(BlackburnNews.com file photo by Melanie Irwin)Wellington North council has approved the expenditure of $156,000 for a splash pad at the Bill Moody playground in Mount Forest.
The committee with the job of selecting the tender for the splash pad did not choose the lowest price, which was about $6,000 cheaper.
Councillor Sherry Burke, who heads the committee, said members had a strong preference for the more expensive model and they feel that it will be possible to fundraise for the more expensive design.
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.
