BlackburnNews.com file photo.Southwestern Ontario is getting its third area code.
Starting in June of 2016, residents in Windsor, Brantford, Guelph, Kitchener-Waterloo, London, Owen Sound, Sarnia, Stratford and Woodstock receiving new telephone numbers could get one that starts with 548.
The Telecommunications Alliance says high demand for communications services and technologies has led to a boost in the need for telephone numbers in the region.
The 226 code was added to the 519 area in 2006.
Evan Smith was appointed recently.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a candle to light for their lost loved one and a photo to place on the memory table.
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The average Leamington resident will pay $67.13 more next year on their tax bill.
