Town Crier Les Whiting will usher in Art in the Park at 11am Friday in Victoria Park in Petrolia. Spokesperson Barbara Prescott says 60 of the top artists in the province will be attending. There's music all day long today and tomorrow, a youth talent contest at 1pm Saturday and plenty of activities for the children. There is no admission cost.
A complete list of events can be found at http://www.artintheparkpetrolia.com/
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.
The majority of Ontarians say the increase in gas prices this summer has put a crimp in their summer plans, according to a new survey.
