Road closed sign. BlackburnNews.com file photo. A barn fire on Highway 9, north of Clifford, has been put out.
Highway 9, between Huron Bruce Road & West Heritage St had been closed just past the Redwood Cafe because of a fire on a Mennonite farm. The farm had an unplowed driveway, so emergency vehicles had to park on the road.
The road was closed for several hours Sunday, but re-opened Sunday evening.
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.
