- This Sunday could be one of the last times Ontario seasonally adjusts clocks by one hour
This Sunday could be one of the last times Ontario switches it clocks back an hour, switching from daylight savings time to standard time. - West Niagara communities to share in $1.7M from $500M fund for municipalities
The Ontario government is providing $500 million to provide support and stability to municipalities across the province including Grimsby, Lincoln, West Lincoln, Pelham, and Wainfleet. - Ontario reports 896 new cases; Niagara Region reports 25, two new deaths
Ontario is reporting 896 new COVID-19 cases today, eight new deaths. Niagara Region reported 25 new cases today, the highest number of daily cases reported since June. - New searchable Ontario product directory helps consumers find local products
The Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), with support of the Ontario government is launching a new Ontario Made searchable directory, making it easier for shoppers to find local products and support local business and manufacturers. - West Lincoln Memorial Hospital submits the second stage of plans for approval
The West Lincoln Memorial Hospital rebuild team has submitted Stage Two plans to the Ministry of Health for review and approval, as part of Ontario’s five-stage process for building a hospital. - Lincoln man among eight people on Niagara police’s DUI offence list
A 50-year-old Lincoln man is among eight people charged with an alleged criminal impaired driving offence in the Niagara Region for the period Oct. 19-25. - Daily case numbers in Ontario up by 100 since yesterday, hospitalized cases up by 10; Niagara Region reports 14 new cases
Ontario is reporting 934 new COVID-19 cases today, 100 more than yesterday’s report of 834 cases. - New COVID-19 infection at Port Colborne catholic school
A Port Colborne catholic school is the latest school to report a COVID-19 infection. - What’s on in the Bench: Oct. 30-Nov.1
Here is what’s on for the weekend of Oct. 30-Nov.1. Listed below are public events planned in Grimsby, Beamsville, Smithville, Jordan Station, Vineland and area. Happy Halloween from Bench News Are you ready for Halloween? All you need to know about safety protocols and alternative activities is in this article: Halloween 2020 less spooky with … - ‘Stellar’ grape crop in Niagara this year will produce highly prized wine
While 2020 may have caused misery on many fronts this year, wine lovers will be pleased to know the grape crop in Niagara is about to produce one of the best years for wine in recent history. “It’s a stellar crop, meaning the quality is through the roof,” said Debbie Zimmerman, President of the Ontario …Read More‘Stellar’ grape crop in Niagara this year will produce highly prized wine
- Ontario providing $1B to support infrastructure projects across the province
The Ontario government is spending $1.05 billion to support projects in long-term care, education, and municipalities which Premier Doug Ford called a critical component to long-term economic recovery. - Lincoln embraces civic engagement, celebrates 50 notable citizens with its wall of faces
Lincoln’s town council has recognized 50 citizens who have made notable contributions to the community, with a mural of portraits prominently displayed on a wall along the walking track at the Fleming Centre. - Fall curbside branch collection starts Monday
Fall branch collection for Niagara Region starts on Monday, Nov. 2 and continues through to Nov. 27. - Canada surpasses 10K COVID-19 deaths as Ontario reports 834 new cases; One new death in Niagara
As Canada reports its 10,001st COVID-19 death today, Ontario is reporting 834 new COVID-19 cases today. Niagara Region reports 12 new cases today, and the first new death since Oct. 19. - Pet Adoption of the Week Round-Up
Pet Adoption of the Week Round-Up - Halloween 2020 less spooky with safety protocols and trick-or-treating alternatives
With Niagara currently in Stage 3, trick-or-treating is permitted this Saturday evening, but with restrictions. So if COVID-19 has spooked your family from its traditional door-knocking costumed adventures, here are some guidelines and alternative activities. - Ontario reports 827 new cases, with 300 in hospital, a first since June
Ontario reports 827 new COVID-19 cases today, a slight decrease from yesterday’s report of 851 cases. Hospitalized cases were reported above 300 for the first time since June. Niagara Region reports seven, a slight increase from yesterday’s report of four. - Virtual trick or treating offers safer Halloween fun
It’s not just ghosts and ghouls that make Halloween so terrifying in 2020. The second wave of COVID-19 is making trick or treating scary too. Luckily, one local business is offering virtual candy to kids this year. - Ford government to release 2020 provincial budget Nov. 5
The Ontario government announced today that it will be releasing the 2020 Provincial Budget on Thursday, Nov. 5. The budget will focus on health care, supporting Ontarians during the pandemic, and economic recovery. - MPP Oosterhoff apologizes after criticism over maskless event pictures on Facebook
Niagara West MPP Sam Oosterhoff issued an apology today after he posted pictures of an indoor gathering Sunday with maskless people in close proximity indoors.
