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Just a handful of new COVID-19 cases Tuesday in Midwestern Ontario

Five new cases of COVID-19 were reported in past 24 hours in Grey Bruce. The Grey Bruce Health Unit reports 156 active cases. Ten people are in hospital with the virus and there have been 15 fatalities amongst residents.

Huron Perth Public Health reported no new cases  Tuesday. There are twelve active cases. One person is hospitalized. The pandemic has lead to the deaths of 57 residents.

Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health also reported no new cases Tuesday. In Wellington County there are 14 active cases. Across Wellington Dufferin Guelph, three people are in hospital.

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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.