Scams. Aug. 21, 2019. (Photo courtesy of WPS)Scams. Aug. 21, 2019. (Photo courtesy of WPS)
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Bruce County resident loses thousands to CRA scam

South Bruce OPP are investigating after a resident in the Municipality of Kincardine fell victim to a scam.

Police were told yesterday that the victim got a phone call allegedly from "Revenue Canada" regarding an overdue amount owing and payment by Bitcoin was demanded.

The scam was successful as $4,000 was sent to the con artist.

Tech-savvy scammers use technology to create very convincing schemes to trick you into sending them money, so people need to verify any unsolicited contact.

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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.