The LocalSKIM for Wednesday, May 26
- A St. Catharines-based lawyer, whose specialties include sports law, has been appointed a judge of the Superior Court of Justice. (St. Catharines Standard)
- A two-week lockout at THK Rhythm Automotive on Louth Street in St. Catharines has ended after the company and the union agreed to a new two-year contract. (St. Catharines Standard)
- Ontario’s chief medical office, who believes that schools should be the last to close and the first to open, said he would like to see students return to their classrooms before the province starts reopening in mid-June (CBC)
Dr. Mustafa Hirji presents the latest updates on COVID-19
Topics include case and hospitalization trends, Ontario's reopening plan and vaccination progress in Niagara
The LocalSKIM for Tuesday, May 25
- Ontario reported it’s first blood clot death associated with the AstraZeneca vaccine but Dr. Mustafa Hirji points out that most clotting has occurred after the first dose and the risk of clotting after the second dose is much less. (St. Catharines Standard)
- The Niagara Catholic School Board has issued an apology after a prayer asking God to protect Israel from those who seek to harm them was read during virtual classes. (610 CKTB)
- Dr. Mustafa Hirji believes that the provincial reopening plan announced last week makes sense but could lead to confusion as to what people are and aren’t allowed to do. That confusion could lead to complacency which would increase the risk of COVID-19 spreading. (Niagara this Week)
Photo: Don Andrews - Freerange PhotosThorold Tunnel closed 6pm to 6am tonight, Wednesday and Thursday
- Tuesday May 25, 2021 – Northbound direction of the Thorold Tunnel will be closed to all traffic between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
- Wednesday May 26, 2021 – Northbound and Southbound directions of the Thorold Tunnel will be closed to all traffic between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
- Thursday May 27, 2021- Southbound direction of the Thorold Tunnel will be closed to all traffic between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
The LocalSKIM for Friday, May 21
- Regional Council has made progress on their 4 year strategic plan, which deals with such things as land use, the advancement of public transit, long-term care homes, the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games and the creation of a new development charges by-law. (Niagara Region, St. Catharines Standard)
- The Fort Erie Race Track is planning to open for the 2021 racing season Tuesday, June 15th although the track will remain closed to spectators. (610 CKTB)
- Port Colborne will open the Sugarloaf Marina and public boat ramp on Saturday but Nickel Beach and Centennial-Cedar Bay Beaches will be open to Port Colborne residents only due to the stay at home order. (610 CKTB)
- Ontario will allow outdoor visits at long-term care homes starting Saturday to align with the government’s decision to reopen outdoor recreational amenities. (CTV News)