What’s on in the Bench: Sept. 4 -7
Here is what’s on for the weekend of Sept. 4 to Sept. 7, 2020. Listed below are public events planned in Grimsby, Beamsville, Smithville, Jordan Station, Vineland and area.
Grimsby
Class sizes to be reduced at DSBN schools for new school year
District School Board of Niagara approved a motion to allocate a portion of the surplus funding for the 2020/2021 year to lowering class sizes by hiring more teachers.
Police investigating armed robbery at Thorold drive-in
Niagara police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at Thorold’s Canview Drive-in Sunday
Seven people charged with Niagara drunk driving offenses in late August
Here is the latest update to the Niagara drunk driving list, issued by the Niagara Regional Police Service.
Two new Niagara Region COVID-19 cases over the weekend
Niagara Region Public Health confirmed two new Covid-19 cases over the weekend and one new case today.
Dunnville man wins $1M on instant scratch card
A 34-year old Dunville painter was both happy and shocked after winning the Instant $1 million Royale lottery.
Grimsby man arrested outside his home; Gun and drugs seized
A Grimsby man with ties to the Hamilton area was arrested on drug charges Thursday by Hamilton police.
Ontario government investing an additional $381 million in funds for back-to-school
Ontario government have invested an additional $381 million in funds for back-to-school.
Grimsby town council shuts the door on Desantis condo project, a 5/4 split
Grimsby Town Council will not allow a DeSantis condo building project, slotted to be built in the empty lot at the east end of Main Street. The four-storey 87 unit building was proposed by developer DeSantis. It was designed to …
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Police warn Ontario businesses about new explosive device email hoax
Ontario Provincial Police received several reports earlier this week of threatening emails involving an explosive device sent to businesses across Ontario.