Leamington OPP station. (Photo by Ricardo Veneza)A man and woman from Leamington face drug and weapons charges after a loaded gun was found in their grey BMW during a traffic stop.
The car was pulled over by police Saturday afternoon on Hwy. 77 because it was going slower than the posted limit.
Police say officers smelled marijuana in the vehicle, and the driver had a suspended licence.
A search of the car turned up a loaded gun.
The 31-year-old man and 29-year-old woman were released on a promise to appear in court.
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.
