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The historical advisor for the blockbuster film 1917 is coming to Chatham-Kent next week. Local filmmakers were celebrated at the Chatham-Kent International Film Festival. Nobody is backing down from the Government of Ontario Ad that has irked the U.S. President. The Chatham Maroons won their fifth straight game, doubling up LaSalle 6-3.

The province has organized a contractor to investigate the presence of gas at a property in Wheatley. Chatham-Kent's mayor is fighting to keep Enbridge Gas in the area. U.S. President Trump says he's ending trade talks with Canada because of Ontario's anti-tariff ads. Prime Minister Mark Carney is headed to Asia in an effort to build stronger trade and diplomatic ties. Chocolate may look a bit different this Halloween as manufacturers look to cut costs.

The heavy police presence north of Tilbury this week was because three stolen vehicles were found in the Thames River. Chatham-Kent Police Chief Kirk Earley says Ottawa's new bail reform package is a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done. Ontario is investing $43.9 million into its After School Program. Family Service Kent, NeighbourLink Chatham-Kent, and the Canadian Cancer Society - Wheels of Hope are looking for volunteer drivers. The Chatham Maroons beat Sarnia 6-2 for their fourth straight win.

Tensions flared at the last Chatham-Kent council meeting as councillors continued to debate the Community Hub project. A planned class-action lawsuit stemming from the explosion in downtown Wheatley in 2021 has been dismissed by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. Opposition parties are pushing Premier Doug Ford to release the contract the province signed with General Motors. The Toronto Raptors opened their NBA season with a win, while the Detroit Pistons lost. 

Liberal House leader Steve MacKinnon has expressed concern that the government's budget might not pass in the House of Commons. 65 runners and walkers raised $5,700 for Community Living Chatham-Kent at their annual Harvest Hustle run. The Windsor Classic Chorale is coming to Chatham's St. Andrews United Church for a performance in honour of those who gave their lives during the First and Second World Wars. The Toronto Maple Leafs lost 5-2 to New Jersey. 

There's a special weather statement in effect for some strong winds lasting into this evening. Chatham-Kent council has more plans for affordable housing. CK police have kept nearly $35,000 of cocaine from hitting the streets. The seventh annual Chatham-Kent Film Festival will take over the Kiwanis Theatre in Chatham this weekend. Inflation was 2.4% in September, up from 1.9% in August. Two new studies shed light on how much Canadians feel climate change is impacting their mental health.

Council approved the construction of the CK Community Hub and also purchased more land on Park Street and an old school on Churchill Street during Monday night's meeting. The Chatham-Kent International Film Festival is celebrating its seventh year this weekend. Inflation rose to 2.4% in September. Another automaker is cutting production in Canada. Senate Republicans are gathering at White House to support U.S. President Donald Trump despite the government shutdown dragging into its fourth week. The population number of the North Atlantic Right Whale is showing signs of recovery.

Chatham-Kent council has voted to move ahead with the CK Community Hub. 14-year-old Landen Willimot of Chatham won gold at the Golden Gloves Provincial Championship to qualify for nationals. Snowbirds spending more than a month in the U.S. will have to provide their fingerprints at the border. The Toronto Blue Jays are going to the World Series after beating the Seattle Mariners 4-3 in Game 7 of the A.L.C.S.

The 5th annual Chatham-Kent Charity Classic has raised more than $44K for five local groups. The Public Library in Blenheim will soon be closed for renovations. Ontario's government returns to Queen's Park Monday after a 137-day break. A software error is reportedly the root cause of a widespread outage that affected thousands of websites and popular apps including Snapchat and Reddit. The federal Liberals will unveil new measures Monday to counter fraud and boost financial security. France's Louvre Museum remains closed Monday as authorities continue to investigate a jewel heist.

A Chatham mother has been reunited with her son's ashes, thanks to social media. It's back to Queen's Park today for Members of Provincial Parliament. The Children's Treatment Centre Foundation of Chatham-Kent is looking for teams for their upcoming Boccia tournament. The Toronto Blue Jays are headed to game 7 in the A.L.C.S., and the Chatham Maroons downed Sarnia in GOHL action. 

Now is your chance to share your knowledge and opinion of public sharps disposal bins. Chatham-Kent Police have arrested four people following a break and enter that saw a truck crash through a storefront window. Canada Border Agents and the RCMP have kept a large amount of Ketamine from hitting Ontario streets. The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has received another payment from the OLG Corporation for hosting Cascades Casino in Chatham. PAWR has a number of events and fundraisers planned to keep animals out of the cold this fall.

