Human trafficking, Wallaceburg concerts, Gala Days

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Weather forecast for Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Today – Becoming cloudy this morning. 40 percent chance of showers late this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm late this afternoon. Wind becoming east 20 km/h this afternoon. High 25. Humidex 31. UV index 5 or moderate.

Tonight – Cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers this evening and after midnight with risk of a thunderstorm. Wind east 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 18.

Ontario marks World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

On Monday, Ontario joined the international community to raise awareness of human trafficking and make it clear that this heinous crime will not be tolerated in our communities.

“I think a lot of Ontarians would be shocked to learn that girls, women and vulnerable people are being abused and exploited by human traffickers right here in our backyard,” said Minister of Children, Community and Social Services Lisa MacLeod.

“While this is an international problem, it is also a local one. Two-thirds of the cases reported across the country each year happen right here in Ontario, and most of the victims were born in Canada.”

Human traffickers control victims through tactics such as threats, violence, psychological abuse and drugs. Ontario works with hundreds of partners across sectors that are committed to ending human trafficking, helping survivors, and bringing offenders to justice.

“To help these women and girls get their lives back, we must raise awareness of this crime and promote early intervention,” said MacLeod. “Our government remains committed to working closely with police, child welfare, educators, Indigenous partners and social service and housing providers. Everyone needs to work together to end this horrific crime. I want these women to know that I am here to help fight for them and help provide a brighter future.”

50th annual Gala Days is this weekend in Port Lambton

The 50th annual Gal Days event in Port Lambton is taking place this upcoming weekend.

Here is the event poster with all of the details for the event:

Wallaceburg Outdoor Summer Concert Series continues tonight

The Co-Operators Wallaceburg Outdoor Summer Concert Series will continue tonight in downtown Wallaceburg.

Live music will be played in Library Park from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Dave Gatt 5 and Jacklyn Wills will be performing this week.

The remaining 2018 Outdoor Summer Concert series line-up includes:

Aug 7 – Mikayla Lozon & Three’s A Crowd

Aug 14 – Uku Kings

The outdoor series is FREE admission and open to the public.

Those attending are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket.

On site barbecues, draws and giveaways are a part of the weekly festivities.

The series attracts local boaters, kayakers and canoes, with the live music setting on the banks of the Sydenham River.

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