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What's Happening in Chatham-Kent Today — Saturday, August 29
A Wallaceburg encampment relocates, a Pain Court swimmer eyes the world stage, and Crowfest turns 5
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Morning, CK. A housing story worth watching, a homegrown swimmer with big goals, and a packed day of events across town — including one marking its 5th birthday. Here's Saturday.
⛽ Gas & ☀️ Weather
Gas: Prices around Chatham range from 158.6¢ at Petro-Canada (5 Grand Ave W) up to 164.7¢ today. Check today's cheapest stations on GasBuddy →
Weather: A great late-summer weekend day. Morning starts mild at 18° and mainly sunny. Afternoon warms to 25° (feels 29°), still mainly sunny. Evening cools to 22° and turns partly cloudy, settling at 21° overnight with a 30% chance of showers.
🏕️ Major Story — Wallaceburg Encampment Relocated to Base Line Road
The homeless encampment that had been set up in Wallaceburg has been disbanded and moved to a new site on Base Line Road, which the municipality says meets its criteria for encampment locations.
📰 Today's Quick Stories
🏊 Pain Court swimmer eyes the world stage. Gavin Schinkelshoek is preparing to compete internationally, carrying Pain Court's name into the world swimming scene. Read on Chatham Daily News →
🎙️ Beyond the Headlines: Michael Bondy. The latest episode of CK News Today's interview series sits down with mayoral candidate Michael Bondy. Watch/listen →
🚗 Dangerous driving charge after bodily harm. A 27-year-old Chatham man was arrested on Blythewood Avenue for dangerous operation causing bodily harm, along with four counts of operating while prohibited and driving while suspended. He was released with a future court date. Read more →
🏠 Woman arrested on break and enter, assault charges. A 40-year-old Chatham woman was arrested on Park Street facing break and enter, assault, mischief, and uttering threats charges, along with two counts of failing to attend court. Read more →
🗳️ What CK readers said. Last week we asked what would most help Chatham-Kent's economy grow. "More local jobs & business investment" ran away with it — 50% of the vote, more than double the next closest answer (a revitalized downtown and retail scene).
🚗 Highway 401 rollover, minor injuries. A rollover collision on Hwy. 401 resulted in minor injuries; no further details on cause released yet. Read on CK News Today →
🎉 Happening Today
🐦 Crowfest — 5th Anniversary. Chatham-Kent's Crowfest marks five years with new world record attempts and an expanded lineup. Details →
🤼 Chatham Kinsmen Club presents IPW — 7:00 PM, Erickson Arena. Independent pro wrestling fundraiser supporting the Kinsmen's community work.
🕯️ Candle Making Workshop with Rio — 6:00 PM, Artisan Vibes, 101 King St W.
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