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What's Happening in Chatham-Kent Today — Thursday, October 1
An airsoft gun triggers a school lockdown near CKSS that resolves safely, and a new rental renovation licence bylaw takes effect today
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Morning, CK. A scary moment near CKSS that resolved safely, and a new bylaw landlords need to know about starting today. Here's Thursday.
⛽ Gas & ☀️ Weather
Gas (Regular): Prices around Chatham range from 174.3¢ at Shell (100 Junction Ave) up to 178.9¢ at Esso (410 Queen St) today.
Gas (Diesel): Diesel ranges from 255.9¢ at Esso (404 St Clair St) up to 287.3¢ at Mobil (664 Grand Ave E). Check today's cheapest stations on GasBuddy →
Weather: A wet, blustery day building into a soaker overnight. Morning starts mild at 19° with showers and gusts to 36 km/h. Afternoon warms to 24° but stays mainly cloudy. Evening cools to 22° with more showers. Overnight is the one to watch — 15°, with a 100% chance of rain and up to 10mm expected.
🚨 Major Story — Airsoft Gun Triggers School Lockdown Near CKSS, Resolved Safely
A hold and secure order was triggered at multiple Chatham schools near Chatham-Kent Secondary School yesterday after a report of someone brandishing what appeared to be a firearm. Police investigated and located a young offender, recovering an airsoft replica rather than a real weapon.
🏠 Major Story — New Rental Renovation Licence Bylaw Takes Effect Today
Chatham-Kent's new Rental Renovation Licence Bylaw takes effect today, October 1. It requires landlords to obtain a licence before evicting tenants for major repairs or renovations. Council approved the bylaw back on June 22 to add local accountability to rental housing matters.
📰 Today's Quick Stories
🚒 Enbridge grants support Indigenous fire departments. Walpole Island, Kettle and Stony Point, and Saugeen First Nations each received $5,000 to support community safety programs. Read more →
🌱 CK Public Health seeks a volunteer community garden coordinator. A good fit if you're into gardening, community engagement, or local food systems. Read more →
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🎉 Coming Up
Today, Thu. Oct. 1 — Legion Branch 642 Chatham, 11 AM.
This weekend: Doors Open Chatham-Kent (Sat., 10 AM, 13 free sites), the Food Truck Festival (Sat., 12 PM, Cascades Casino, free), and the Wallaceburg Concert Band (Sun., 2 PM, Capitol Theatre, free) are just a few of the highlights.
See the full lineup at cknow.ca/events →