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COVID-19 cases increase in Grey, Bruce and Wellington

The Grey Bruce Health Unit added three new cases of COVID-19 Monday, in South Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Shores and Brockton.

There are ten active cases and 41 active high-risk contacts. One person is hospitalized. An outbreak continues at Bruce Lea Haven in Walkerton.

Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health added 67 new cases of COVID-19 over the weekend, reporting 181 active cases Monday.

Public Health officials confirmed eight new cases of COVID-19 in Wellington County over the weekend. There are 20 active cases and there have been 33 fatalities due to the pandemic.

Outbreaks continue at two Wellington County long term care homes, Royal Terrace in Palmerston, and Wellington Terrace in Fergus.

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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.