The frequent roar of motorcycles drowned out warnings from politicians who had called on bikers to sit out their traditional Friday the 13th pilgrimage to this otherwise sleepy Lake Erie town because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Haldimand-Norfolk's medical officer of health says the possibility of large groups is 'extremely worrisome.'

Norfolk County Mayor Kristal Chopp says more input is needed from the province as cottage and day-tripping season begins amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

OPP say officers attended three suspected overdoses in the region between Friday and Saturday, including one that claimed the life of a 37-year-old.

Port Dover's Rose Yerex said she and husband Greg had no idea what they were in store for when close to 700 passengers on their cruise ship tested positive for COVID-19.

Police say there was no criminal element or intent. 

According to police, the victim noticed a blue flashing light outside her bedroom window while she was changing. 

Heavy rain and already high water levels impacted areas along the Lake Erie shoreline over the weekend.

OPP are crediting a father’s quick reaction from preventing any injuries from a two-vehicle collision in Port Dover on Thursday morning.

The collision forced officers to close Highway 6 between Ryerse Road and Blueline Road for part of Monday afternoon.