What's Happening in Chatham-Kent Today — Saturday, October 10

Morning, CK. It's a warm, mostly sunny Saturday on the Thanksgiving long weekend, and there's plenty to know before you head out, including what's closed Monday. Here's the rundown.

⛽ Gas Prices

Regular: Chatham stations run from 176.6¢/L at the Esso on Queen St up to 179.5¢, with most between 177.3¢ and 178.5¢. Thamesville and Dresden sit near 177.9¢, Blenheim runs 178.7¢ to 179.9¢, and Ridgetown is 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 one Petro-Canada reporting 269.9¢. Moraviantown is lowest at 234.9¢ to 236.9¢.

GasBuddy Chatham · cknow.ca/gas-prices

☀️ Weather

A warm one. A mix of sun and cloud with a high of 24° (humidex 26), and a south wind picking up to 20 km/h late in the morning. Tonight turns cloudy with rain beginning after midnight and a low of 14°. Sunday is the wet day: periods of rain, 60% chance of precipitation, high 19°. Thanksgiving Monday is a mix of sun and cloud with a 40% chance of showers and a high of 23°.

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☀️ Major Story — Saturday Is the Pick of the Long Weekend

If you're planning outdoor activities this Thanksgiving weekend, do them today. Expect sun and clouds with a high of 24°, but rain will start after midnight. Sunday will be rainy, so events like the markets, Kids Club trick-or-treat in Chatham, and Garage Gallery in Blenheim are well-timed for dry weather. For Monday gatherings, expect sun and clouds with a 40% chance of showers and a high of 23°, so have a backup plan for outdoor events.

Heads up for Monday: Chatham-Kent municipal offices and most services are closed Thanksgiving Monday, Oct. 12. That includes all arenas, the Chatham Capitol Theatre, Kiwanis Theatre, CKTickets Box Office, Chatham Cultural Centre, Chatham-Kent Museum, Thames Art Gallery and ARTspace. Ridge House Museum and Milner House are closed for the season. Read more at Sydenham Current → · Business closures on CK News Today →

The full list of what's on today and through the weekend is below, and you can always find the latest at cknow.ca/events.

🗳️ Major Story — Online Voting Is Open, and You'll Need Your Voting PIN

Online voting for the municipal election is open until Friday, Oct. 16 at 4 PM. You will need the Voting PIN that was mailed to you, and you'll also enter your date of birth. If you don't plan to vote, you can still log in and say so.

Prefer to vote in person? Advance polls run Oct. 15 (noon to 7 PM), Oct. 16 (10 AM to 4 PM) and Oct. 17 (10 AM to 4 PM), with locations including the John D. Bradley Centre in Chatham plus sites in Wallaceburg, Blenheim, Ridgetown, Tilbury and Dresden. Election day is Monday, Oct. 26.

Read more on CK News Today → · Find your ward and candidates →

📰 Today's Quick Stories

🚔 Operation Impact this long weekend. Chatham-Kent police are joining services across Canada for the national road safety initiative, running Oct. 9 to 12, with officers watching for aggressive, distracted and impaired driving and for drivers without seatbelts. CK Police

🎙️ Mayoral candidate Lauren Anderson on Beyond the Headlines. Host Jaryn Vecchio talks with Anderson, one of seven people running for mayor, in episode 16. CK News Today

🦌 Thamesville man fined $5,000 for deer hunting violations. The Ontario Court of Justice heard he pleaded guilty to making a false statement in a document, hunting deer without a licence and possessing a void licence, among other offences, after a compliance check during a controlled hunt on Nov. 7, 2025. Sydenham Current

🚨 Two charged after weapon assault near Third Street Bridge. Two people face charges after a weapon-involved altercation near the Third Street Bridge in Chatham on Wednesday. Sydenham Current

🔥 Stolen vehicle burned on Wheatley bridge. A stolen vehicle was destroyed by fire on the Wheatley bridge. Sydenham Current

🎉 Alzheimer Society of Chatham-Kent turns 40. The society is marking four decades with an anniversary gala. Sydenham Current

📝 Together CK Grant now open for 2027. The municipality is accepting applications for events and projects planned for 2027. Sydenham Current

🏥 Province launches Emergency Department Action Team. Ontario has committed $47 million to shorten emergency department wait times. Sydenham Current

🎓 2,000+ new postsecondary seats for Southwest Ontario. The province is funding more than 2,000 additional spaces at colleges and universities in the region. Sydenham Current

💙 Hospice matching campaign. Every donation to the CK Hospice is being matched up to $100,000 by Willi and Nestor Kirenko. Donate here

🏥 Wallaceburg hospital redevelopment moves a step closer. The $50 million project has advanced to the next stage toward construction. CK News Today

🚪 Wallaceburg man charged with assault. A 42-year-old Wallaceburg man has been charged following allegations of assault, according to Friday's police briefs. CK News Today

🚗 Stolen Chrysler 300 recovered; youth charged. A 17-year-old from Dover Township has been charged after a Wallaceburg business on James Street reported the vehicle stolen from its rear parking area, and police recovered it. Sydenham Current

🚨 Wallaceburg resident charged with impaired and dangerous driving. OPP say an 18-year-old was charged after a traffic complaint on St. Clair Parkway in St. Clair Township on Wednesday shortly before 5 PM. Sydenham Current

🐕 Missing dog in Wallaceburg. Rapunzel, a very friendly mixed shepherd retriever wearing a collar, is missing from the Bridal Path and Murray Street area. Her family is asking anyone who sees her to get in touch. Sydenham Current

🦃 Turkey Dinner Poutine at Big Chief Drive-In. For a limited time: steak-cut fries with sliced turkey, homemade stuffing, corn, gravy, cranberries and a dinner bun. 5001 Dufferin Ave, Wallaceburg, 519-627-9455. Delivery available through Saturday. Sydenham Current

🗳️ 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, Sat., Oct. 10 — Ridgetown Farmers Market, 8 AM; Chatham Farmers Market, 9 AM-2 PM, 100 King St W; Kids Club: Trick-or-Treat Imagination Station, 9 AM, CK Museum (free); The Garage Gallery, 10 AM, Blenheim (free); Whole Lotta Love: A Tribute to Led Zeppelin, 7:30 PM, Capitol Theatre ($65).

Every night — Wallaceburg Hometown Bingo, 1416 Dufferin Ave. Doors open at 5 PM, bingo starts at 7 PM.

Sun., Oct. 11 — Nothing listed yet on our events page. Rain is in the forecast.

Mon., Oct. 12 (Thanksgiving) — Municipal offices, arenas, theatres and museums are closed. Check cknow.ca/events for late additions.

Oct. 15-17 — Advance polls open. Online voting closes Oct. 16 at 4 PM.

Sun., Oct. 25 — Tom Waits Appreciation Congregation, Old Czech Hall, 116 John St. E, Dresden. Details →

See the full lineup at cknow.ca/events →