Storm clouds in Tilbury. (Photo by Paul Pedro)
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Waterspout confirmed near Pelee Island Sunday evening

Witnesses to a waterspout on Lake Erie near Pelee Island on Sunday captured video and photos, and the Northern Tornadoes Project has now confirmed it.

An EF-0 tornado was spotted around 7:30 p.m.

No damage was reported, and no one was hurt.

It was one of six that touched down over water on Sunday or Monday on the Great Lakes.

Four others were spotted on Lake Ontario near Cobourg, and a fifth was confirmed near Rice Lake.

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Sarnia man charged in assault

Shortly after 9 a.m. on Monday, October 19, Lambton OPP were called to the Ladysmith Road and Petrolia Line area for reports of an assault, during which someone allegedly brandished a weapon before leaving the scene.