Controlled Phragmites burn near LGS. March 27, 2019. (Photo provided by Tammy and Bill Warner)Clouds of smoke could be seen billowing into the air Wednesday afternoon near the former Lambton Generating Station at Courtright.
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is conducting prescribed burns of Phragmites over several days in late March into April.
OPG contracted Golder Construction to organize a burn of the invasive plant that causes damage to biodiversity, and interferes with the natural runoff of rainwater.
The prescribed burns will be conducted when weather is ideal.
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.
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent says there's no need for overnight warming centres outside of Chatham during declared extreme cold events.
Warm weather is here, but you might want to wait a bit before hitting the beach.
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.
A paediatrician with ties to southwestern Ontario has been punished after being found guilty of improperly using patient records.
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is developing a long-term solid waste management strategy to guide planning over the next decade.
