Image submitted by Owen Sound FireOwen Sound police are warning residents to avoid an area of 6th Avenue East because of a fire.
Owen Sound firefighters and police responded to the scene in the 900 block of 6th Avenue East, across from the Julie McArthur Centre, near the YMCA.
Police said roads will be closed near the scene, and residents and drivers should avoid the area.
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.
