Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters, July 23, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)The Chatham-Kent Police HELP Mobile Crisis Team is dealing with more attempted suicides and mental health issues than ever before.
Officers responded to 846 incidents last year, which Chief Gary Conn says has doubled over the last decade.
The team has a trained officer and a psychiatric nurse and provides assessment at the scene when appropriate to avoid lengthy waits at the emergency department.
Lambton OPP will have an increased presence in Grand Bend as they continue to search for a swimmer that was reported missing on Friday.
The Toronto Blue Jays blew out Seattle 8-1 to open the weekend series
The beach at Pinery Provincial Park was posted as unsafe for swimming heading into the final weekend of August.
Black Gold Brewery in Petrolia is looking to thank the community for its ongoing support while also raising awareness for local charities during its annual block party.
A celebration will take place on Saturday afternoon, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m., at Imperial City Brew House.
The matchup between the London Knights and Erie Otters is taking place on Saturday at 4 p.m., and is a fundraiser for upgrades to the Brooke-Alvinston-Inwood Community Centre.
