The Chatham-Kent Fire Department logo. (Photo by Bob Becken)Damage is pegged at around $150,000 after a house fire in Muirkirk.
Chatham-Kent Fire and Emergency Services says on Sunday around 6pm, firefighters were called to battle the fire at a home located at 15456 McDonald Line.
All occupants inside the home made it out safely and there were no injuries.
Fire officials say the blaze was accidentally caused by deterioration of a wood stove chimney installation.
SPS Board Chair Kelly Ash said the decision followed discussions with Acting Chief Mike Federico and aligns with practices at other police services.
The annual Canada Day parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, from Wildwood Park to Kenwick Park.
The $7.6 million project, which also involved water and sewer infrastructure improvements, began in 2024.
The Toronto Blue Jays dropped their third in a row Thursday, 6-5 to the visiting Texas Rangers, and the Detroit Tigers suffered a 2-1 loss to Houston.
The week-long celebration starts on Saturday and continues to next Friday.
Environment Canada said Thursday night that severe thunderstorms were moving further east after rain and high winds affected portions of the region.