The local health unit is looking for your input on how to keep our communities clean of drug paraphernalia. Chatham-Kent will get almost $462K as its second-quarter payment for hosting Cascades Casino Chatham. Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling on the Prime Minister to re-establish tariffs on the U.S. if a trade deal isn't reached soon. The federal government will outline plans to strengthen border security on Friday. As autumn sets in, Chatham-Kent's Pet and Wildlife Rescue has multiple events and fundraisers planned to keep local animals out of the cold.

Affordable housing will be up for discussion at the next Chatham-Kent Council meeting. The Coatsworth bulk water station will remain open. Four Chatham-Kent breweries are up for a provincial tourism award. The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Mariners 8-2 to tie the A.L.C.S. up.

The CK Community Hub project is up for what's expected to be its final vote. Chatham-Kent is reopening municipal service desks in Bothwell, Thamesville, and Wheatley. A 29-year-old Chatham man is facing multiple charges after a vehicle crashed into a parked car. Canada's health ministers are meeting in Calgary for the next two days. Canada housing starts jumped 14% last month. The Chatham-Kent Arts Council is set to induct its latest nominees into the Cultural Hall of Fame. A $1-million Lotto Max ticket was purchased at a Wallaceburg Circle K.

Chatham-Kent's council meets next week with the opportunity to officially approve the community hub project. The Municipality is reopening municipal service desks in several rural communities. Let us know if you support CK's fight against the Dresden Landfill. It was a deadly long weekend on OPP patrolled roads. Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a new bail reform bill aimed at cracking down on violent and repeat offenders. Canada's health ministers are meeting in Calgary for the next two days. Eight people across Chatham-Kent will soon be inducted into the local Cultural Hall of Fame. Wallaceburg has a new millionaire.

Chatham-Kent is pushing back against claims made by York1 about the proposed Dresden landfill. The OPP has cleared an officer to return to duty after reviewing his conduct in a deadly shooting on the 401 back in 2021. Chatham-Kent police helped the OPP's Child Sexual Exploitation Unit arrest and charge a Petrolia resident with possession of child pornography. A weekend fire at Buxton Speedway is under investigation. The Toronto Blue Jays hit five home runs to rout the Mariners 13-4, and cut Seattle's lead in the A.L.C.S. down to 2-1. 

A frost advisory is in effect overnight. The future of the Buxton Speedway is in question following a recent fire. More information has been released regarding the Special Investigations Unit's ongoing investigation in Wallaceburg. The SIU has three other active investigations in Chatham-Kent, two of which involve sexual assault. An inquest into the death of a local man started on Wednesday. An unnamed company is said to be seriously considering taking over the Diageo plant in Amherstburg. The World Meteorological Organization says carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere have jumped to the highest level ever recorded.

After nearly five weeks on strike, Ontario's full-time college support staff have reached a tentative deal. The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge in Windsor has been delayed until early 2026. Canadian Tire is working with external partners to beef up security after a recent data breach. The Toronto Maple Leafs snapped a two-game skid with a 7-4 win over Nashville.

CK police have charged a Chatham man following a convenience store robbery. Two men were injured over the weekend during an event in South Buxton. Misinformation has sparked a new initiative from Come Together CK. Now that the Thanksgiving weekend is over, you'll start to get mail in your mail box again, just not on a regular schedule. India has agreed to allow a full cohort of Canadian diplomats after they were forced out of the country a year ago. The 175th Brigden Fall Fair was a big success, with nearly 50,000 people joining the festivities over the long weekend.

Come Together CK will host a virtual event Tuesday evening to talk about women's health. The 175th Brigden Fall Fair was a big success, with nearly 50,000 people joining the festivities. Canadian Tire says a recent data breach did include some customer information. Instagram is taking teen restrictions one step further. Voters in Newfoundland and Labrador could elect a new premier on Tuesday. New tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump are in effect.

The province's Special Investigations Unit is investigating an incident in Wallaceburg over the Thanksgiving weekend. Prime Minister Mark Carney is headed back to Ottawa after taking part in a Middle East Peace Summit in Egypt. Canadian economist Peter Howitt is one of three researchers who won the Nobel Prize in Economics. The Toronto Blue Jays are headed to Seattle down 2-0 in the A.L.C.S. 

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent says bylaw officers are now on the job, patrolling encampments and enforcing rules. CK police have charged a 40-year-old Blenheim man after he was allegedly caught driving a stolen motorcycle. Provincial police will be out on the roads this long weekend, ensuring area highways are safe. A new survey has been launched at the Chatham-Kent Public Library. Nordic Flame fire pits sold at Giant Tiger have been recalled. Stats Canada says crime in Canada is closing the gap with the U.S. A longstanding Thanksgiving weekend tradition returns to Brigden for a 175th year.

