On-demand transit for West Niagara set to roll today
Niagara Region Transit launched a new on-demand transit service in West Niagara communities today.
Beamsville / Lincoln
New provincial regulations help gyms and recreational facilities reopen
The Ontario government has set new capacity limits at fitness and recreational facilities. These businesses, as of Aug. 15, can now allow up to 50 patrons in each indoor sport or fitness room as long as it can accommodate physical distancing measures. The new rules are designed to make it easier for these gyms, fitness … Read more
West Niagara beaches still safe after dog dies after Niagara-on-the-Lake swim
Water safety concerns spiked in Niagara Region this week after a vet attributed a dog’s death to toxic blue-green algae at a beach in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Nevertheless, the water is safe at West Niagara beaches, according to Jeremy Kelly, Public Health Team Lead Inspector for Niagara Region. The dog, a year-old border collie named Jack, died Tuesday … Read more
Illegal dumping fine to double with arrival of new garbage collection rules
Niagara Region is switching its garbage collection schedule from weekly to every other week in an effort to reduce landfill use.
Large police presence in Lincoln connected to marijuana grow operation
There is a large police presence around a marijuana facility in the Jordan Station community in Lincoln.
Updated: West Niagara towns reopen additional community facilities
As the Niagara Region heads into Week 2 of the province’s Stage 3 reopening plan, West Niagara communities are starting to reopen public facilities.
Mobile dental service launches in West Niagara communities after COVID-19 stutter start
Marisa Mannarino wasn’t expecting to launch her mobile dental service business in a pandemic, but sometimes as an entrepreneur you don’t get to choose your circumstances.
Ontario to provide $2M in emergency funding to West Niagara municipalities for help with operational costs
Niagara West communities will receive more than $2 million in emergency funding to address municipal operating pressures related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
95 new COVID-19 cases in Ontario, but overall trend is down this last week
Ontario added 95 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday to the province’s overall tally.
What’s on in the Bench: Aug. 14 -16
Here is what’s on for the weekend of Aug. 14 to Aug. 16, 2020. Listed below are public events planned in Grimsby, Beamsville, Smithville, Jordan Station, Vineland and area.