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What's Happening in Chatham-Kent Today — Sunday, October 4
Chatham-Kent rejects a proposal to allow ATVs on the CASO Trail, and CK Hospice marks 10 years with an October 23 benefit gala
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Morning, CK. A decision on the CASO Trail, and a milestone for CK Hospice worth marking on your calendar. Here's Sunday.
⛽ Gas & ☀️ Weather
Gas (Regular): Prices around Chatham range from 170.8¢ at Petro-Canada (5 Grand Ave W) up to 175.9¢ at Mobil (664 Grand Ave E) today.
Gas (Diesel): Diesel ranges from 255.9¢ at Pioneer (679 St Clair St) and Mobil & Superstore (791 St Clair St) up to 269.9¢ at Petro-Canada (5 Grand Ave W). Check today's cheapest stations on GasBuddy →
Weather: A chilly start that turns into a lovely afternoon. Morning begins at 7° (feels 6°) with a chance of a shower and gusts to 29 km/h. Afternoon warms to 20° and mainly sunny. Evening cools to 17° and turns partly cloudy. Overnight settles at 9° and clear.
🚫 Major Story — Proposal to Allow ATVs on the CASO Trail Rejected
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has rejected a proposal to permit all-terrain vehicles on the CASO Trail in Ridgetown. The decision responds to community concerns about recreational vehicle access on the popular trail.
Why it matters to CK: Trails like this tend to pull in walkers, cyclists, and families, and a decision like this is really about who the trail is for. For anyone who uses it, the status quo stays as it is.
💙 Major Story — Hospice Benefit Gala Marks 10 Years of Care in CK
Chatham-Kent Hospice is celebrating 10 years of service with a benefit gala on October 23 at the Chatham Armoury. The formal evening will feature a gourmet meal and a silent auction in support of the hospice's care programs.
Why it matters to CK: Ten years is a real milestone for a service most families hope they won't need but are deeply grateful to have. It's also a good chance to support it directly, and it follows a month of strong community fundraising for Hospice, from the cyclist's long ride to the weekend's events.
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🎉 Happening Today
📍 Chatham Wedding Expo Fall 2026 — Retro Suites Hotel
📍 Farley Foundation Fundraiser Walk & BBQ — 10 AM, Peers Wetland, Wallaceburg
📍 Wallaceburg Concert Band — 2 PM, Capitol Theatre, free
📍 Dresden Christian Concerts — 6:30 PM, Rotary Park, Dresden
Coming up: Online voting for the municipal election opens this Thursday, Oct. 8 at 10 AM. See the full lineup at cknow.ca/events →