(BlackburnNews.com file photo)Compass Minerals is marking 60 years of production at the Goderich Salt Mine this year.
The company is hosting a picnic for employees, retirees and friends Saturday at Harbour Park from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Communications Manager Kevin Gabriel said the focus is primarily a "thank you" to employees, and there will be food, games and activities.
For those who are working a shift Saturday, there will be a breakfast celebration.
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.
