(Photo of Point Pelee North West Beach by Adelle Loiselle)The Windsor Essex County Health Unit hasn't closed any beaches this weekend, but it did post warnings about bacterial contamination at three.
E.coli counts hit 212 ppm at Cedar Beach, 646 ppm at Seacliffe Beach in Leamington, and 947 ppm at Point Pelee North West Beach.
The health unit will close a beach if its e.coli count is above 1,000.
Cedar Island Beach, Colchester Beach, Holiday Beach, and Lakeshore Lakeview Park West Beach all have clean bills of health.
A Sarnia man is in custody after officers discovered over $20,000 worth of cocaine and a prohibited weapon, disguised as an everyday household item, while executing a search warrant on Thursday.
The union representing custodial staff on the Canadian side of the Blue Water Bridge (BWB) is sounding the alarm after 10 workers were abruptly let go.
There will be a substantial expansion to the north side of the existing building, which houses the library and Gallery in the Grove.
The capabilities of ham radio will be showcased this weekend during the annual Amateur Radio Field Day.
Area beaches were cleared for swimming heading into the first "official" weekend of summer.
SPS Board Chair Kelly Ash said the decision followed discussions with Acting Chief Mike Federico and aligns with practices at other police services.
