Controlled Phragmites burn near LGS. March 27, 2019. (Photo provided by Tammy and Bill Warner)Clouds of smoke could be seen billowing into the air Wednesday afternoon near the former Lambton Generating Station at Courtright.
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is conducting prescribed burns of Phragmites over several days in late March into April.
OPG contracted Golder Construction to organize a burn of the invasive plant that causes damage to biodiversity, and interferes with the natural runoff of rainwater.
The prescribed burns will be conducted when weather is ideal.
Environment Canada has ended a yellow rainfall warning for parts of Ontario.
Hanover Police Service arrested a trespasser and ended up seizing drugs from the accused after an incident on July 30.
The Jays opened their home series against the Cardinals with a win off another Dylan Cease gem.
Nine young volunteers aged 11 to 17 spent three days exploring and protecting the Lake Huron coastline during the Coastal Conservation Youth Corps' inaugural program in Grand Bend from July 21 to 23.
An no-swim advisory has been issued for Kelso Beach at Nawash Park heading into the long weekend
Wheat finished lower to end the week.
