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Perth Wellington Seniors Active Living Centres get funding

Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece has announced a nearly $177,000 investment in four Seniors Active Living Centre Programs in the riding.

Pettapiece said it's part of the plan to help Ontario’s seniors stay active, healthy, independent, and socially connected to their communities. He added it will help seniors overcome financial barriers or social isolation.

The North Perth Seniors Centre will receive $22,000, while Spruce Lodge Home for the Aged gets nearly $53,000.

The Friendship Centre for St. Marys & Area Seniors will see $49,418 in funding, and the Stratford Kiwanis Community Centre will use $52,727 for the Active Living Centre Programs.

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Crash in Tilbury claims driver's life

Chatham-Kent police reported a 44-year-old man driving a pickup truck was killed in the crash at Jeanettes Creek Road and Coutts Line around 6 p.m. Tuesday.

CK police charge woman with assault

According to Chatham-Kent police, the victim was walking around King Street East in Chatham when she was approached by a woman she didn't know and struck in the face.

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Scoreboard, Aug 5

The Toronto Blue Jays lost 7-2 to the Houston Astros on Tuesday while the Detroit Tigers won their fourth straight, 8-0 over Seattle.