BlackburnNews.com file photo by Melanie Irwin.Petrolia's Fire Chief says a working smoke detector likely saved lives in an early morning fire in the Hard Oil Town.
Lawrence Swift says they arrived on scene at the structure in the 4000 block of Robert St. at around 5am.
Swift says the building houses five apartments.
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Everyone made it out safely. Damage is estimated at about $25,000.
A Ridgetown man has been charged with impaired driving following a crash on Highway 401 just east of London.
Chatham-Kent fire crews have responded to another encampment fire in Chatham.
The Chatham-Kent (CK) Chamber of Commerce has handed out the 2026 Business Excellence Awards recognizing outstanding achievements and contributions of local businesses and leaders.
Warm weather is here, but you might want to wait a bit before hitting the beach.
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent says there's no need for overnight warming centres outside of Chatham during declared extreme cold events.
Seth Jarvis scored the game-winner in overtime in Carolina's 4-3 comeback victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. The Stanley Cup Finals are now tied at one game apiece.
