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Huron-Kinloss lowers flag to acknowledge graves of Indigenous children

The Township of Huron-Kinloss is acknowledging Canada's history is better understood through Truth and Reconciliation.

Because of the discovery of hundreds of unmarked graves at residential school sites in British Columbia and Saskatchewan, the Township of Huron-Kinloss has lowered the Canada Flag until July 2.

Mayor Mitch Twolan is encouraging residents to view this time as a critical point in history, and a time to reflect.

A National Indigenous Residential School Crisis Line has been set up to provide support for former students and those impacted.

Emotional and crisis referral services can be accessed by calling the 24-hour national crisis line at 1-866 925- 4419.

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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.