led […]
Niagara receives $10.5M for affordable housing
Federal Minister Ahmed Hussen announced today that Niagara will receive $10.5 million for 41 new affordable housing units in Niagara. At the end of June, there were nearly 7,000 individuals and families waiting for geared-to-income housing. Residents who live in these units will not have to pay more than 30 per cent of their income to secure […]