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Bluewater Power Warns Customers About Solicitors

Bluewater Power has issued a warning to its customers. The utility says it's receiving complaints about aggressive sales tactics being employed by electricity retailer salespeople claiming to be Bluewater Power representatives. Bluewater Power says it doesn't have any employees going door to door soliciting customers to sign long term contracts. Anyone contacted is advised to immediately call the Ontario Energy Board to complain. (1-877-632-2727) Customers are reminded that they are not required to sign anything and do not have to show anyone their electricity bill for any reason.

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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.