The LocalSKIM for Thursday, September 16

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  • Canada’s chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam said Canada could soon face the worst COVID-19 infection rates since the pandemic began. (610 CKTB)
  • Many Port Colborne businesses have closed their washrooms to the public, leading to a washroom shortage when events are hosted in downtown Port Colborne. (Niagara this Week)
  • Niagara’s vaccination rate continues to slowly increase as 74.2% of residents have had one dose of the vaccine and 68.1% are fully vaccinated. (St. Catharines Standard)

COVID-19 update for Thursday, September 16

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The LocalSKIM for Wednesday, September 15

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  • The consumer price index in August rose 4.1% compared with a year ago which is the largest year-over-year inflation increase since March 2003. (CP24)
  • United Way Niagara held a virtual kickoff event today marking the start of its 2021 campaign. This year’s campaign goal is to help 120,000 people in Niagara improve their lives. As government benefits run out, more and more people will be pushed into poverty. (610 CKTB)
  • Just days after the start of the school year, Niagara schools have had more COVID-19 cases than last year at this point with 14 students or staff having tested positive for COVID-19 and many more isolating at home after possible exposure. (St. Catharines Standard)
  • NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh was in Welland this afternoon and spoke about a number of issues, including affordable housing, health-care investments and delivering justice for Indigenous people. (St. Catharines Standard)

Magazine selects Niagara as Canada’s top 20 best locations

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  • Niagara is getting noticed as a prime location for companies across the world to start and grow their businesses.
  • In the September 2021 issue of Site Selection Magazine, a publication serving business leaders looking to expand their operations, Niagara was included as one of Canada’s Top 20 Best Locations.  
  • The magazine noted several of Niagara’s unique features that make it a standout location for business expansion.

Heavy traffic reported on QEW due to fire cleanup

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Video: Dr. Mustafa Hirji gives update on COVID-19

Topics include case trends, reducing the spread, vaccine progress & getting vaccinated
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COVID-19 update for Wednesday, September 15

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The LocalSKIM for Tuesday, September 14

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  • Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine certificate system takes effect on Wednesday next week and will require individuals to provide proof of full vaccination and a piece of ID to enter restaurants, theatres, gyms and other businesses. Both businesses and customers can be fined for non-compliance. (National Post)
  • Last night, St. Catharines city council voted unanimously to reinstate development charges as the city was the only municipality in the Greater Golden Horseshoe that did not collect development fees. (610 CKTB)
  • Dr. Mustafa Hirji said Niagara has done well so far during the fourth wave of COVID-19 but things could get worse if people let their guard down too soon. Hirji said states such as Texas and Florida have low vaccination rates and have resisted following COVID-19 restrictions, which has resulted in hospital IC units being stretched beyond capacity. (St. Catharines Standard)

Video: Niagara Falls update with Mayor Jim Diodati

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COVID-19 update for Tuesday September 14

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