The municipality has contracted by-law officers to patrol encampments in Chatham-Kent. Provincial police will be holding an annual traffic safety blitz this long weekend called "Operation Impact." The Chatham-Kent Public Library is inviting the public to participate in a new survey. The provincial government is increasing its funding for programs that keep students fed. The union representing Canada Post employees says it will switch from a countrywide strike to rotating strikes starting Saturday morning. Canada's unemployment rate held steady at 7.1% last month. "Home Grown, Home Made, Farm Fresh" is the theme of the 175th Brigden Fall Fair.

CK police have charged a 65-year-old man from Wheatley with assault. No one was injured during a house fire in Chatham earlier this week. If you've ever wanted to try out a class at the YMCA, tomorrow's your chance to do so for free. A new Nanos poll shows that 4 in 5 Canadians believe boycotting U.S.-made goods, or avoiding travel to the United States, can help strengthen Canada's bargaining position. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is calling for immediate humanitarian aid to be allowed into Gaza following the news of a peace deal. The Chatham Maroons will be hosting a "Breast Cancer Awareness Night."

The Chatham-Kent Police Service has launched an online survey to gather feedback on policing priorities and strategies. CK Police has also launched a new online tool to make reporting non-emergency crimes faster and easier. The U.S. Commerce Secretary says it's America First, Canada second, when it comes to the auto sector. And the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Yankees to book their spot in the American League Championship Series. 

Firefighters from across Chatham-Kent will be out all month for CHiRP Day in CK. A 46-year-old woman is facing an assault charge after an argument got out of hand. The Sisters Strain are shining a light on Chatham-Kent's housing and homelessness crisis. The union representing striking Canada Post employees plans to meet with Procurement Minister Joel Lightbound to ask for a rollback of recent changes. Prime Minister Mark Carney has reportedly pitched the revival of the Keystone XL pipeline in exchange for American support of Canadian steel and aluminum.

There is a frost advisory in effect for the area. The housing and homelessness crisis in Chatham-Kent will be in the spotlight thanks to a new film. Three companies are reportedly interested in buying the Diageo bottling plant in Amherstburg. Canada's Prime Minister is on his way home from Washington with no new deals. The union representing striking Canada Post employees plans to meet with Procurement Minister Joel Lightbound following his announcement about impending changes to the Crown corporation. Let us know if you plan to spend less this Christmas in our daily poll.

The bid for the Chatham-Kent Community Hub project came in nearly $4 million under budget, but some councillors still aren't on board. 'Fresh Meat', a horror film shot at the old Chatham jail, will premiere at the Chatham Capitol Theatre on November 1st. The Toronto Blue Jays were unable to sweep the Yankees in the A.L.D.S. as they lost 9-6 to New York.

The bid for the proposed Chatham-Kent Community Hub project has come in $4 million under budget. Chatham-Kent council voted down two motions that would have allowed roughly 30 wind turbines to be built near Ridgetown. The U.S. government announced that it will impose a duty on large trucks manufactured outside the country, including those made in Canada.

A fallen piece of furniture is being blamed for a fatal collision in Chatham-Kent. CK police have arrested a 28-year-old man after a pregnant woman was injured in Wallaceburg. In a break from tradition, Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal government now plans to table the federal budget in the fall instead of spring. The day before his sit-down with U.S. President Donald Trump, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre had some scathing words for Canada's Prime Minister. Nobel Prize week has opened with the announcement of shared winners for the prize in medicine.

Chatham-Kent councillors will contemplate some long-term energy investments during Monday's meeting. MPs will be looking for answers today, as Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is set to appear at a parliamentary committee about Canada's budget. Let us know if you think Mark Carney will come back from Washington with a tariff-ending deal. A Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers' Leadership Summit in Quebec City is wrapping up. Ontario and Ottawa have signed a bilateral agreement to improve French instruction from preschool to post-secondary school. France's new prime minister, Sebastien Lecornu, has resigned after less than a month on the job.

A solar developer is asking Chatham-Kent council to lease two pieces of municipally owned industrial land. Two wind developers will also be seeking council support tonight to build large wind farms near Ridgetown. Get ready to pay more for your morning coffee at Tim Horton's, and the Toronto Blue Jays are just one win away from advancing to the American League Championship Series after beating the Yankees 13-7. 

Listen to the Noon News for Chatham-Kent for Saturday, October 4, 2025.

Listen to Chatham-Kent morning news for Saturday, October 4, 2025