FireFit Regionals return to Lambton College
29 minutes agoSome of the top firefighters from across the area will be at Lambton College this weekend for the Western Ontario FireFit Regionals.
Some of the top firefighters from across the area will be at Lambton College this weekend for the Western Ontario FireFit Regionals.
The temporary fire bans have been issued to help reduce smoke and protect the health and safety of residents during the ongoing air quality event.
As of Friday morning, Race Director Hayley Walker said the races were still a go. The final call will be based on the air quality the morning of the event.
Sarnia Fire and Rescue and Lambton EMS were called just after 6 a.m. Friday about a person trapped inside a waste collection vehicle.
But, Point Edward Optimist Club President Rob Oberholzer said they will no longer go ahead with the fun zone and live outdoor music.
If approved, IPL would supply and distribute seven-litre kitchen containers and 120-litre curbside green bins, which will allow for semi-automated collection.
The decision was made in alignment with current guidance from Lambton Public Health and recommendations regarding outdoor activities during periods of poor air quality.
An 18-year-old is facing several drug-related charges after an investigation by the Windsor Police Drugs and Guns Unit.
Two alleged mischief-makers, a Wallaceburg man, and a Chatham-Kent woman were arrested in connection with several incidents in the last 24 hours.
The Caldwell First Nation is accepting donations of essential items for First Nations communities affected by wildfires.
On this episode of Chatham-Kent Beyond the Headlines, host Jaryn Vecchio speaks to Ryan Donais, the founder of Tiny Tiny Homes, a charity creating a youth housing development in Chatham.