Canons at Fort Malden in Amherstburg. (Photo by Adelle Loiselle.)Fort Malden National Historic Site in Amherstburg is getting a face-lift, thanks to a federal government grant of $815,000.
The money will be used to upgrade infrastructure and facilities, as well as enhance programs and activities.
Government officials say Parks Canada will also be in better position to support events on the grounds.
Fort Malden welcomes more than 40,000 visitors each year.
The Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) says a supercell tornado touched down near Glencoe on Thursday, June 25.
One way the municipality is fighting back is having police approve purchases of manhole covers, guard rails, street signs, storm grates, and other municipal infrastructure items.
On this premiere episode, host Jaryn Vecchio speaks to Michael Duben, the Chief Administrative Officer for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.
The Toronto Blue Jays dropped their third in a row Thursday, 6-5 to the visiting Texas Rangers, and the Detroit Tigers suffered a 2-1 loss to Houston.
The week-long celebration starts on Saturday and continues to next Friday.
Environment Canada said Thursday night that severe thunderstorms were moving further east after rain and high winds affected portions of the region.
