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The Main/Christie intersection in Grimsby will be the site of an ongoing renovation for the next month, according to Niagara Region workers. The project is an upgrade to the traffic lights and will affect all connecting sidewalks and corners at the intersection over that month. There will be no roads fully closed, but there will be lane closures to allow single lane access through the intersection at rotating times. Williscraft - Photo
Grimsby, Lincoln shine in national survey By Mike Williscraft For NewsNow Grimsby and Lincoln mayors have been all smiles over the last week after hearing their communities are among the nation’s elite, according to Maclean’s Magazine. Grimsby came in at #2 while Lincoln was spotted at #21. West Lincoln came in at #121.
The annual study sees considerable fluctuation year-to-year as no Niagara communities were in the top 25 in 2018. In outlining its methodology, the magazine states, “Many intangible things that determine quality of life can’t be quantified and measured, but a lot of tangible things can be.
We gathered data on 415 towns and cities across the country and compared them in the following categories: wealth and economy, affordability, population growth, taxes, commute, crime, weather, access to health care, amenities and culture. Environics Analytics was an invaluable partner, providing a sig-
nificant amount of data about each community that can’t be found anywhere else.” However the results were arrived at, Grimsby Mayor Jeff Jordan will take it. “I have always been proud of the town and its people. It is amazing that our community has improved 81 places from 2018,” said Jordan.
Noting those who live in town see the benefits daily, it is nice to see some external recognition, Jordan added. “Grimsby is a vibrant and unique town that was established over 230 years ago. Our location determined that. Grimsby’s natural and manmade heritage all contribute to our excellent ranking. We are
a town that is moving forward in an open and transparent manner.” For Lincoln Mayor Sandra Easton, seeing Lincoln’s placing on this list is affirmation the lengthy business plan started on years ago is the right direction. “Those of us who live here and are choosing to live here know it, but See BEST, Page 3