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What's Happening in Chatham-Kent Today — Tuesday, October 6
Council extends a pilot encampment committee at its final meeting of the term, and Chatham-Kent gets its first fall frost advisory
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Morning, CK. A decision from council's last meeting of the term, and the first frost of the fall. Here's Tuesday.
⛽ Gas & ☀️ Weather
Gas (Regular): Prices around Chatham range from 169.7¢ at Shell (191 Keil Dr S) up to 171.9¢ at Esso (410 Queen St) 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, then a lovely afternoon. Morning begins at 5° (feels 3°) and mainly sunny, with gusts to 30 km/h. Afternoon warms to 17° under sunny skies. Evening cools to 13° and stays clear, with the wind picking up. Overnight holds at 13° (feels 11°), with southwest gusts up to 42 km/h.
🏛️ Major Story — Council Extends Pilot Encampment Committee at Final Meeting of the Term
Chatham-Kent council voted to extend a pilot committee focused on managing encampments, at its final meeting of this term. The decision reflects continuing tension within council over how to approach encampments in the municipality.
❄️ Major Story — Chatham-Kent Gets Its First Fall Frost Advisory
Environment Canada issued Chatham-Kent's first fall frost advisory, covering Monday night into early this morning, with temperatures expected to fall near the freezing mark. Damage to plants, trees and crops was possible, and residents were encouraged to cover cold-sensitive plants. CK News Today reports that October is still expected to run warmer than average overall.
📰 Today's Quick Stories
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🚨 Chatham man faces eight charges after alleged break-in and assault. Police say a 27-year-old man was charged after an incident on Oct. 4 and allegedly breached court-ordered conditions. Read more →
🚗 Dover Township woman charged after hitting a telephone pole. The 40-year-old was charged after a single-vehicle collision on Grande River Line on Oct. 4. No injuries were reported. Read more →
🎉 Coming Up
Wed., Oct. 7 — Ward 4 and mayoral candidates meet-and-greet, Dover Rod & Gun Club, Pain Court, 6:30 PM. Also: Movie Night: Disclosure Day, 7 PM, Capitol Theatre ($7).
Thu., Oct. 8 — Online voting opens at 10 AM.
Fri., Oct. 9 — Girls Nite Out, 7:30 PM, Kiwanis Theatre ($55).
Sat., Oct. 10 — Whole Lotta Love: A Tribute to Led Zeppelin, 7:30 PM, Capitol Theatre ($65).
See the full lineup at cknow.ca/events →