(BlackburnNews.com file
photo)Minto council likes the idea of giving the next council a raise in 2019.
It will also include compensation for loss of income if the federal government goes through with plans to take away the tax-free status on one-third of their pay.
Losing the tax exemption will cost councillors about $1,200, the deputy mayor $1,500, and the mayor $2,100.
The pay increase amounts to about an extra 3.5%.
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.
