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By Mike Williscraft NewsNow In a 5-3 recorded vote, Grimsby council refused to take a stand on whether or not it supports a Livingston Road extension. After a Public Works Committee meeting last Wednesday, Aug. 16, which had more than 100 packing town hall to standing room only and Monday’s council meeting which had about […]

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A huge spurt of dump truck traffic on Mountain Street has escalated concerns of residents and Town of Grimsby officials alike. In numerous calls, emails and visits to NewsNow in the last 10 days residents have voiced their ongoing – if not growing – concerns about truck traffic through downtown. Starting Monday, July 31 a […]

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Police are once again asking for the public’s assistance after a rash of vehicle break ins in the Grimsby and Beamsville communities over the past couple weeks.   In all of the incidents, some involving the thefts of purses, laptops, cash and GPS devices, the vehicles were unlocked with the valuables in plain sight.   Please ensure […]

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A roll-over single-vehicle accident on Smithville Road last night after 11 p.m. has claimed one life. At approximately 11:25 p.m., the Niagara Regional Police, West Lincoln Fire  and Emergency Medical Service (EMS), responded to reports of a motor vehicle roll-over that occurred on Smithville Road near South Chippawa Road in West Lincoln. Investigators have determined […]

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Niagara Regional Police will be setting up shop at Hilary Bald Park in Beamsville tomorrow (Tuesday) as part of Police Week outreach. There will be displays and a demonstration with officers on hand to meet and inform area residents from 4-7 p.m. Parking for the Garden Gate Terrace park can be found at Cameron Avenue. […]

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Three men have been apprehended after Hopkins IDA in Vineland was robbed Monday afternoon.   At about 2:30 pm the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) received a 911 call that the King Street pharmacy was being robbed.  Uniform officers from the 8 District Grimsby responded.   Officers received information that three male suspects were armed (1 with a […]

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West Lincoln CAO Chris Carter resigned last week. Today, Niagara Region announced they have hired Carter as general manager. The item was West Lincoln’s Planning Committee agenda for tonight. Reporting to the CAO, the general manager will be responsible for the day to day operations and setting future direction for the divisions of Human Resources, […]

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The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority Board of Directors today voted unanimously to repeal the Hodgson Motion and direct the Chair of the Board of Directors to resume conversations with the Auditor General of Ontario. The recommendation was brought forth by Chair Sandy Annunziata after it was revealed to him that interference from a Board Member […]

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About 2:30 am Monday (Jan. 9) a lone male entered the Pioneer Gas Station, located at 62 Main St. E., in Grimsby brandishing a weapon and demanding money from the on duty employee. The male obtained a quantity of Canadian currency and fled the gas station on foot. Members of the Niagara Regional Police Service […]

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Patrick Brown introduces new MPP

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