Seven new Niagara Region COVID-19 cases over the weekend
Niagara Region Public Health confirmed 7 new Covid-19 cases over the weekend and zero new cases today.
Daniela Fortino
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
Seven $500 shopping sprees up for grabs in at Grimsby’s downtown merchants
Grimsby’s Downtown Improvement Association is working to boost the local economy by offering seven $500 shopping sprees to local shoppers. From Aug. 20 to Oct. 1, names will be drawn weekly and winners will receive a $500 gift certificate that can be used at a DIA member business of their choice. The certificate can be … Read more
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.
10 new Niagara Region COVID-19 cases over the weekend
Niagara Region Public Health confirmed 10 new Covid-19 cases over the weekend and five new cases as of today.
Lincoln receives $146K funding to help create town as a tourist destination
The Town of Lincoln has received $146,000 in federal funding to help the area’s tourism sector recover and re-build from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Niagara resident contracted COVID-19 during foreign vacation travel
Niagara Public Health confirmed that one of Wednesday’s eight new COVID-19 cases is linked to international travel.
Eight new COVID-19 cases in Niagara Region
Niagara Region Public Health confirmed eight new COVID-19 cases today, brings the total number of confirmed cases to 877.
Grimsby bank bandit sentenced to 4.5 years in jail
An Etobicoke man linked with a string of bank robberies, including one in Grimsby in 2019, has been sentenced to four-and-half years in jail.
New West Lincoln patio bylaw designed to help boost the local economy
A new West Lincoln bylaw allows restaurants to temporarily open patios regardless of zoning laws for the duration of the year.