(Photo courtesy of wattersflores via morguefile)It looks like the record high from 1896 is going to stand.
Warmer than normal temperatures are hitting the region this weekend with Environment Canada meteorologists suggesting the record of 30.6 C (87 F) for May 8 set for Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent back in 1896 may be broken.
The high for Friday hit 29 C (84 F).
The high for Saturday is 30 C (86 F) while on Sunday temperatures are expected to hit 22 C (72 F).
A Ridgetown man has been charged with impaired driving following a crash on Highway 401 just east of London.
Chatham-Kent fire crews have responded to another encampment fire in Chatham.
The Chatham-Kent (CK) Chamber of Commerce has handed out the 2026 Business Excellence Awards recognizing outstanding achievements and contributions of local businesses and leaders.
Warm weather is here, but you might want to wait a bit before hitting the beach.
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent says there's no need for overnight warming centres outside of Chatham during declared extreme cold events.
Seth Jarvis scored the game-winner in overtime in Carolina's 4-3 comeback victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. The Stanley Cup Finals are now tied at one game apiece.
