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What's Happening in Chatham-Kent Today — Sunday, August 9
Seth Griffith backs OHL expansion for CK, addictions recovery facility under consideration, WAMBO wraps up, beautiful Sunday ahead
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Good morning, Chatham-Kent. A beautiful Sunday ahead — mainly sunny and 27° this afternoon. Get your outdoor plans done before dinner though, as heavy rain rolls in tonight. Here's your Sunday roundup. 👇
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Gas: Holding steady at 158.9¢ regular — no change from yesterday. Premium 190.9¢, Diesel 205.9¢.
Weather: A tale of two halves. Morning starts cool at 18° with mainly sunny skies — a great window to get outside early. Afternoon warms to 27° (feels 33°), still mostly sunny with just a 20% shower chance. Then the rain arrives — evening brings a 60% shower chance and overnight jumps to 90% chance of rain, 2–4mm. Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts.
⚓ Major Story — WAMBO 2026 Wraps Up: Nearly 250 Vehicles and Massive Crowds Hit Wallaceburg
The 38th Wallaceburg Antique Motor and Boat Outing brought nearly 250 classic and antique vehicles — plus dozens of beautiful boats moored along the Sydenham River — to downtown Wallaceburg on Friday and Saturday. Tens of thousands of visitors packed the streets for what was by all accounts one of the biggest WAMBO weekends in recent memory.
The expanded entertainment lineup this year — with added performances from the Wallaceburg Arts Council, a 50-50 draw running all day Saturday, and WAMBO @ the Museum at the Wallaceburg Museum — gave the event more depth than previous years. Local businesses reported strong foot traffic throughout the weekend, with WAMBO specials running across downtown.
The Chatham Daily News was on the ground with photos — worth a look if you missed it or want to relive the weekend.
🏥 Major Story — CK Considers Transferring Former Care Facility for Addictions Recovery
Chatham-Kent council is weighing a significant decision — transferring a former long-term care facility at 110 Sandys Street to The Quiring Foundation, which would use it for addictions treatment and recovery services.
This would be a meaningful step for a community that, like many across Ontario, has been grappling with the impacts of addiction on families and neighbourhoods. A dedicated facility in CK would give residents access to local support rather than having to travel for treatment.
Council is still considering the move — worth watching as it progresses.
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📰 Today's Quick Stories
🏒 Seth Griffith backs potential OHL team for Chatham-Kent. Wallaceburg's own Seth Griffith — captain of the Bakersfield Condors in the AHL — has expressed support for a potential OHL expansion team in CK. Nothing is confirmed yet, but it's a conversation worth following. Read on CK News Today →
🏘️ Council to consider motion on multi-bedroom rental housing loss. CK council will vote on a motion to advocate against the loss of multi-bedroom rental housing across the municipality. Read on Sydenham Current →
⚾ Barnstormers on a four-game losing streak. The CK Barnstormers dropped their fourth consecutive game Friday, falling 8–5 to the Hamilton Cardinals. Read in the Chatham Daily News →
🏆 Athletes Fuel Cup marks 10 years. A local sporting institution in CK is celebrating its tenth anniversary — a nice milestone for grassroots sport. Read more →
🎒 Operation Backpack still collecting school supplies. FreeHelp CK's 7th annual Operation Backpack is still accepting donations of backpacks and school supplies ahead of the school year. Find out how to donate →
🏛️ CK Museum survey open until August 17. A reminder — the municipality's survey on what the new CK Museum should preserve is still open. Takes 10–15 minutes. Take the survey →
🥋 Beginner Tai Chi classes starting in September. A new beginner program launches in CK this fall — a great low-impact option worth knowing about. Read on Sydenham Current →
🚨 One injured in Highway 401 crash in CK. A collision on Hwy 401 resulted in one person being taken to hospital. Read on CK News Today →
🗓️ Today in Chatham-Kent
🎭 Optifest — Victoria Park, Bothwell (12–4pm). Final day of Optifest. A great Sunday afternoon outing before the rain arrives tonight.
🧘 SUP Yoga — 6pm. Sunday evening paddleboard yoga session continues.
🎰 Wallaceburg Hometown Bingo — 1416 Dufferin Ave, doors 5pm, games 7pm.
☔ Heads up — heavy rain tonight. 90% chance of 2–4mm overnight. Enjoy the sunshine now and stay in this evening.
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