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Environment Canada has issued a multi-day heat event for the Niagara Region, beginning Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. Temperatures are expected to become slightly cooler by the middle of next week, bringing an end to the heat event.

The Town of Grimsby wishes everyone a safe and happy Civic Holiday weekend. During this long weekend, Town facilities and services will have modified hours. 

Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement for the Niagara Region for July 31. Due to smoke from forest fires over the Prairies continuing to affect Southern Ontario, expect poor air quality and reduced visibility throughout the day.

The Town of Grimsby will soon begin a water meter replacement program, which will see approximately 2,100 aging water meters upgraded throughout the community. There is no cost to property owners for the replacement.

The Town of Grimsby, in collaboration with the Niagara Physicians’ Healthcare Alliance, Niagara Region, and the other 11 local municipalities are coming together to encourage residents to Connect to Care and Find a Doctor, on the updated Find a Doctor webpage that helps residents locate and register with over two dozen available family doctors in Niagara.

The Ontario Plowman’s Association, with support of West Lincoln, Grimsby, Lincoln and Niagara Region, are set to welcome more than 70,000 visitors to west Niagara as they host this year’s International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM), with its lively celebration of agriculture and rural living from September 16 to 20, 2025.

Environment Canada has issued a heat event for Niagara, beginning Thursday, July 24 through Friday, July 25. The extreme heat has a possibility to continue through the weekend for some areas.

The Town of Grimsby recognizes the important roles our local community groups, clubs, and organizations play in the well-being of Grimsby residents. As such, the Town is currently taking applications for two incredible programs: The Grimsby Community Development Grant Program (GCDG) and the Community Project Grant Program (CPGP).

Environment and Climate Change Canada are calling for a prolonged period of heat that started today and is expected to end by Wednesday evening (July 16) or possibly Thursday (July 17).