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Public Health officials report new COVID-19 cases in Midwestern Ontario Friday

The Grey Bruce Health Unit added four new cases of COVID-19 to the confirmed list Friday. Two in Owen Sound, one in South Bruce and one in Blue mountains.  There are 75 active cases, and 32 active variants. Two residents remain in hospital due to the virus.

Huron Perth Public Health added three new cases of COVID-19 Friday, two in Goderich and one in Howick . There are 31 active cases and 20 variants of concern. One person remains in hospital.

Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health added 51 new cases , and reported 477 active cases.  There were 15 new cases in Wellington, where 103 cases are active.  There are five active cases in Minto, two in Mapleton and 14 in Wellington North.

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Scoreboard, August 1

The Jays opened their home series against the Cardinals with a win off another Dylan Cease gem.

Grand Bend Beach June 25, 2020 Image courtesy of Grand Bend Pier Beach Cam.

Youth volunteers practice coastal conservation

Nine young volunteers aged 11 to 17 spent three days exploring and protecting the Lake Huron coastline during the Coastal Conservation Youth Corps' inaugural program in Grand Bend from July 21 to 23.