Chatham-Kent police cruiser. (BlackburnNews.com file photo)A 17-year-old taken into custody during an incident yesterday at John McGregor Secondary School faces charges of carrying a concealed weapon and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
He has been released with a future court date.
The incident started around 10:30am when police were notified a person with a knife had entered the Chatham school.
The school was secured and the suspect was taken into custody without further incident.
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.
The Bank of Canada held the interest rate at 2.25 per cent.
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.
The U10 Cougars will play in the Ontario Summer Football League 'A' Division championship this Sunday at York University.
The American League shut out the National League 4-0 in the MLB All-Star Game Tuesday night.
Chatham-Kent fire crews responded to Park Street, near the Baxter Street intersection, at roughly 6:30 a.m. Tuesday morning.
