What’s on in the Bench: Oct. 2-4
Here is what’s on for the weekend of Oct.2 to Oct.4, 2020. Listed below are public events planned in Grimsby, Beamsville, Smithville, Jordan Station, Vineland and area.
Grimsby
Forecast suggests Ontario could see 1,000 daily infections as COVID-19 second wave arrives
Ontario is now in its second wave of COVID-19, health officials say and new forecasting suggests that the province may see 1,000 new cases per day in the first half of October.
Grimsby Fire to install 240 carbon monoxide and fire detectors donated by Enbridge Gas
The Grimsby Fire Department has received 240 combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to install in the community from an Enbridge Gas sponsored program called Project Zero.
Ontario reports 625 new cases today; Niagara Region reports nine
Ontario is reporting 625 new COVID-19 cases today, an increase from yesterday’s 554 cases, but trending down below the 700 new cases reported on Monday.
Ontario investing over half a billion dollars to protect long-term care homes
The Ontario government is investing $540 million to protect long-term care homes. This will help long-term care homes makes necessary changes to improve the support and safety of vulnerable populations.
Suspect wanted in St. Catharines hit-and-run has been arrested
A car driven by a Welland man, sought by Niagara police, was recovered today. However, a manhunt still underway for the driver. He is wanted after two pedestrians were struck by a different car, that was crashed into a tree and abandoned, yesterday in St Catharines.
Small businesses and charities eligible to receive up to $850 towards their energy bills
Small businesses and charities can receive up to $850 in support of their energy bill through an Ontario government assistance program.
Century-old artifacts unearthed in Grimsby at condo site
Anyone passing by Nelles and Main St. E in Grimsby might think they are seeing a massive excavation that is more than just landscaping, and they’d be right. A historical dig is currently underway.
New COVID-19 infection at Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School
An individual at Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School in St. Catharines has tested positive for COVID-19.
