A crash at the intersection of Lacroix St. and Grand Ave. in Chatham, Feb. 10, 2015. (Photo by Jake Kislinsky)A crash at the intersection of Lacroix St. and Grand Ave. in Chatham, Feb. 10, 2015. (Photo by Jake Kislinsky)
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Road Safety Week Underway

Chatham-Kent police are strictly enforcing traffic laws as part of Canada Road Safety Week.

Constable Mike Pearce says they're targeting all types of offences. "Things like speeding, cell phone use, disobey stop signs and lights, things of that nature. We really want to reduce collisions in our community."

In the last five years, there have been 45 motor vehicle-related deaths in Chatham-Kent.

Canada Road Safety Week runs until Victoria Day.

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Owen Sound Library session gets cyclists ready to roll

Dust off those handlebars and pump up those tires because cycling season is officially upon us! If your trusty two-wheeler is looking a bit more "rusty" than "ready," the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library has just the thing to get you back on the road safely.