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What's Happening in Chatham-Kent Today — Monday, October 12
Thanksgiving Monday: a 26° day, a bus rollover update, and the latest opioid report
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Happy Thanksgiving, CK. It's a mainly cloudy start, but the sun breaks through by midday and we're headed to 26° this afternoon. Plenty is closed today, so here's your Monday rundown.
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⛽ Gas Prices
Regular: Chatham stations run from 174.8¢/L at the Petro-Canada on Grand Ave W to 176.9¢, with two outliers at 178.9¢ (Esso, St Clair St) and 179.5¢ (Mobil, Grand Ave E). Charing Cross is 176.5¢, Blenheim 177.7¢ to 177.9¢, Thamesville 177.9¢ and Ridgetown 179.9¢. Dresden ranges from 175.9¢ to 184.9¢ depending on the station. Lowest around is Moraviantown First Nation at 147.9¢ to 154.7¢.
Diesel: Chatham ranges from 255.3¢ (Shell, Junction Ave) to 259.9¢ at most stations, with the Pioneer on St Clair St at 255.9¢ and one Mobil on Grand Ave E reporting 287.3¢. Moraviantown is lowest at 234.9¢ to 236.9¢.
☀️ Weather
Mainly cloudy this morning: 15° at 8 AM and 20° by 11 AM. A mix of sun and cloud takes over from noon, reaching 25° by 3 PM and a high of 26° around 5 PM. The evening is partly cloudy and cooling to 22° by 10 PM, then clear overnight with a low near 19°. Only a 10 to 20% chance of precipitation all day.
🚌 Major Story — Update: Ten Taken to Hospital After Bus Rollover on Hwy 401 Off-Ramp
An update on yesterday's story. OPP say ten people were taken to hospital as a precaution after a bus rolled over on the Highway 401 westbound off-ramp at Bloomfield Road. OPP had initially reported five.
The ramp was closed during the single-vehicle rollover, and drivers were asked to avoid the area. Read more at Sydenham Current → · CK News Today →
📋 Major Story — Chatham-Kent's Latest Opioid Report Shows a Sharp Rise in Deaths
Chatham-Kent Public Health's latest opioid surveillance report counts 34 suspected overdose deaths among residents from Jan. 1 to Aug. 31, 2026, about triple the same stretch last year. Six of those deaths were in August, up from three in July.
Emergency calls moved the other way last month. Paramedics responded to 21 suspected opioid overdose calls in August, down 43% from July, and Chatham-Kent Health Alliance emergency departments recorded seven opioid overdose visits, down 73% from 26 in July.
📰 Today's Quick Stories
🚫 What's closed today. Municipal offices, all arenas, the Capitol and Kiwanis theatres, the Chatham-Kent Museum and Thames Art Gallery are closed for the holiday. Sydenham Current
🏥 Health Alliance adjusts services today. Some services at the Chatham and Wallaceburg sites are altered for the holiday. Some outpatient diagnostic tests are going ahead, and patients with scheduled tests are advised to attend their appointments. Sydenham Current
🛒 Dresden Foodland is open today, 7 AM to 5 PM. The store says it's stocked for holiday meals, with prepared dishes, sides and desserts. Sydenham Current
🎪 Together CK Grant applications close Oct. 31. The municipality is funding 2027 events and projects: up to $25,000 for large events, $5,000 for small events and $10,000 for community projects, capped at 50% of an applicant's budget. An information session runs Thursday, Oct. 15, 6 to 8 PM, in person at the Capitol Theatre Rotary Lounge. CK News Today
🩺 Family doctor registration clinics. The Chatham-Kent Ontario Health Team is helping residents find a family doctor or nurse practitioner: tomorrow, Oct. 13, 9 AM to 7 PM at the CK Family Health Team office on McNaughton Avenue in Wallaceburg, and Oct. 29, 3 to 7 PM at the Wheelhouse in Dresden. 99.1 FM CKXS
🤧 No seasonal care clinic in Chatham this fall. The Health Alliance confirms the trailer clinic outside the Chatham hospital won't reopen for the 2026-27 respiratory season. About 1,600 people used it in its first season and 1,300 in its second. The Health Alliance is asking residents to plan ahead for flu shots through their health-care provider or a local pharmacy. The Chatham Voice
🏡 Maple City Homes wins a national award. The Chatham-Kent builder was named the 2026 ENERGY STAR for New Homes Builder of the Year in the small-size category by Natural Resources Canada. Sydenham Current
🗳️ Reminder: online voting closes Friday at 4 PM. You'll need the Voting PIN mailed to you and your date of birth. Advance polls run Oct. 15 to 17.
🗳️ The CKNow Election Tracker. Find your ward, your candidates, and your voting location all in one place, with local coverage on each candidate. No AI involved: every detail comes word-for-word from local news and the candidates themselves. Check it out at cknow.ca/vote
📌 Community Bulletin
Post yours free at cknow.ca/bulletin
🙋 Volunteers Wanted — Chatham-Kent Boards & Committees. The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is accepting applications from residents interested in serving on local boards and committees. Applications are open through October 30. Learn more →
🎃 Halloween Bash at the Barn — Blenheim. Head to Red Barn Brewing on October 23 for a Halloween fundraiser supporting the Children's Treatment Centre Foundation of Chatham-Kent. Live music, costumes and more. Event details →
🎨 Local Vendors Wanted — Blenheim. The Garage Gallery is welcoming local makers and artisans to participate in upcoming Saturday markets. There is currently no vendor fee, and sellers keep their earnings. Learn more →
🎉 Coming Up
Today, Mon., Oct. 12 (Thanksgiving) — Nothing listed on our events page. Municipal offices, arenas, theatres and museums are closed.
Every night — Wallaceburg Hometown Bingo, 1416 Dufferin Ave. Doors open at 5 PM, bingo starts at 7 PM.
Tue., Oct. 13 — Family doctor registration clinic, 9 AM to 7 PM, CK Family Health Team office, McNaughton Ave, Wallaceburg.
Wed., Oct. 14 — Master Forger Paint Night: Peter Doig, 6 PM, Thames Art Gallery ($40). Movie Night: The Devil Wears Prada 2, 7 PM, Capitol Theatre ($7).
Oct. 15-17 — Advance polls open. Online voting closes Oct. 16 at 4 PM. Thu., Oct. 15: Together CK Grant information session, 6 PM, Capitol Theatre Rotary Lounge. Fri., Oct. 16: Wallaceburg Haunted Museum, 7 PM ($5); The Comic Strippers, 7:30 PM, Capitol Theatre. Sat., Oct. 17: CK Animal Rescue Dog Coat and Sweater Sale, 9 AM, Active Lifestyles Centre; Neil Diamond Tribute Show, 7:30 PM, Capitol Theatre ($66.50); Hellarious, 8 PM, Kiwanis Theatre.
Sun., Oct. 25 — Tom Waits Appreciation Congregation, Old Czech Hall, 116 John St. E, Dresden. Details →
See the full lineup at cknow.ca/events →