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At home COVID-19 vaccination not available in Niagara

May 17, 2021/ Regional News by localskim_f5g5z4

A family in St. Catharines is upset their sick and elderly mother hasn’t been vaccinated. She’s too ill to leave her home, but at-home shots for people like her aren’t yet underway in Niagara. @MattIngramNEWS has the story.

VIEW STORY: https://t.co/Ha8suLg52S pic.twitter.com/VkTTGs2w8Q
— CHCH News (@CHCHNews) May 18, 2021

St. Catharines tree giveaway and rain barrel sale on now

May 17, 2021/ Local News by localskim_f5g5z4

Our Tree Giveaway and Rain Barrel sale is now live (until we run out of stock), so be quick!
? https://t.co/VOoIqiVPeo pic.twitter.com/7fcLwG7eJi
— St. Catharines (@St_Catharines) May 17, 2021

4.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to arrive in Canada this week

May 17, 2021/ National News by localskim_f5g5z4

?4.5M VACCINES?

This wk ?? will receive the most doses per wk to date which means:
??25M by week's end

?? already:
??Has 50%+ adults w/ at least 1 dose
??Is top 3 in G20 for doses administered

We’ll ensure Cdns have access to as many doses as possible, as soon as possible. pic.twitter.com/j1LdsuNYe2
— Anita Anand (@AnitaOakville) May 16, 2021

St. Catharines regulating short term rentals

Owners of short term rentals like Airbnb could face penalties for noise and parking violations

May 17, 2021/ Local News by localskim_f5g5z4

Starting first thing in 2022 we are introducing changes to regulating short-term rentals with:
?Licensing
?Zoning permitting only secondary use out of operator residences
⚖️Penalties for noise, parking and other by-law infractions

All the details at https://t.co/0kNuyWmN7G pic.twitter.com/GdJ9QLimO0
— St. Catharines (@St_Catharines) May 14, 2021

Lakeside Park parking lot to open earlier

May 17, 2021/ Local News by localskim_f5g5z4

Construction update: due to positive trends in the weather and an absence of other delays the resurfacing of the Lakeside Park Parking Lot will be completed ahead of schedule. The lot will reopen after 4 p.m. on May 14, 2021. pic.twitter.com/xCrbPPCzhf
— St. Catharines (@St_Catharines) May 14, 2021

St. Catharines continuing to invest in shoreline protection

May 17, 2021/ Local News by localskim_f5g5z4

As we adapt to a changing climate the City is continuing to invest in shoreline protection, this year focusing on a stretch of the lake front by Shore Blvd.

We're also investing in fish habitats for the 12 Mile Creek watershed to offset impactshttps://t.co/77htGfkdSE pic.twitter.com/JsDOK1CMrk
— St. Catharines (@St_Catharines) May 16, 2021

COVID-19 vaccination opens up to individuals 18 years and older

May 17, 2021/ Regional News by localskim_f5g5z4

Get ready to log in tomorrow morning, book that appointment and join the #FirstDoseClub! #vaccinateniagara #stickittocovid @St_Catharines https://t.co/BPFzhLeBzR
— Walter Sendzik (@WSendzik) May 17, 2021

St. Catharines Public Library meeting Thursday

May 17, 2021/ Local News by localskim_f5g5z4

The St. Catharines Public Library Board will be meeting online via Microsoft Teams.

Members of the public are invited to attend by clicking on the following link: https://t.co/FNBuXpxdWF

Find the Agenda & past Library Board Minutes here: https://t.co/cdP0MX8Tci pic.twitter.com/KXSMEuPeCn
— StCatharinesLibrary (@stcathlibrary) May 17, 2021

The LocalSKIM for Sunday, May 10

May 10, 2021/ Regional News by localskim_f5g5z4

Niagara Regional Police have arrested and laid three criminal charges against Sandor Ligetfalvy of Niagara Falls after he made a speech from the steps of city hall in St. Catharines. Ligetfalvy was one of the main figures in the recent lockdown protests which have occurred throughout the region. (St. Catharines Standard)
A motor vehicle collision in St. Catharines lead police to discover a loaded firearm that was hidden in close proximity to the collision scene. The firearm was found by a local resident. (Niagara Regional Police)
29 per cent of nurses in Ontario are considering leaving the profession as the pandemic is causing burnout among nurses. (Niagara this Week)

What happens after you have been vaccinated?

May 10, 2021/ Regional News by localskim_f5g5z4

You've been vaccinated! Now what? Until vaccines are widely available, keep practicing protective measures such as washing your hands, physical distancing, wearing a mask and following local public health guidance. Learn more here: https://t.co/d9VIcHIsZ7 pic.twitter.com/Dt8TlUT7iu
— Public Health ON (@PublicHealthON) May 7, 2021