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Vaccination rates continue to increase in Midwestern Ontario

Ontario reported 81% of residents five and up are fully vaccinated as of Thursday.

Huron Perth Public Health reports 82.5% of residents over five have one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 77.6% have two doses. 21.4% have had a booster shot.

The Grey Bruce Health Unit said a full 80% of people over five in the region have one dose of a vaccine, while 75.7% have two doses.

Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health reported 87.3% of residents have at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and 81.8% are fully vaccinated. Mapleton Township has the lowest rate of vaccination at under 70%.

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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.