88 new COVID-19 cases in Ontario today
Ontario Public Health confirmed 88 new cases of COVID-19 today and two deaths.
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What’s on in the Bench: Aug. 28 -30
Here is what’s on for the weekend of Aug. 28 to Aug. 30, 2020. Listed below are public events planned in Grimsby, Beamsville, Smithville, Jordan Station, Vineland and area.
Grimsby water main upgrade along South Service Rd. to continue into the Fall
A Niagara Region road project to upgrade the water main in Grimsby along Regional Rd. 40 won’t be done by the end of August as originally planned. Work will continue into the Fall.
Seven tickets issued in under an hour at problematic Vineland intersection
If you like to roll through stop signs in Vineland, then beware, the police are watching. The Grimsby detachment of the Niagara Regional Police has been monitoring the intersection at Menno St. and Twenty Third St. in Vineland community, in the town of Lincoln, after complaints to police from local residents were made about drivers … Read more
Zero new Niagara COVID-19 cases reported
There were no new COVID-19 cases reported in Niagara Region communities today.
Wainfleet and Pelham residents among 16 people charged with DUI offenses in August
The Niagara Regional Police Service has reported 12 names of people charged with an alleged criminal impaired driving offence after July 27.
Etobicoke man charged in sexual assault of Grimsby teen; Police say there may be more victims
Police are urging potential victims to come forward with information in a sexual assault investigation involving a 31-year-old Etobicoke man.
Blood donor clinics reopen in West Niagara
After shutting down because of COVID-19 restrictions, blood donor clinics have resumed in West Niagara communities. There is still an urgent need for donations following the drop in donor numbers during the COVID-19 shutdown. Demand for blood is rising at hospitals as they resume procedures that were put on hold due to the pandemic. Clinics … Read more
West Niagara Fair board is grateful for new Ontario government fair funding rules
The Ontario government is offering financial support to all agricultural societies impacted by the cancellation of fairs, exhibitions, and activities due to COVID-19.
Heat warning in effect for Niagara communities along Lake Ontario
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Grimsby, St. Catharines, and the Northern Niagara Region.