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What's Happening in Chatham-Kent Today — Saturday, September 19
Canadian Energies says its clean-energy plant could bring 4,200 jobs to CK, and the new Community Hub stays on time and on budget
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Morning, CK. A big number attached to that clean-energy project, good news on the new Community Hub, and an absolutely packed weekend of events ahead. Here's Saturday.
⛽ Gas & ☀️ Weather
Gas: Prices around Chatham are tightly packed at 169.4¢ for most stations, up to 186.7¢ at Mobil (664 Grand Ave E) today. Check today's cheapest stations on GasBuddy →
Weather: A wet one building through the day. Morning starts at 17° with cloudy showers. Afternoon holds at 20° with an 80% chance of rain (2-4mm). Evening brings steadier rain at 18°, with a 90% chance and up to 5mm. Overnight continues wet at 17°. If you're heading to any of today's outdoor events, bring a rain jacket.
💼 Major Story — 4,200 Jobs Promised if CK Lands Clean-Energy Manufacturing Plant
Canadian Energies Ltd. says its proposed $1.9 billion clean-energy manufacturing plant could create 4,200 jobs locally and across southwestern Ontario, should Chatham-Kent land the project.
🏗️ Major Story — New CK Community Hub Still on Time and on Budget
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent reports that the new Community Hub in downtown Chatham is progressing on schedule and within budget.
📰 Today's Quick Stories
🍹 World's largest Caesar poured at CrowFest. Organizers believe they set a new record at this year's festival. Read more →
📞 CK switches to new dispatch system Nov. 18. Read more →
🎳 Chatham bowler puts scholarship on hold to deal with health issue. Read more →
🎓 School board seeks applications for special education committee. Read more →
🚨 Chatham woman turns herself in on criminal harassment charge. Read more →
🚗 Harwich Township man charged with impaired driving after Wheatley Road collision. Read more →
🎙️ Beyond the Headlines: April Colby. The interview series sits down with the mayoral candidate. Watch/listen →
🗳️ Walpole Island heads to the polls. Read more →
📖 New Storybook Trail unveiled at Kingston Park. Read more →
🎉 Happening This Weekend
Saturday, Sept. 19
📍 CrowFest — King St, Chatham (10am–11pm)
📍 East Kent Hot Rods for Hospice — Cecil St, Ridgetown (8am–3pm)
📍 End of Summer Bash — Tilbury Arena (5pm–12am)
📍 Field of Honour — Fergie Jenkins Field, Chatham (11am–4pm)
📍 Kidney Walk — Mud Creek Park, Chatham (10am–3pm)
📍 PTG Dirt Hounds Seeded Beach Hunt — West Pavilion, Erieau Beach (8am–5pm)
📍 RM Cars and Coffee — Blenheim (8am–11am)
📍 Mum Fest 2026 — Ross' Nurserymen, 335 Indian Creek Rd E, Chatham (10am–3pm)
📍 KEGSCon 2026 — Retro Suites Hotel, 2 King St W, Chatham (8am–11:45pm)
📍 ADVenture Ride — departs Bob's Motorsport, 615 St. Clair St, Chatham (10am)
📍 Pop-Up Shop & Overstock Sale — 423 McNaughton Ave E, Chatham (10am–4pm)
📍 Saturday Morning Nexus Nights: Riftbound — Destination Retro, 49 Keil Dr S, Chatham (11am)
📍 CrowFest Costume Contest — Main Stage, downtown Chatham (1–4pm; part of CrowFest)
📍 Sand Stock 2026 — 109 Courthouse Lane, Chatham (gates 3pm; music 3:30–11pm)
📍 Saturdays at 7 Presents: ERAS — 85 William St S, Chatham (7pm; admission by donation)
Sunday, Sept. 20
📍 Blenheim Terry Fox Run — Memorial Park, Blenheim (8:30am–2pm)
📍 Habitat River Run — Enbridge Riverview Parking Lot, Chatham (7am–12pm)
📍 Tilbury Terry Fox Run — Ryder Hall, Tilbury Arena (11am–3pm)
📍 Wallaceburg Terry Fox Run — Civic Square Park, Wallaceburg (10am–12pm)
📍 Sunday Market Horse Show — TJ Stables, 837 Gregory Dr E, Chatham (9am–3pm)
📍 Canine Health & Emergency First Aid — 100 McFarlane Ave, Chatham (9am–5pm; registration deadline has passed)
📍 Community Showcase caps CK Welcome Week — details at Sydenham Current →
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