Lightning on Darrell Ln. during a thunderstorm August 14, 2015 (Photo courtesy of Rachel Hoekstra)Environment Canada has lifted severe thunderstorm watches that covered most of southwestern Ontario.
The watches were issued Sunday, as a series of thunderstorms swept across the region. Severe thunderstorm warnings were also issued for London-Middlesex, Chatham-Kent, Oxford, and Windsor-Essex.
At one point, OPP closed a section of Hwy. 40 because hydro poles were brought down by high winds.
No injuries have been reported.
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.
