What’s on in the Bench: Aug. 21 -23
Here is what’s on for the weekend of Aug. 21 to Aug. 23, 2020. Listed below are public events planned in Grimsby, Beamsville, Smithville, Jordan Station, Vineland and area.
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Lincoln seeks mural artist for Beamsville beautification project
The Beamsville Business Improvement Area is seeking a local artist or collective to help beautify two public alleyways in downtown Beamsville. The project, which is part of the Downtown Bench Beautification Project, is seeking applications from mural artists, who must be residents of Lincoln, by the end of this week. The search for talent was … Read more
First ride: New on-demand transit vans are an affordable, easy, and safe way to travel locally
Safe, affordable, and easy. That’s the experience you can expect when you take NRT OnDemand’s new ride-share service in West Niagara. Niagara Region Transit launched its new on-demand transit service and Niagara Info tested it to give residents the inside scoop. The service is called NRT OnDemand, works in a similar way as other popular ride apps, such as Uber … Read more
West Niagara beaches still safe after dog dies after Niagara-on-the-Lake swim
Water safety concerns spiked in Niagara Region this week after a vet attributed a dog’s death to toxic blue-green algae at a beach in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Nevertheless, the water is safe at West Niagara beaches, according to Jeremy Kelly, Public Health Team Lead Inspector for Niagara Region. The dog, a year-old border collie named Jack, died Tuesday … Read more
What’s on in the Bench: Aug. 14 -16
Here is what’s on for the weekend of Aug. 14 to Aug. 16, 2020. Listed below are public events planned in Grimsby, Beamsville, Smithville, Jordan Station, Vineland and area.
70 Grimsby gardens win 2020 Trillium Awards
The Grimsby Garden Club has awarded 70 area gardens with 2020 Trillium Awards, which recognize the most stunning gardens in Grimsby. This year, more than 200 gardens were nominated. Both residential and commercial properties were considered, and awards were given to homes and businesses with the most beautiful front gardens. Also, this year, the non-residential … Read more
What’s on in the Bench: Aug 7-Aug 9
Here is what’s on for the weekend of August 7 to August 9, 2020. Listed below are public events planned in Grimsby, Beamsville, Smithville, Jordan Station, Vineland and area.
As COVID-19 took out businesses, Nolaa Granolaa opened
Opening a new store is never easy, especially during a worldwide pandemic, but COVID-19 didn’t stop Melissa Woodworth from opening Nolaa Granolaa in Grimsby. At a time when as many as four businesses have shuttered on Grimsby’s main drag, Woodworth opened her ketogenic food store simply because an opportunity presented itself. She shares an industrial … Read more
Commercial rent assistance extended for August
The Canadian Government has extended its program to assist small businesses with rent for the month of August.
What’s on in the Bench on the August long weekend: July 31-Aug 3
Here is what’s on for the long weekend of July 31 to August 3, 2020. Listed below are public events planned in Grimsby, Beamsville, Smithville, Jordan Station, Vineland and area.