Male athlete prepares for wheelchair race. © Can Stock Photo Inc. / jpavanRick Carr from the Saugeen Track and Field Club carried the flag for Canada during yesterday's opening ceremonies at the 2015 IPC World Championships in Doha, Qatar.
It's been billed as the largest International Paralympic Committee World Championships ever.
Carr is competing in the F11 long jump and javelin. He is joined by another local athlete, Josh Cassidy who is competing in the T54 800m, 1500m, and 5000 m.
Larry Hutchins is running to be one of two Ward 7 councillors, representing the northeast part of Chatham.
The Detroit Tigers beat the Toronto Blue Jays, while the Pistons are headed to Game 7
The event was a formal tribute to the professionals who serve serve as the backbone of local health care.
No injuries are reported after a shed fire west of Wallaceburg, but damage is estimated at $150,000.
A house fire in Chatham has caused an estimated $250,000 in damage.
Sandra Dorner is running to be one of two Ward 8 councillors, representing the south part of Chatham.
