A canoe on the water. (File photo by Melanie Irwin, Blackburn News)A canoe on the water. (File photo by Melanie Irwin, Blackburn News)
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UPDATE: Special air quality statement ended

A special air quality statement issued by Environment Canada has ended.

It was issued for the Watford, Pinery Park, Sarnia, Petrolia and Goderich areas because of high levels of air pollution and the possibility of deteriorating air quality.

For more information on how to reduce your health risk and your personal contribution to pollution levels click here.

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Plympton-Wyoming Fall Fair. Photo courtesy of  www.plympton-wyomingfair.com

Fall fair festivities continue in Plympton-Wyoming

The Plympton-Wyoming Fall Fair kicks off at 5 p.m. on Friday with opening ceremonies set to begin at 7 p.m.

Chair of the Sarnia Heritage Committee Robert Dickieson and homeowner Kelly Bell at the home on 378 East Street North (Photo by: Lindsay Newman/ Blackburn Media)

East Street home receives heritage designation

The home is called the Froome Talfourd Cottage and is one of the oldest structures in the city.

Baseball sitting in grass. © Can Stock Photo Inc. / Stevemc

Scoreboard, Sept 13

The Colorado Rockies beat Detroit 4-2 in MLB action Thursday. The Tigers trail the Minnesota Twins by 3.5 games for the final wild-card spot in the American League playoffs

Aamjiwnaang First Nation Chief Janelle Nahmabin. Submitted photo.

Janelle Nahmabin acclaimed Aamjiwnaang First Nation chief

In total, 32 individuals are vying for nine councillor positions and Nahmabin is looking forward to formalizing plans for the next term with whomever is elected.

A pickup truck stolen from a Florence Road address - Sept. 2/24 (Photo courtesy of Ontario Provincial Police)

OPP seek information on stolen pickup truck

On September 2, at around 12:30 p.m., police responded to an address on Florence Road for a report of a stolen vehicle.

BWHF Dream Home Rendering. Photo submitted by the Bluewater Health Foundation.

BWHF Dream Home marks 30 years with largest ever prize board

The home this year, built by Forbroad Custom Homes, is at 6923 Shoreside Drive in Plympton-Wyoming.