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St. Catharines Museum presents photo-history of the Welland Canals

May 5, 2021/ Regional News by localskim_f5g5z4

LOCK VIEWS
With four different canal projects and nearly 100 different locks, Lock Views presents a small, yet visually interesting, photo-history of the Welland Canals, its locks, and the community of St. Catharines. https://t.co/f5F2eBzwzc #activestc #ourhomestc #stcmuseum pic.twitter.com/ckFb4EkPEP
— St.Catharines Museum (@StCMuseum) May 5, 2021

Photo: Pixabay/Bilderjet

St. Catharines asking for feedback on Climate Adaptation Plan

May 5, 2021/ Uncategorized by localskim_f5g5z4

The City of St. Catharines is hosting an online open house from April 30 to May 14, allowing residents the opportunity to review a new Climate Adaptation Plan (CAP), ask questions and provide feedback.
By 2050, it is expected that St. Catharines will experience hotter summers; warmer and wetter winters; longer and wetter springs; and shorter falls.
As well, increased extreme weather events will take place including flooding, heat waves and intense winter storms.
In response, 28 action items have been developed, ranging from increasing the urban tree canopy to shoreline protection.
For more information or to provide feedback please visit engageSTC.ca/ClimateAdaptation.

The LocalSKIM for Tuesday, May 4

May 4, 2021/ Regional News by localskim_f5g5z4

Niagara Region Doctor Mustafa Hirji believes that the lockdown will be extended beyond May 20. However, it is likely that 75% of Niagara adults will be vaccinated with at least one shot by mid-June, allowing for a re-opening. (St. Catharines Standard)
Port Colborne is implementing paid parking for non-Port Colborne residents at Centennial Park-Cedar Bay Beach and Nickel Beach. As well, Centennial Park-Cedar Bay Beach will only be open to residents of Niagara this summer. (610 CKTB)
Some COVID-19 restrictions are being eased at Ontario nursing homes with communal dining, some social events and hugs all being allowed with precautions. (Toronto Star)

Media briefing on COVID-19 pandemic by Dr. Mustafa Hirji

Variants of concern, case and hospitalization trends and vaccination progress are discussed

May 4, 2021/ Regional News by localskim_f5g5z4

COVID-19 update for Tuesday, May 5

May 4, 2021/ Regional News by localskim_f5g5z4

There is a sharp reduction in active cases today. We discovered an error in the coding used to calculate our active case numbers. This caused our daily reported active cases to be too high over the last several days. The coding error has been corrected. https://t.co/QU6dctlaEs pic.twitter.com/jSqq7Dv0bu
— Niagara Region Public Health (@NRPublicHealth) May 4, 2021

Free transit fare offered to and from vaccination appointments

May 4, 2021/ Regional News by localskim_f5g5z4

#Niagara transit operators are providing free transit fare to residents to and from their COVID-19 vaccination appointments. Show the driver a vaccination appointment confirmation (e-mail or other format) to board and proof of vaccination to return. https://t.co/fgzOpiP4RS pic.twitter.com/924MVnKiV9
— Niagara Region Public Health (@NRPublicHealth) May 4, 2021

Thursday Farmers Market returns this week

May 4, 2021/ Local News by localskim_f5g5z4

Thursday Farmers Market returns this week! 8am-2pm featuring local farmers, local fresh foods and fixings to compliment. visit https://t.co/P1hhwEYGwj for a list of vendors. Don't forget that the City has extended 3hrs free parking until later this month. #farmfreshSTC pic.twitter.com/Oi4JZboStn
— St. Catharines CRCS (@StCRecServices) May 4, 2021

Photo: Jill Wellington - Freerange Stock

St. Catharines Public Library eliminates overdue fines for children, teens and seniors.

May 4, 2021/ Local News by localskim_f5g5z4

Effective May 4th, items borrowed at the St. Catharines Public Library on child, teen and senior memberships will not have overdue fines charged. Lost and damaged fees will continue to apply.
The St. Catharines Public Library is committed to reducing barriers and supporting equitable access to literacy in our community.
Many libraries in North America have eliminated overdue fines, and have seen both significant increases in returned books and moderate decreases in late returns.
Children, teens and senior members with existing fines can call 905-688-6103 ext. 210 or email info@myscpl.ca and have those fines cleared.

The LocalSKIM for Monday, May 3

May 3, 2021/ Regional News by localskim_f5g5z4

Niagara Region doctor Mustafa Hirji believes that outdoor parks are pretty safe for children to play at provided that precautions, such as physical distancing and sanitizing hands, are practiced. (610 CKTB)
A COVID-19 vaccine shortage is reducing the number of people who are getting vaccinated at both public health clinics and pharmacies. Dr. Hirji expects the vaccination shortage will continue to lead to reduced vaccinations this week. (St. Catharines Standard)
The NACI statement that its preferential recommendation towards Pfizer and Moderna doses over the AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson shots is causing some controversy. The committee is also examining the idea of mixing and matching shots. (CTV News)

Photo: Unsplash/Jeremy Ricketts

Applications open for resident beach parking passes

May 3, 2021/ Uncategorized by localskim_f5g5z4

Last summer Lakeside Park Beach and Sunset Beach saw a dramatic influx of visitors prompting the development of a beach strategy.
The new strategy will provide enhanced maintenance and custodial efforts at beach amenities.
Additionally, parking enforcement will be stepped up alongside the introduction of $3-per-hour paid parking at beach lots with a three-hour time limit.
However, St. Catharines residents can apply for their 2021 Resident Beach Parking Pass, providing for free parking at City beach lots with no time limit.
Residents can apply via an online form at stcatharines.ca/Beaches.