(BlackburnNews.com photo)The Essex County OPP and the Ministry of Transportation conducted a taxi cab blitz in Leamington on Wednesday.
Of the 11 cabs inspected, nine were placed out of service because of unsafe conditions of the vehicle. The vehicles were placed out of service for steering, frame rot, tires and brakes.
Six taxi cabs had their plates removed by the Ministry of Transportation. A Leamington bylaw officers removed two municipal plates.
Licenses will not be reissued until safety inspections are completed.
Ontario Provincial Police have closed Josephine Street in Wingham between Victoria Street and John Street due to an ongoing investigation.
Two boys were allegedly called racial slurs and attacked by other students in downtown Kincardine
Corn and Soybeans finished slightly lower to end the week.
Owen Sound now has three life-saving Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in high traffic public areas of the city.
United Way Perth Huron (UWPH) will host an upcoming community workshop in Listowel.
The Grey Bruce OPP Auxiliary will be joining counterparts in Huron County by collecting food donations for "Operation Full Plate."
