COVID-19 cases rocket above 200 for the first time since July
The Ontario government reported 213 new COVID-19 cases today in the province. This is the first time case numbers have risen above 200 since July 21.
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$13K raised in a day for Pelham paramedic who lost his home to a fire
A GoFundMe fundraiser has been made to help Trevor Adams, a paramedic for Niagara EMS, and his family who lost their home to a fire in August. The fundraiser has raised $11295 so far to help them during this difficult time.
COVID-19 triggered massive decline of women in Ontario workforce, report says
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) has published a recovery recommendation plan called the She-Covery Project in an effort to stop the massive decline of women in the labour force. It says the number of female workers in Ontario is …
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1,500 Amazon jobs coming to Stoney Creek and Mount Hope
Amazon Canada is set to build a delivery centre in Stoney Creek and a warehouse in Mount Hope.
Three Beamsville business break-ins on the same weekend: Is there a connection?
Note: Breaking news…this story will be updated Three Beamsville business break-ins, at two restaurants and a pet store, kept Niagara police officers busy Monday. However, it’s unclear yet if there is a connection between the three crimes. Police are trying …
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What’s on in the Bench: Sept. 11 -13
Here is what’s on for the weekend of Sept. 11 to Sept. 13, 2020. Listed below are public events planned in Grimsby, Beamsville, Smithville, Jordan Station, Vineland and area.
Police investigating Beamsville pet store break-in
Police are investigating after a bandit broke into a Beamsville pet store early Monday morning. Niagara police say officers from 8 District detachment in Grimsby responded to a call at Paulmac’s Pets in Beamsville Town Centre, located in the strip …
Poll: Is there enough police presence in your West Niagara community?
Poll of the week: Do you support Grimsby town council’s decision to block the DeSantis condo project slated for an empty lot in downtown Grimsby
Five Niagara Region residents charged with DUI offenses in first week of September
The Niagara Regional Police Service has reported 12 names of people charged with an alleged criminal impaired driving offence after July 27.
Grimsby lottery ‘insider’ wins $20K lottery, but has to wait
Grimsby resident, and OLG employee, Dennis Martin is less than one month away from being able to claim a lottery win of $20,000 with INSTANT CASH CLUB.