Ontario's new anti-smoking legislation officially kicks in Thursday.
It's now illegal to smoke on bar and restaurant patios, indoor or outdoor.
Lambton Public Health's Kevin Churchill says there will be a transition period, to educate restaurant and bar owners as well as patrons about the new rules.
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Smoking is also now banned at playgrounds and public sports fields.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had a solo home run, his first at home this season, as the Toronto Blue Jays downed Baltimore 8-1 Sunday.
A 10-year assessment of Chatham-Kent's safety and well-being has found that local hate crime rates are rising, but continue to be well below provincial trends.
Walpole Island Police Service and Lambton County OPP are investigating the collision
As we reach the end of the baseball season, the Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society and Black Mecca Museum are recognizing a historical baseball team.
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is reporting an operating budget surplus of nearly $225,000 last year.
The Toronto Blue Jays are once again a game back of the final AL wild card
