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CTV News
3 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Poor air quality in Sarnia-Lambton due to wildfire smoke
Lambton Public Health headquarters in Sarnia, Ont. are seen on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019. (Bryan Bicknell / CTV London) A special air quality statement is in effect for Sarnia-Lambton on Saturday, issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada. The statement was prompted by wildfire smoke present in the area, which originated in forest fires in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and northern Ontario. It's expected that the smoke will clear from the area on Saturday evening and overnight, however, the Lambton Public Health Unit has issued some reminders about the risks associated with poor air quality. Those most at risk in poor air quality environments includes older adults, children, pregnant people, and those with chronic health conditions. Additionally, those that work outdoors and will spend lengthy times exposed the poor air quality are also at risk. It's recommended that those at risk limit strenuous outdoor activities, and monitor for symptoms. To help reduce chances of negative health impacts you can: drink plenty of water take extra precautions if you live near a highway or area where air quality could be impacted by traffic conditions keep windows and doors closed Symptoms include irritated eyes and difficulty breathing. If you are concerned about your health and experiencing symptoms due to exposure to poor air quality, it's recommended that you contact your healthcare provider.
CTV News
4 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Special air quality statement issued for Lambton
A special air quality statement has been issued for Sarnia and Lambton, as Lambton Public Health encourages residents to protect their health by taking precautions. The statement is in response to wildfire smoke from forest fires in northern Ontario, Saskatchewan and Manitoba and was issued by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks and Environment and Climate Change Canada. The smoke is expected to affect the area later this evening and is expected to clear by Saturday morning. Special air quality statements are issued when the air quality health index is predicted to reach the high-risk category. Those facing higher risk to negative health impacts are children, older adults, pregnant individuals, people with chronic health conditions and people who work outdoors. People at risk are recommended to reduce strenuous outdoor activities and are encouraged to monitor for irritated eyes, increased mucous and difficulty breathing. It's recommended for the general population to reduce strenuous outdoor activity if they experience coughing and throat irritation. To stay updated on the air quality health index, check Air Quality Ontario.
BBC News
12-05-2025
- BBC News
Washington police probe after man dies from injuries
A man has died after suffering serious injuries, prompting a police investigation. William Brindley, 77, was taken to hospital after being injured between 12:00 and 14:00 BST on Wednesday in the area of The Galleries, Washington, near Sunderland. Northumbria Police said Mr Brindley, from Lambton, died on Sunday. The force said the cause of his injuries was being treated as "unexplained" and urged anyone with information, including dashcam footage, to come forward. Mr Brindley was wearing a black coat, a black wool hat, black trousers and black shoes, and had a wooden walking stick. Follow BBC Sunderland on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
The Advertiser
11-05-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Magpies give club legend the perfect send-off as rain disrupts play, again
Maitland's director of football Reece Thompson reckons the Magpies could not have crafted a better send-off for retiring goalkeeper and club legend Matthew Trott. After eight seasons with the Magpies and 145 NPL appearances, Trott hung up the gloves after Maitland's thrilling, and much-needed, 1-0 win over Lambton at Cooks Square Park on Saturday night. The victory was sealed at the death, when strike weapon Braedyn Crowley headed in off a corner in the 88th minute. The goal, on Old Boys Day, had players, coaching staff and spectators in raptures. "We're slowly starting to build some momentum," Thompson said post-match on Saturday. "The boys worked really hard, and to get a goal late in the game and be able to celebrate with our old boys on Old Boys Day really gives a good feeling around the club at the moment. "Matt Trott played his final game and retired today ... that was probably the most important thing of today's game." Crowley celebrated as though the Magpies had won the grand final, so big was the moment for the club. The 28-year-old ripped off his shirt and ran to the crowd, joined moments later by an ecstatic Trott. Crowley, who was booked for his goal celebration, took his season tally to nine to be equal with suspended Weston striker Chris Hatfield and one behind Edgeworth's Ryan Feutz. Maitland improved to 11 points and eighth position with the win, which came on another rain-affected weekend of NPL Northern NSW that has at least one club with three games to catch up as the season