Lincoln’s AgriTech hackathon is going virtual
The AgriTech Hackathon, which encourages the development of high-tech solutions to farm and eco-tourism problems, is going virtual this year.
Daniela Fortino
$9-million CEAP fund available to catch up on energy bills
The government of Ontario has committed nine million dollars towards a payment assistance plan intended to aid Ontario residents that may be struggling to pay energy bills during the pandemic. The COVID-19 Energy Assistance Plan (CEAP) is offered through electricity distributors, gas distributors, and unit sub-meter providers. West Niagara utilities like Grimsby Power, NPEI, Enbridge … Read more
Blood donation centres reopening in Grimsby, Lincoln and West Lincoln with immediate need for donors
Canadian Blood Services has an immediate need for donated blood as COVID-19 cases drop and the region gets back to business. “There is an immediate need for blood as demand is rising fast as hospitals resume procedures that were put on hold due to COVID-19,” said Tammy Maroudas, Territory Manager Donor Relations, Canadian Blood Services. … Read more
Niagara Peninsula Energy warns of new scams
Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc. is the focus of a new scam in the Niagara region. The company has been notified that customers have received threatening phone calls from individuals claiming to represent the power company. In the phone calls, the caller threatens to shut off power to customer homes if they do not make a … Read more
Nine new COVID-19 cases in the Niagara Region
Niagara Region Public Health reported nine new COVID-19 cases over the weekend – seven on Saturday and two on Sunday. Of the nine cases, five cases are linked to previous ones and the other four are under investigation. This brings the total number of cases in the Niagara Region to 828 and the total number … Read more
Open-air burning suspension lifted in Lincoln, West Lincoln and Grimsby
The open-air burning suspension put in place in early July has been lifted in the towns of Lincoln, West Lincoln and Grimsby.
Playgrounds and more public facilities re-opening for Stage 3
As Niagara Region communities enter Stage 3 of the COVID-19 reopening, towns have begun to reopen services and facilities to the public. Playgrounds are on the list. West Lincoln and Grimsby will be opening playgrounds today, July 24, 2020. Lincoln will open its playgrounds on Monday July 27. Town officials are reminding residents that playground … Read more
Lincoln moves town hall proceedings online
The Town of Lincoln have moved city meetings to virtually hosted meetings and adapted how residents can interact with town council.
Live-work housing development completed in Beamsville
Centerville, a live-work townhome development, has been completed in Beamsville. It’s part of the Lincoln Square project initiated in 2012.
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