(BlackburnNews.com photo)The OPP will be targeting speeders and aggressive drivers over the long weekend.
Eight people died in four separate crashes on OPP patrolled roads last weekend. So far this year, 128 people have died in crashes.
In 2015, the OPP laid more than 250,000 speeding charges and another 4,000 charges for racing. That involves speeds in excess of 50 km/h over the limit.
Police will also be focusing their attention on waterway and trails this weekend.
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.