reaches its midpoint. The Magpies are now within three points of the top five as they look to Wednesday night's rescheduled clash with Belmont Swansea. The Magpies could be set to unleash some new recruits against Belswans. Thompson said goalkeeper Taylor Pate was returning to the club from Magic and Maitland have also signed Japanese attacking player Yuhei Sato, who parted ways with Lambton in March. At the time, Jaffas coach David Tanchevski said they cut Sato loose but the Tokyo 23-year-old maintains he left the club in search of a different training environment. "The reason I joined Maitland was simple - it was because of coach Adam [Hughes]," Sato told the Newcastle Herald. "When I joined training, I honestly didn't expect to find this level of quality in Australia. I had almost forgotten what real, high-level football felt like - what I experienced back in Japan. "Now that I'm here, I'll do everything I can to take Maitland to the grand final - and to the FFA Cup Round of 32, which I missed last year due to injury." Sato played match minutes for Maitland in reserve grade on Saturday. "He'll be available for selection for Wednesday," Thompson said. "He's been really sharp in training and is definitely an attacking threat, and I'm interested to see how he goes with some more minutes in the top grade. He's going to be another string to our bow." Maitland will also bring in Canadian centre-back Brayden Borutskie, who is awaiting an international clearance before he can play. Both teams were backing up after midweek Australia Cup fixtures. Lambton's was decided in extra time. "We knew we were going to be up against it," Tanchevski said. "We had 120 minutes on Wednesday night and we had a fair injury list for this game, then BK [goalkeeper Ben Kennedy] did his calf about 10 minutes in and came off as well. "We were really good in the first half and created a number of chances but didn't capitalise. In the second half, I think we just died out." Sixth-placed Jaffas (13 points) will add striker Carter Smith to their roster from Valentine in the NPL transfer window, which opens on Monday. Third-placed Weston (19) beat 11th-placed Valentine 2-1 at Weston on Saturday. Brock Beveridge opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 23rd minute. Phoenix went level at 1-1 in the 35th minute when Bears defender Chris Hurley headed into his own net. Aaron Niyonkuru sealed the win when he slotted a parried shot in the 54th minute. The Bears are back in action on Tuesday night against unbeaten leaders Edgeworth. On Sunday, the Olympic-Belswans (Darling Street Oval) and New Lambton-Adamstown (Alder Park) matches were washed out. Edgeworth and Azzurri's round-11 exchange at Lisle Carr Oval on Friday night was also postponed, as was Cooks Hill's fixture against Broadmeadow at Fearnley Dawes Athletics Field on Saturday. Maitland's director of football Reece Thompson reckons the Magpies could not have crafted a better send-off for retiring goalkeeper and club legend Matthew Trott. After eight seasons with the Magpies and 145 NPL appearances, Trott hung up the gloves after Maitland's thrilling, and much-needed, 1-0 win over Lambton at Cooks Square Park on Saturday night. The victory was sealed at the death, when strike weapon Braedyn Crowley headed in off a corner in the 88th minute. The goal, on Old Boys Day, had players, coaching staff and spectators in raptures. "We're slowly starting to build some momentum," Thompson said post-match on Saturday. "The boys worked really hard, and to get a goal late in the game and be able to celebrate with our old boys on Old Boys Day really gives a good feeling around the club at the moment. "Matt Trott played his final game and retired today ... that was probably the most important thing of today's game." Crowley celebrated as though the Magpies had won the grand final, so big was the moment for the club. The 28-year-old ripped off his shirt and ran to the crowd, joined moments later by an ecstatic Trott. Crowley, who was booked for his goal celebration, took his season tally to nine to be equal with suspended Weston striker Chris Hatfield and one behind Edgeworth's Ryan Feutz. Maitland improved to 11 points and eighth position with the win, which came on another rain-affected weekend of NPL Northern NSW that has at least one club with three games to catch up as the season reaches its midpoint. The Magpies are now within three points of the top five as they look to Wednesday night's rescheduled clash with Belmont Swansea. The Magpies could be set to unleash some new recruits against Belswans. Thompson said goalkeeper Taylor Pate was returning to the club from Magic and Maitland have also signed Japanese attacking player Yuhei Sato, who parted ways with Lambton in March. At the time, Jaffas coach David Tanchevski said they cut Sato loose but the Tokyo 23-year-old maintains he left the club in search of a different training environment. "The reason I joined Maitland was simple - it was because of coach Adam [Hughes]," Sato told the Newcastle Herald. "When I joined training, I honestly didn't expect to find this level of quality in Australia. I had almost forgotten what real, high-level football felt like - what I experienced back in Japan. "Now that I'm here, I'll do everything I can to take Maitland to the