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The LocalSKIM for Monday, June 7
Only about half of Niagara residents 12-17 years old as well as 18-29 years old have been vaccinated or have an appointment booked to get vaccinated as the more contagious B.1.617, or Delta variant continues to spread. Early data shows younger people are at higher risk for the variant with cases usually being more severe […]
Niagara IceDogs load up in second round of draft this past weekend
The 2021 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection took place this past weekend. While the IceDogs did not have a first round pick due to a recruiting violation, the team held 3 second round picks. Left Winger Juan Copeland, goaltender Joseph Costanzo and centerman Declan Waddick were all selected by the IceDogs in the second round. […]
St. Catharines asking residents for feedback on Development Charges
St. Catharines is considering introducing Development Charges for residential and non-residential projects. Development Charges are a revenue tool that are charged to developers for the City to recover the capital costs associated with residential and non-residential growth. St. Catharines is currently the only municipality in Niagara that does not have lower-tier Development Charges. A video […]
St. Catharines spearheads free youth mental wellbeing virtual event
The city of St. Catharines will be hosting a free virtual event on June 18 to assist local youth with their mental wellbeing and motivation during the pandemic. The event, titled Youth Matters: How to maintain resilience and prioritize mental wellbeing, will take place on June 18 via hopin.com, a virtual venue with multiple interactive […]