BlackburnNews.com photoThree community groups came away from Minto Council Tuesday with cheques for $3,500.
The money was raised during the sixth annual Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament this summer, hosted by Minto Mayor George Bridge.
Each year community groups are invited to apply for a share of the proceeds.
Benefiting this year is the Minto Refugee Settlement Committee, The First Palmerston Scout Group and Minto Minor Ball.
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.