grand final - and to the FFA Cup Round of 32, which I missed last year due to injury." Sato played match minutes for Maitland in reserve grade on Saturday. "He'll be available for selection for Wednesday," Thompson said. "He's been really sharp in training and is definitely an attacking threat, and I'm interested to see how he goes with some more minutes in the top grade. He's going to be another string to our bow." Maitland will also bring in Canadian centre-back Brayden Borutskie, who is awaiting an international clearance before he can play. Both teams were backing up after midweek Australia Cup fixtures. Lambton's was decided in extra time. "We knew we were going to be up against it," Tanchevski said. "We had 120 minutes on Wednesday night and we had a fair injury list for this game, then BK [goalkeeper Ben Kennedy] did his calf about 10 minutes in and came off as well. "We were really good in the first half and created a number of chances but didn't capitalise. In the second half, I think we just died out." Sixth-placed Jaffas (13 points) will add striker Carter Smith to their roster from Valentine in the NPL transfer window, which opens on Monday. Third-placed Weston (19) beat 11th-placed Valentine 2-1 at Weston on Saturday. Brock Beveridge opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 23rd minute. Phoenix went level at 1-1 in the 35th minute when Bears defender Chris Hurley headed into his own net. Aaron Niyonkuru sealed the win when he slotted a parried shot in the 54th minute. The Bears are back in action on Tuesday night against unbeaten leaders Edgeworth. On Sunday, the Olympic-Belswans (Darling Street Oval) and New Lambton-Adamstown (Alder Park) matches were washed out. Edgeworth and Azzurri's round-11 exchange at Lisle Carr Oval on Friday night was also postponed, as was Cooks Hill's fixture against Broadmeadow at Fearnley Dawes Athletics Field on Saturday. Maitland's director of football Reece Thompson reckons the Magpies could not have crafted a better send-off for retiring goalkeeper and club legend Matthew Trott. After eight seasons with the Magpies and 145 NPL appearances, Trott hung up the gloves after Maitland's thrilling, and much-needed, 1-0 win over Lambton at Cooks Square Park on Saturday night. The victory was sealed at the death, when strike weapon Braedyn Crowley headed in off a corner in the 88th minute. The goal, on Old Boys Day, had players, coaching staff and spectators in raptures. "We're slowly starting to build some momentum," Thompson said post-match on Saturday. "The boys worked really hard, and to get a goal late in the game and be able to celebrate with our old boys on Old Boys Day really gives a good feeling around the club at the moment. "Matt Trott played his final game and retired today ... that was probably the most important thing of today's game." Crowley celebrated as though the Magpies had won the grand final, so big was the moment for the club. The 28-year-old ripped off his shirt and ran to the crowd, joined moments later by an ecstatic Trott. Crowley, who was booked for his goal celebration, took his season tally to nine to be equal with suspended Weston striker Chris Hatfield and one behind Edgeworth's Ryan Feutz. Maitland improved to 11 points and eighth position with the win, which came on another rain-affected weekend of NPL Northern NSW that has at least one club with three games to catch up as the season reaches its midpoint. The Magpies are now within three points of the top five as they look to Wednesday night's rescheduled clash with Belmont Swansea. The Magpies could be set to unleash some new recruits against Belswans. Thompson said goalkeeper Taylor Pate was returning to the club from Magic and Maitland have also signed Japanese attacking player Yuhei Sato, who parted ways with Lambton in March. At the time, Jaffas coach David Tanchevski said they cut Sato loose but the Tokyo 23-year-old maintains he left the club in search of a different training environment. "The reason I joined Maitland was simple - it was because of coach Adam [Hughes]," Sato told the Newcastle Herald. "When I joined training, I honestly didn't expect to find this level of quality in Australia. I had almost forgotten what real, high-level football felt like - what I experienced back in Japan. "Now that I'm here, I'll do everything I can to take Maitland to the grand final - and to the FFA Cup Round of 32, which I missed last year due to injury." Sato played match minutes for Maitland in reserve grade on Saturday. "He'll be available for selection for Wednesday," Thompson said. "He's been really sharp in training and is definitely an attacking threat, and I'm interested to see how he goes with some more minutes in the top grade. He's going to be another string to our bow." Maitland will also bring in Canadian centre-back Brayden Borutskie, who is awaiting an international clearance before he can play. Both teams were backing up after midweek Australia Cup fixtures. Lambton's was decided in extra time. "We knew we were going to be up against it," Tanchevski said. "We had 120 minutes on Wednesday night and we had a fair injury list for this game, then BK [goalkeeper Ben Kennedy] did his calf about 10 minutes in and came off as well. "We were really good in the first half and created a number of chances