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What's Happening in Chatham-Kent Today — Sunday, October 11
Thanksgiving Sunday: a Hwy 401 bus rollover, event grants, and Monday's hospital hours
By CKNow··4 min read
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Happy Thanksgiving weekend, CK. Our email provider was down until noon today, so we're sending this out now to make sure you get all the news. Rain is wrapping up this afternoon, and Monday looks much nicer. Also, we're close to hitting 2,000 subscribers. Thank you for being here! Here's your Sunday rundown.
⛽ Gas Prices
Regular: Chatham stations run from 175.7¢/L at the Shell on Keil Dr S to 176.9¢ at most stations, with two Esso outliers at 178.9¢ (St Clair St) and 179.5¢ (Grand Ave E). Charing Cross is 176.5¢, Blenheim 177.7¢ to 177.9¢, Dresden and Thamesville 177.9¢, and Ridgetown is highest at 179.9¢. Lowest around is Moraviantown First Nation at 149.7¢ to 154.7¢.
Diesel: Chatham ranges from 255.3¢ (Shell, Junction Ave) to 259.9¢ at most stations, with Pioneer and Mobil on St Clair St at 255.9¢. Moraviantown is lowest at 234.9¢ to 236.9¢.
☀️ Weather
Periods of rain ending this afternoon, then cloudy with a 40% chance of showers. A southeast wind around 20 km/h, gusting to 40, eases near noon. High of 19°. Tonight brings fog patches and a low of 14°. Thanksgiving Monday is cloudy, clearing near noon as the morning fog dissipates, with a high of 24° (humidex 28), UV index 5, and a southwest wind gusting to 40 near noon. Monday night stays cloudy at times with a low of 18°.
🚌 Major Story — Bus Rolls Over on Hwy 401 Off-Ramp, Five Taken to Hospital
A bus rolled over on the westbound Highway 401 off-ramp at Bloomfield Road this morning, and five people were taken to hospital. It was a single-vehicle collision.
No further details on the injuries or the cause were available in the initial report. If you're travelling this long weekend, expect possible delays around the Bloomfield Road exit and give emergency crews room. Read more on CK News Today →
🎪 Major Story — Municipality Offering Grants for Local Events and Projects
Chatham-Kent is offering funding to local organizations for events and community projects. Large events can receive up to $25,000, small events up to $5,000, and community projects up to $10,000.
This is the funding stream connected to the Together CK Grant we flagged over the weekend, which is taking applications for events and projects planned for 2027. If your club, group or organization has an event in mind, it's worth a look.
📰 Today's Quick Stories
🏥 Health Alliance adjusts services for Thanksgiving Monday. Some services at the Chatham and Wallaceburg sites are altered, Oct. 12. Some outpatient diagnostic tests are going ahead, and patients with scheduled tests are advised to attend their appointments. Sydenham Current
📋 Public Health releases latest opioid report. Chatham-Kent Public Health's most recent report shows an increase in suspected opioid-related deaths, while EMS calls and hospital visits related to opioids have decreased. CK News Today
🚔 Mischief charge after trailer damaged. Police say a 62-year-old Harwich Township man struck the side of a transport trailer several times with a metal stake on River Line Thursday around 5:04 PM, and has been charged with mischief. Sydenham Current
🛠️ Women in Trades panel set for Nov. 3. A live panel discussion runs Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 5 PM at the John D. Bradley Centre, 565 Richmond St., as part of the Chatham-Kent Education and Training Fair. Sydenham Current
🎓 Training funding for three southwestern Ontario schools. The province has announced new funding for in-demand career training at three postsecondary institutions in the region. CK News Today
🗳️ 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
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🙋 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, Sun., Oct. 11 — Nothing listed on our events page. Rain ends this afternoon.
Every night — Wallaceburg Hometown Bingo, 1416 Dufferin Ave. Doors open at 5 PM, bingo starts at 7 PM.
Mon., Oct. 12 (Thanksgiving) — Municipal offices, arenas, theatres and museums are closed. Nothing else listed on our events page. Tue., Oct. 13 — Nothing listed yet.
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. 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 →