Midday Ag News Report For Thursday, June 18

Ontario wildfires prompt air quality warning for area

Environment Canada has issued an Orange Air Quality Warning because smoke from the wildfires in northwestern Ontario are expected to move into the Chatham-Kent and Windsor area later on Wednesday.

Higher gas prices force more Ontarians to cut back, says CAA

The majority of Ontarians say the increase in gas prices this summer has put a crimp in their summer plans, according to a new survey.

CK football team set to play in provincial championship

The U10 Cougars will play in the Ontario Summer Football League 'A' Division championship this Sunday at York University.

Scoreboard, July 15

The American League shut out the National League 4-0 in the MLB All-Star Game Tuesday night.

UPDATE: Fire damages two Chatham homes

Chatham-Kent fire crews responded to Park Street, near the Baxter Street intersection, at roughly 6:30 a.m. Tuesday morning.

CK beach accessibility expanded with another floating wheelchair

Another beach in Chatham-Kent (CK) is now more accessible thanks to a floating beach wheelchair, also called Mobi Chair, made available through various generous groups.