but didn't capitalise. In the second half, I think we just died out." Sixth-placed Jaffas (13 points) will add striker Carter Smith to their roster from Valentine in the NPL transfer window, which opens on Monday. Third-placed Weston (19) beat 11th-placed Valentine 2-1 at Weston on Saturday. Brock Beveridge opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 23rd minute. Phoenix went level at 1-1 in the 35th minute when Bears defender Chris Hurley headed into his own net. Aaron Niyonkuru sealed the win when he slotted a parried shot in the 54th minute. The Bears are back in action on Tuesday night against unbeaten leaders Edgeworth. On Sunday, the Olympic-Belswans (Darling Street Oval) and New Lambton-Adamstown (Alder Park) matches were washed out. Edgeworth and Azzurri's round-11 exchange at Lisle Carr Oval on Friday night was also postponed, as was Cooks Hill's fixture against Broadmeadow at Fearnley Dawes Athletics Field on Saturday. Maitland's director of football Reece Thompson reckons the Magpies could not have crafted a better send-off for retiring goalkeeper and club legend Matthew Trott. After eight seasons with the Magpies and 145 NPL appearances, Trott hung up the gloves after Maitland's thrilling, and much-needed, 1-0 win over Lambton at Cooks Square Park on Saturday night. The victory was sealed at the death, when strike weapon Braedyn Crowley headed in off a corner in the 88th minute. The goal, on Old Boys Day, had players, coaching staff and spectators in raptures. "We're slowly starting to build some momentum," Thompson said post-match on Saturday. "The boys worked really hard, and to get a goal late in the game and be able to celebrate with our old boys on Old Boys Day really gives a good feeling around the club at the moment. "Matt Trott played his final game and retired today ... that was probably the most important thing of today's game." Crowley celebrated as though the Magpies had won the grand final, so big was the moment for the club. The 28-year-old ripped off his shirt and ran to the crowd, joined moments later by an ecstatic Trott. Crowley, who was booked for his goal celebration, took his season tally to nine to be equal with suspended Weston striker Chris Hatfield and one behind Edgeworth's Ryan Feutz. Maitland improved to 11 points and eighth position with the win, which came on another rain-affected weekend of NPL Northern NSW that has at least one club with three games to catch up as the season reaches its midpoint. The Magpies are now within three points of the top five as they look to Wednesday night's rescheduled clash with Belmont Swansea. The Magpies could be set to unleash some new recruits against Belswans. Thompson said goalkeeper Taylor Pate was returning to the club from Magic and Maitland have also signed Japanese attacking player Yuhei Sato, who parted ways with Lambton in March. At the time, Jaffas coach David Tanchevski said they cut Sato loose but the Tokyo 23-year-old maintains he left the club in search of a different training environment. "The reason I joined Maitland was simple - it was because of coach Adam [Hughes]," Sato told the Newcastle Herald. "When I joined training, I honestly didn't expect to find this level of quality in Australia. I had almost forgotten what real, high-level football felt like - what I experienced back in Japan. "Now that I'm here, I'll do everything I can to take Maitland to the grand final - and to the FFA Cup Round of 32, which I missed last year due to injury." Sato played match minutes for Maitland in reserve grade on Saturday. "He'll be available for selection for Wednesday," Thompson said. "He's been really sharp in training and is definitely an attacking threat, and I'm interested to see how he goes with some more minutes in the top grade. He's going to be another string to our bow." Maitland will also bring in Canadian centre-back Brayden Borutskie, who is awaiting an international clearance before he can play. Both teams were backing up after midweek Australia Cup fixtures. Lambton's was decided in extra time. "We knew we were going to be up against it," Tanchevski said. "We had 120 minutes on Wednesday night and we had a fair injury list for this game, then BK [goalkeeper Ben Kennedy] did his calf about 10 minutes in and came off as well. "We were really good in the first half and created a number of chances but didn't capitalise. In the second half, I think we just died out." Sixth-placed Jaffas (13 points) will add striker Carter Smith to their roster from Valentine in the NPL transfer window, which opens on Monday. Third-placed Weston (19) beat 11th-placed Valentine 2-1 at Weston on Saturday. Brock Beveridge opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 23rd minute. Phoenix went level at 1-1 in the 35th minute when Bears defender Chris Hurley headed into his own net. Aaron Niyonkuru sealed the win when he slotted a parried shot in the 54th minute. The Bears are back in action on Tuesday night against unbeaten leaders Edgeworth. On Sunday, the Olympic-Belswans (Darling Street Oval) and New Lambton-Adamstown (Alder Park) matches were washed out. Edgeworth and Azzurri's round-11 exchange at Lisle Carr Oval on Friday night was also postponed, as was Cooks Hill's fixture against Broadmeadow at Fearnley Dawes Athletics Field on Saturday.
