(CanStockPhoto.com photo)Perth County's open air fire ban continues this weekend. That means any outdoor fire including bonfires, campfires, burn barrels, fireplaces and any fire in open air.
The only exceptions are campfires in the City of Stratford and cooking fires within approved campgrounds between noon and midnight.
The extreme dryness of all vegetation has pushed the provincial forest and wild-land fire indicators to extreme levels.
In the meantime, Wellington North has lifted their burn ban.
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.
A paediatrician with ties to southwestern Ontario has been punished after being found guilty of improperly using patient records.
