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.
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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.
Five new COVID-19 cases in Niagara, as masks become mandatory
Niagara Region Public Health reported Friday five new cases of COVID-19. That’s on the same day a mandatory temporary mask bylaw is enacted in communities in the region. The bylaw came into force at 12:01 am today (Friday, July 31) …
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Back to school plan in Niagara emerges, with masks and co-horts for high schoolers
The Ontario government’s back to school plan has younger students returning to traditional classroom sizes with enhanced health and safety rules, while Niagara high school students will attend classes with only 15 students under what’s being called an “adaptive model”.
$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 …
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Many Beamsville Bench winery events still on for summer and fall 2020
Beamsville Bench winery events are usually a staple of summertime fun for locals and visitors to West Niagara. This year things are somewhat different.
Grimsby convenience store owner charged with fraud
The owner of a Grimsby convenience store has been charged with fraud by the Niagara Regional Police. Store owner Hikmat Reda, 54, who manages and operates Milk N Things, a convenience store at 74 Main St West in Grimsby, was …
West Nile Virus detected in mosquitoes in St. Catharines
Mosquitoes in St. Catharines have tested positive for West Nile Virus, reports Niagara Region Public Health. The health unit said the West Nile virus was detected in mosquitoes for the first time in 2020. However, there are currently no human …
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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 …
Niagara Police names 7 people charged with DUI offenses in last 2 weeks of July
The Niagara Regional Police Service has reported 7 names of people charged with an alleged criminal impaired driving offense in the Niagara Region for the period July 20 to July 26, 2020.