Nine new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Niagara Region
A mini surge in COVID-19 infections in the Niagara Region is logged as 9 cases are reported in a single day Tuesday.
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Return to school in September will be voluntary
With Niagara Region entering Stage 3 of the reopening, parents are looking ahead to September. The province has said that the return to school in the fall of 2020-21 will be voluntary and based on parent choice. “For parents who choose not to send their child back to school, school boards should be prepared to … Read more
Niagara Region can enter Stage 3 on Friday, announces Premier Ford
The Niagara Region – including the communities of Grimsby, Lincoln and West Lincoln – will enter Stage 3 of the Ontario governments reopening plan, said Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Monday. Ford made the official announcement at Queen’s Park at 1 p.m. today (Monday, July 20), with Health Minister Christine Elliott and Finance Minister Rod … Read more
Cherry barbecue sauce recipe for Bench cherry pickers
Cherry picking is a popular attraction for area residents. But if you live in The Bench you might have too many cherries in your fridge right now. Try this easy-to-make cherry barbecue sauce recipe.
Adjusted Grimsby patio rules expected Monday to help struggling businesses
Restaurants in downtown Grimsby will get a reprieve from unworkable patio rules Monday, provided the town council passes a new motion designed to ease restrictions. Grimsby Mayor Jeff Jordan told Niagara Info Friday afternoon that on Monday, a new motion will be put in front of the Town council to give restaurant owners new more … Read more
Big Spend initiative launched to help small local businesses
A project called The Big Spend wants you to help revive the local and greater Canadian economy with the power of your pocketbook.
Overcrowded Casablanca Beach parking lot expanded
The town of Grimsby has expanded the Casablanca Beach parking lot on North Service Road to accommodate more visitors and cars for the summer season. Plans began when Ward 2 Councillor Dave Kadwell expressed concern for the number of cars in the lot at the beach. Casablanca Beach is a popular waterfront recreation area in … Read more
What’s on in The Bench: July 17-19
What’s on for the weekend of July 17-19 2020. Things to do in Beamsville, Grimsby, Smithville and Area.
Niagara Health reporting no COVID-19 patients
Niagara Health is reporting that there are no patients in its Niagara Region hospitals being treated for COVID-19. That’s a first since March 12, when the regional health system admitted its first COVID-19 patient into its system. In a Twitter post late Wednesday (July 15), Lynn Guerriero, President of the Niagara Health System, announced: “We … Read more
Best summer patios in Beamsville, Grimsby, Smithville and area
Looking for fantastic food, wine, local brews on a picturesque and/or lively, but social distanced, patio? We have the top picks for The Bench communities of Beamsville, Vineland, Jordan Station and Grimsby.