Lakeshore Mayor Tom Bain on October 19, 2016. (Photo by Ricardo Veneza)The federal government has given Essex County nearly $96,000 in gas tax money.
The seven municipalities are sharing just over $57,000 while the County is keeping the rest.
Warden Tom Bain says the money is earmarked mainly for roads.
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.