Scotsman
04-05-2025
- General
- Scotsman
Group of residents buy Scottish woodland for £750,000 to keep it in community
Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A community group has managed to buy their local woodland after raising £750,000. The successful buyout was launched in response to fears that Broughtonknowe, a 56-hectare forest in the Scottish Borders, would fall into hands of commercial timber after it went on the market two years ago. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But Friends of Broughtonknowe have managed to secure the woodland, located between Peebles and Biggar, before last month's closing date. The woodland was owned by Christopher Lambton for the last two decades, during which he 'aesthetically thinned' the conifers to bring in more light and put in paths and benches to make the remaining woodland 'a nicer wood' for the public. Broughtonknowe woodland has been purchased by a local group following a successful community buyout | Goldcrest This was managed alongside maintaining some commercial forestry in larger plots on the property, which he said is currently about 40 per cent conifer, 40 per cent broadleaves and 20 per cent open ground. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad During lockdown, members of the surrounding community teamed up with Mr Lambton to create Friends of Broughtonknowe to apply for grants continue work for improving public access and benefit. They introduced more pathways, created wildlife ponds, built a bird hide and developed picnic areas. Read more: Anger over Scottish forest plan as community fears 'disappearing under a carpet of Sitka' In 2023, however, Mr Lambton developed Parkinson's and made the tough decision to announce his intention to sell. This was when the community rallied together to form Broughtonknowe Community Woodland Ltd (BCW Ltd) to purchase the property they had come to love and make their own. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad With an asking price of almost £900,000, John Hart, BCW Ltd's secretary, said the group came up with a deal that they would buy £750,000-worth with Mr Lambton holding onto a section of the woodland to make the purchase more manageable. John Hart (far left) and other members of the community buyout following news of their successful purchase | Friends of Broughtonknowe With support from the Scottish Land Fund, South of Scotland Enterprise and SSE Renewables - as well as crowdfunding and private donations - the newly formed charity reached its target. 'It's just an amazing feeling,' Mr Hart said. 'When the woodland went on the market in April 2023, my heart sunk. I felt the figure was insurmountable. 'To a find a note saying the purchase is done was a huge relief. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'There's also a sense of trepidation as we're in charge of it now. 'It's not the end of the story. It's very much the beginning of a new one.' Celebrations were had following the successful community buyout | Friends of Broughtonknowe Mr Hart said the woodland is already used by Scouts, cubs, mindfulness groups, dog walkers and more, but that as new owners, they hope to build on what the woodland has to offer. He said BCW Lts is putting out invitations to other groups to come and use the space. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Mr Lambton said: 'For me, to sell to the community was the best outcome for a woodland whose sensitive management over the last 25 years would be erased by conventional forestry practice. Christopher Lambton, who has been involved in improving access in Broughtonknowe over the years and assisted in the community buyout | Christopher Lambton 'I thought it would be a great shame after seeing it grow all these years to then sell it to the highest bidder given the way to make the most money from it would be to chop it all down.'
