The LocalSKIM for Thursday, May 7
- Ghost Kitchens, which prepares food from multiple restaurant brands from one location, has opened its first standalone location in Niagara. Located on Hartzel Road, they provide takeout and delivery and are considered a virtual food court. (Niagara this Week)
- A study by Desjardins shows that St. Catharines-Niagara has experienced the largest drop in housing affordability. According to the report, the affordability in the St. Catharines-Niagara area has decreased by 14 percent during the first quarter of this year. (610 CKTB)
- Human remains have been discovered at Heartland Forest, a nature park in Niagara Falls. The main trails will be closed for the next few days as police investigate. (St. Catharines Standard)
The LocalSKIM for Wednesday, May 5
- A group of active and retired police officers from several forces, including three members of the Niagara Regional Police, have launched a charter challenge over Ontario’s pandemic orders, alleging that enforcing the rules requires officers to breach their oath to uphold the constitution. (CTV News)
- Police charged two individuals with common nuisance/endangering the lives or safety of the public following last Saturday’s lockdown protest in St. Catharines. Police also issued two summonses and have stated that additional charges are pending. (St. Catharines Standard)
- Niagara’s public health office has confirmed that the COVID-19 “double mutation” has been found in Niagara. The more contagious variant was first discovered in India last month, resulting in Canada banning all direct flights from India and Pakistan. (Thorold News)