(Photo courtesey Can Stock Photo Inc. / AZALIA)Despite the rain over the weekend, Huron County Fire Chiefs are keeping an open air fire ban in place.
That's because while some areas did see some rain, others did not.
The ban was first issued July 7th.
Only campfires for the purpose of cooking are allowed between noon and midnight. And no burn permits are being issued.
Officials are expected to revisit the issue at the end of the week.
The shelter plans to remain open until 7 a.m. on Saturday, when the smoke is expected to leave the area.
Chatham-Kent residents are showing a high level of interest in the upcoming election.
Argentina rallied late for a 2-1 win over England Wednesday to advance to the World Cup Final on Sunday against Spain.
The Bank of Canada held the interest rate at 2.25 per cent.
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.
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