Hospitals to resume non-urgent surgeries and procedures
COVID-19 hospitalizations are decreasing allowing hospitals to have the capacity to resume cancelled procedures
Mayor Walter Sendzik supports Bradley’s statement regarding Councillor Bylsma
Bylsma asked a Niagara resident on social media if she noticed any changes in her period after getting the COVID-19 vaccine
Photo: Google MapsRegional Chair Jim Bradley condemns West Lincoln Mayor
- West Lincoln Mayor and Regional Councillor Dave Bylsma is under fire for asking a Niagara resident on social media if she noticed any changes in her period after getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
- Bylsma, who recently spoke at an anti-lockdown rally despite the provincial stay at home orders, is an opponent of masking bylaws and lockdowns.
- Bylsma’s question drew criticism from many Niagara politicians including Regional Chair Jim Bradley.
- Bradley issued a statement saying that he is “deeply concerned and troubled that Councillor Bylsma would engage in conversation with a resident about personal matters that are so clearly none of his concern.”
The LocalSKIM for Tuesday, May 18, 2021
- Dr. Mustafa Hirji believes that getting a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine may not be desirable as new research is showing that delaying the second dose may increase vaccine effectiveness. (St. Catharines Standard)
- PM Justin Trudeau is suggesting that 75% of Canadians will need to be vaccinated before the Canada-U.S. border can be reopened, ending any hope that the border will be reopened soon. (Thorold News)
- An increase of GTA traffic entering Niagara-on-the-Lake over the last few weekends despite provincial stay-at-home orders is concerning. (St. Catharines Standard)
- Over 10,000 people in Niagara booked their COVID-19 shot today as Ontario lowered the age eligibility to 18 years old and older. (610 CKTB)
Brock University president Gervan Fearon leaving position
Current Brock Provost Lynn Wells has been named Interim Brock President