What’s on in the Bench: Sept. 18 -20
Here is what’s on for the weekend of Sept. 18 to Sept. 20, 2020. Listed below are public events planned in Grimsby, Beamsville, Smithville, Jordan Station, Vineland and area.
Beamsville / Lincoln
Niagara-hosted Canada Games postponed to 2022 due to pandemic
The Niagara Region-hosted Canada Games has been postponed by its organizers for one year to the summer of 2022 due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The Games were scheduled for Aug. 6-21 next summer across the Niagara Region with events held at various communities including St. Catharines, Welland, Pelham (Fonthill), Port Colbourne, Thorold, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Fort … Read more
Ontario investing $175 million in 129 hospitals; two Niagara locations to receive funding
The Ontario government is investing $175 million to 129 hospitals across Ontario, with $50 million going to COVID-19 related projects. Two Niagara hospitals/health care centres will receive part of this funding through the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund.
West Lincoln’s Bylsma says he will vote against extending Niagara region mandatory mask bylaw
Niagara Regional council will decide Thursday if its region-wide mandatory mask bylaw will be extended.
COVID-19 cases at 251 today in Ontario, dropping from yesterday’s spike
The Ontario government reported 313 new COVID-19 cases today and over 400 new cases on the weekend. This is the first time case numbers this high have been reported since early June.
McMaster employee tests positive for COVID-19
An employee of McMaster University has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was last on campus on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Areas where the employee was while on campus have been thoroughly cleaned.
Consolidated school approved for Wainfleet
The province has given the two Niagara school boards approval for a new joint elementary school in Wainfleet.
Cancel Halloween due to COVID-19? It’s scary but possible
Should Halloween be cancelled? That the question the Ontario government is wrestling with as the Fall season gets under way and spooky season decorations appear in local stores.
COVID-19 cases jump above 300 in Ontario; 7 new cases in Niagara
The Ontario government reported 313 new COVID-19 cases today and over 400 new cases on the weekend. This is the first time case numbers this high have been reported since early June.