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COVID-19 cases climb in Midwestern Ontario Tuesday

The Grey Bruce Health Unit confirmed another 25 cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, in Chatsworth, Kincardine, Meaford, Saugeen Shores, South Bruce, South Bruce Peninsula, Arran-Elderslie, Grey Highlands, and Owen Sound. There are 192 active cases, and 1,363 high risk contacts. Four residents are hospitalized with the virus.

Huron Perth Public Health added twelve new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, in Stratford, St. Marys, Perth East, Huron East, Goderich and Central Huron. There are 88 active cases, and four residents are hospitalized with the virus.

Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health reported seven residents are in hospital with COVID-19, and two are in the ICU. 30 new cases were added Tuesday, including 17 in Wellington County. There are 152 active cases in Wellington County, including 28 in Minto, 24 in Wellington North, and five in Mapleton.

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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.