(BlackburnNews.com photo)Huron County OPP held the highest number of ride checks in the region during the month and a half long Festive Ride campaign.
Officers set up 264 different checkpoints between November 21 and January 7.
Five motorists received warn range suspensions, while another eight drivers were charged with over 80 mg, impaired driving and refusal offences.
The OPP say the number of checkpoints and high level of police visibility helped keep local roads safe from alleged drunk or drugged drivers.
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.
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent says there's no need for overnight warming centres outside of Chatham during declared extreme cold events.
Warm weather is here, but you might want to wait a bit before hitting the beach.
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.
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is developing a long-term solid waste management strategy to guide planning over the next decade.
