BlackburnNews.com file photo by Melanie Irwin.The kitchen of a detached home in Port Lambton was extensively damaged by fire Thursday morning. The Port Lambton and Becher fire departments responded to Queen St. at around 10:30am. St. Clair Township Deputy Fire Chief Steve Bicum says no one was home at the time. A neighbour who noticed smoke coming from the structure was able to get the family dog out safely. Damage hasn't been estimated yet and the cause is being investigated.
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 Bank of Canada held the interest rate at 2.25 per cent.
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.
The U10 Cougars will play in the Ontario Summer Football League 'A' Division championship this Sunday at York University.
The American League shut out the National League 4-0 in the MLB All-Star Game Tuesday night.
Chatham-Kent fire crews responded to Park Street, near the Baxter Street intersection, at roughly 6:30 a.m. Tuesday morning.
