The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit conducts beach water quality monitoring at nine public beaches at least once a week from June to September. (Photo courtesy of WEC Health Unit)If you plan to go to the beach this long weekend to beat the heat, the good news is all beaches in Windsor-Essex are open.
The bad news is swimming is not recommended at one beach in Lakeshore because of high levels of bacteria in the water.
The health unit suggests people stay out of the water at West Belle River Beach.
Chatham-Kent fire crews have responded to another encampment fire in Chatham.
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.
Warm weather is here, but you might want to wait a bit before hitting the beach.
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent says there's no need for overnight warming centres outside of Chatham during declared extreme cold events.
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.
