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A handful of new COVID-19 cases added in Midwestern Ontario Thursday

The Grey Bruce Health Unit added three new cases Thursday, all in Owen Sound. There are 45 active cases. Four residents are hospitalized due to COVID -19. The outbreak at Saugeen First Nation was declared over Thursday.

Huron Perth Public health added two new cases Thursday, both in North Perth. There are 15 active cases, but no hospitalizations due to COVID-19.

Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health reported two residents are hospitalized due to COVID-29 related critical illness. There were two new cases in that jurisdiction, but none were in Wellington County. There are six active cases in Wellington.

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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.