Tag: Local News
Cleanup continues in ‘cyclonic’ storm’s aftermath in Chatham-Kent
Chatham-Kent residents dropped off downed tree limbs and branches Saturday at a municipal depot as cleanup continued from a violent storm Western University researchers confirmed was a downburst with high wind speeds. The storm tore through Southwestern Ontario on Thursday overnight into Friday, with Chatham in particular receiving much of the tree and property damage. […]
Teens’ deaths in area crash add to tally for year’s deadliest month: OPP
August is more deadly for driving than any other month, provincial police say, as a recent string of fatal collisions in Southwestern Ontario brings this year’s total to 59.
Salmon derby’s giant fish fry feeds thousands
The scale of the operation is staggering. Behind the giant tent at the 35th Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular, a couple dozen volunteers work diligently to feed an expected 2,000 hungry fish fans at the first of the derby’s two giant Saturday night fish fries. At 5 p.m., it’s estimated that 300 pounds of chopped and […]
FireFit Championships return to Port Elgin
The toughest two minutes in sports returned to Port Elgin’s main beach Saturday. FireFit competitors took on a gruelling six-stage course meant to mimic tasks firefighters might encounter at an emergency fire scene in head-to-head individual races to kick off the two-day competition. The FireFit Championships regional stop features firefighters from all over the province […]
Scofflaw Aylmer pastor launches online fundraiser to pay $65K in fines
Firebrand local pastor Henry Hildebrandt has launched an online fundraiser to pay for the $65,000 fine he was handed after pleading guilty to violating provincial pandemic rules.