Kick off day for the 2023 Red Kettle campaign. November 16, 2023. (Photo courtesy of The Salvation Army Sarnia Community and Family Services via Facebook)The red kettle campaign held annually by Sarnia's Salvation Army was a success.
According to the organizations Facebook page, the community raised $165,000 which was the goal set for this year.
It also said that with the donations over 600 families will be helped.
Earlier this week, the organization was short over $46,000 to reach the goal.
The red kettle campaign started November 16 and ran until Saturday.
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.
