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More new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Midwestern Ontario

There are more confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Midwestern Ontario today.

The Grey-Bruce Health Unit is reporting 2 new cases, 1 each in Kincardine and South Bruce. There are 18 active cases, and the outbreak at Kelso Villa Retirement Home is ongoing.

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health added 23 new cases today, 3 of which are in Wellington County. Of the 120 active cases, 28 are in Wellington. There are no active outbreaks.

Huron-Perth Public Health is reporting 6 new cases, 2 in Perth East, 3 in West Perth and 1 in Stratford. There are 31 active cases and the outbreak continues at Knollcrest Lodge.

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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.