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BMO Offers Breaks For Drought-Impacted Western Farmers

The Bank of Montreal has announced a financial relief program for it's farmer customers in Western Canada.

Spokesman Steve Murphy says current drought conditions in parts of Western Canada have the potential to negatively impact crop yields.

While the full impact won't be known until this fall's harvest, Murphy says the bank wants to ensure it's farmer customers have the financial support now to help alleviate any future challenges.

The BMO program for Western Canadian producers includes deferred loan payments and reduced and/or waived fees on a number of services, including annual banking fees.

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Crash in Tilbury claims driver's life

Chatham-Kent police reported a 44-year-old man driving a pickup truck was killed in the crash at Jeanettes Creek Road and Coutts Line around 6 p.m. Tuesday.

CK police charge woman with assault

According to Chatham-Kent police, the victim was walking around King Street East in Chatham when she was approached by a woman she didn't know and struck in the face.

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Scoreboard, Aug 5

The Toronto Blue Jays lost 7-2 to the Houston Astros on Tuesday while the Detroit Tigers won their fourth straight, 8-0 over Seattle.