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The LocalSKIM for Thursday, June 24
Three people alleged to have defrauded District School Board of Niagara of more than $2.1 million have been arrested after Niagara Regional Police concluded an investigation into financial activities at the school board related to false invoicing, diverted revenue and other related events. (St. Catharines Standard) Now that Ontario has entered Step 2 of the […]
What is allowed when Ontario enters Step 2 on June 30th
Outdoor gatherings of up to 25 people and indoor gatherings of 5 people. Outdoor dining for up to 6 people per table. Additional retail capacity and the opening of stores in malls, personal care services and hair salons. Religious services, rites and ceremonies at 25% capacity. Public libraries can open at 25% capacity, overnight camps are allowed and […]
Niagara weekend GO train service resumes June 26th
Niagara Parks has once again partnered with GO Transit to offer a convenient transportation option between Toronto and Niagara Falls, with four return trips running daily from Union Station on Saturdays, Sundays and holiday Mondays this summer. Ticket packages are just $25 for adults and includes round-trip GO Train fare with hop-on, hop-off access to […]
Visitors permitted at Niagara Health hospitals
With lower COVID-19 transmission rates in the community, Niagara Health is allowing visitors in their inpatient units starting today. Inpatient visitation will be allowed daily from 11am to 8pm and inpatients can only have one person at their bedside at a time. Essential Care Partners (ECPs) can be present 24/7 but need to ensure only one […]
Winners of inaugural Niagara Impact Awards announced
Regional Chair Jim Bradley announced the names of the eight winners of the inaugural Niagara Impact Awards. Tom Rankin won the Community Leader Award while Justin Preston, Natasha Bell and Amanda Cote were all awarded Individual Awards. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 613 and The Valhalla Project Niagara both won Non-profit Awards. Anisha O’Brien (Youth Award) […]
Household-only dining restriction now lifted in Niagara
The restriction on dining with household members only as part of section 22 orders in Niagara has been lifted for parties dining outdoors. Local restaurants and bars will still be required to follow other restrictions in the section 22 order. These include asking if diners have any symptoms of illness and recording contact information. As […]