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What's Happening in Chatham-Kent Today — Wednesday, October 7
Chatham-Kent gets provincial funding for emergency care and health facility repairs, September home sales bounce back, and a Ward 2 councillor steps away
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Morning, CK. New provincial money for local health care, a steadier housing market, and a councillor stepping away. Here's Wednesday.
⛽ Gas & ☀️ Weather
Gas (Regular): Chatham stations range from 169.3¢ at Shell (100 Junction Ave) up to 171.9¢ at Esso (22216 Bloomfield Rd) today. The lowest listed prices are at Moraviantown First Nation, where Feral Fuels (14659 Selton Line) reports 151.9¢.
Gas (Diesel): Chatham diesel ranges from 255.9¢ at Mobil (791 St Clair St) and Pioneer (679 St Clair St) up to 269.9¢ at Petro-Canada (5 Grand Ave W). Peters Petro in Moraviantown First Nation (14615 Selton Line) reports 234.9¢.
Weather: A bright, windy day. Morning begins at 14° (feels 12°) and mainly sunny, with southwest gusts up to 48 km/h. Afternoon warms to 23° (feels 26°), still mainly sunny and gusty. Evening cools to 20° and mainly clear. Overnight settles at 12° and clear.
🏥 Major Story — CK Gets Provincial Funding to Speed Up Emergency Care, Repair Health Facilities
The Ontario government has provided funding to upgrade infrastructure and improve emergency care services at Chatham-Kent Community Health Centres and the Westover Treatment Centre in Thamesville. The investment is also intended to help hospitals in the region process ambulances more efficiently.
🏠 Major Story — September Home Sales Bounce Back as New Listings Stay Historically High
Home sales in Chatham-Kent returned to normal levels in September after a market dip, while new listings remain at historically high levels, according to local realtors. The rebound points to a stabilizing market.
📰 Today's Quick Stories
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🏛️ Ward 2 Councillor Ryan Doyle won't seek re-election. Doyle is stepping away from council after four years to spend more time with his family. Read more →
🗑️ York1 tries to ease public concerns over the Dresden project. The company provided information to local media to clarify details of its proposal. Read more →
🩺 Riverview Gardens adds four point-of-care ultrasound machines. The long-term care home says the new equipment will improve diagnostics and bedside care for residents. Read more →
🏍️ Three charged with stunt driving after complaint on St. Clair Street. A citizen's complaint about a group of motorcyclists driving dangerously on Oct. 3 led to three people being charged, and their motorcycles were impounded. Read more →
📚 Free will and estate planning session coming to the library in November. Lawyer Brad Langford presents it with the Ontario Bar Association for "Make a Will" Month. Read more →
📌 Community Bulletin
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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, Wed., Oct. 7 — Ward 4 and mayoral candidates meet-and-greet, Dover Rod & Gun Club, Pain Court, 6:30 PM. Also: Movie Night: Disclosure Day, 7 PM, Capitol Theatre ($7).
Thu., Oct. 8 — Online voting opens at 10 AM.
Fri., Oct. 9 — Parents Night Out, 6 PM, CK Museum ($26); Girls Nite Out, 7:30 PM, Kiwanis Theatre ($55).
Sat., Oct. 10 — Ridgetown Farmers Market, 8 AM; Kids Club: Trick-or-Treat Imagination Station, 9 AM, CK Museum (free); Whole Lotta Love: A Tribute to Led Zeppelin, 7:30 PM, Capitol Theatre ($65).
See the full lineup at cknow.ca/events →