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What's Happening in Chatham-Kent Today — Tuesday, October 13
A sunny, summery 29° Tuesday, a Chatham park project wraps up, and NatureCK questions the candidates
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Morning, CK. The sun takes over today and we're headed for a summery 29° this afternoon. Here's your Tuesday rundown.
⛽ Gas Prices
Regular: Chatham stations run from 174.3¢/L at the Shell on Junction Ave to 174.9¢ at most stations, with a few at 175.5¢ to 176.6¢. Two Grand Ave E stations sit higher at 179.4¢ and 179.5¢. Blenheim runs 174.9¢ to 177.9¢, Charing Cross is 176.5¢, Thamesville 176.9¢, and 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
A mix of sun and cloud at 8 AM and 18°, then mainly sunny from 9 AM. It's 23° by noon, 27° at 3 PM, and a high of 29° around 5 PM. The evening stays mild: 26° at 7 PM, 23° by 9 PM, and 19° at midnight, with clouds building after dark. A 20% chance of precipitation through the day.
🌳 Major Story — J.G. Taylor Park Revitalization Is Complete
The J.G. Taylor Park Revitalization Committee has announced that the final phase of the park's makeover is done, closing out a three-year community effort in Chatham.
The project was completed over five phases and expanded recreation, accessibility and community gathering opportunities at what the committee describes as one of Chatham-Kent's busiest parks. Read more at Sydenham Current →
🌿 Major Story — NatureCK Asks Election Candidates About Nature
NatureCK has sent the same five questions on nature, biodiversity and the natural world to candidates for mayor and council ahead of the municipal election.
There are 85 candidates listed. NatureCK was able to email 76 of them; nine had no registered email address available, and the group says those candidates are welcome to get in touch.
📰 Today's Quick Stories
🔥 Walpole Island Fire Department urges smoke detector checks. The department reminds residents to test detectors monthly, replace batteries once a year or when the alarm chirps, and replace the whole unit every 10 years. Sydenham Current
🎤 Tom Arnold opens the Capitol Theatre's 2026-27 season. The comedian brings his "Crazy X-Wife" tour to Chatham on Friday, Oct. 23 at 8 PM. Sydenham Current
🎪 Together CK Grant info session is Thursday. It runs Oct. 15, 6 to 8 PM, in person at the Capitol Theatre Rotary Lounge. Applications for 2027 events and projects close Oct. 31. 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 start Thursday, Oct. 15 and run through Oct. 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 →
🎉 Coming Up
Today, Tue., Oct. 13 — Family doctor registration clinic, 9 AM to 7 PM, CK Family Health Team office, McNaughton Ave, Wallaceburg. Nothing else listed on our events page.
Every night — Wallaceburg Hometown Bingo, 1416 Dufferin Ave. Doors open at 5 PM, bingo starts at 7 PM.
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.
Fri., Oct. 23 — Tom Arnold: My Crazy X-Wife, 8 PM, Capitol Theatre ($55-$70).
Sun., Oct. 25 — Tom Waits Appreciation Congregation, Old Czech Hall, 116 John St. E, Dresden. Details →
See the full lineup at cknow.ca/events →