Niagara residents reminded to watch for ticks

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COVID-19 update for Tuesday, May 18

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St. Catharines seek submissions for Annual Juried Art Exhibit

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The LocalSKIM for Monday, May 17, 2021

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  • While the Ontario Government has increased the number of people now eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine, limited supply of vaccine in Niagara will result in longer than usual wait times to get vaccinated. (Niagara this Week)
  • Despite some Niagara municipalities limiting beach access or charging for beach parking, Lincoln has not implemented a paid parking program or restricted access to Charles Daley Beach. (610 CKTB)
  • Niagara’s 12 mayors have asked the Ontario Government to communicate a ‘clearly defined re-opening plan,’ and to give local health authorities the jurisdiction to regulate restrictions on outdoor activities in Niagara based upon local data. (Thorold News)
Photo: Niagara IceDogs

OHL announce key dates for 2021-2022 season

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  • The Ontario Hockey League and the Niagara IceDogs have announced that opening night for the 2021-22 regular season is set for Thursday, October 7.
  • Players will report to training camps on Saturday, September 4.
  • The OHL will play a conventional 68-game regular season schedule which concludes on Sunday, April 3, 2022.
  • The playoffs will get underway on Thursday, April 7 and run through Monday, May 30 at the latest.
  • The OHL champion will advance to the 2022 Memorial Cup to be held June 2-12.
Photo: Jack Moreh - Freerange Stock

Niagara Health scheduling high-risk healthcare workers for second dose

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  • An estimated 13,000 individuals in Niagara will be impacted by the new provincial direction to shorten the second dose interval for high-risk healthcare workers.
  • High-risk healthcare workers include Niagara Health staff and physicians in frontline roles with COVID-19 patients, long-term care and high-risk retirement home staff and essential caregivers as well as paramedics, firefighters and police.
  • Certain community healthcare workers serving specialized populations may also qualify for the second dose.
  • Niagara Health stated that fully vaccinating their staff and physicians is a priority for them.
  • As community vaccination efforts continue, existing first dose appointments will not be negatively impacted.
Photo: Jack Moreh - Freerange Stock

New COVID-19 vaccination clinic dates available

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  • In anticipation of those 18 and older eligible to book a COVID-19 vaccination starting tomorrow, Tuesday, May 18, new clinic dates have now been added into the provincial booking system for June 1-5 at MacBain Community Centre in Niagara Falls.
  • Appointments are also still available at clinics in Pelham, West Lincoln, and Port Colborne in May.
  • Eligible residents can book an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccination either online through the provincial portal at Ontario.ca/bookvaccine or by calling the provincial booking system at 1-833-943-3900

COVID-19 update for Monday, May 17, 2021

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Niagara facing COVID-19 vaccine shortage

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411 people in Niagara have died of COVID-19

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