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What's Happening in Chatham-Kent Today — Tuesday, September 15
Chatham-Kent is in the running for a $1.9 billion clean-energy manufacturing facility \u2014 the largest single investment in the municipality's history
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Morning, CK. I do apologize for the lack of posts these past few days — I've been under the weather, but I'm back now! Here's Tuesday.
⛽ Gas & ☀️ Weather
Gas: Prices around Chatham range from 171.3¢ at Shell (100 Junction Ave) up to 175.5¢ at UPI Energy today. Check today's cheapest stations on GasBuddy →
Weather: An unsettled day building toward a stormy night. Morning starts at 19° with a mix of sun and clouds and gusty south winds to 43 km/h. Afternoon warms to 25° (feels 31°), cloudy with sunny breaks. Evening holds at 24° but brings a real risk of strong thunderstorms with a 70% chance of rain. Overnight, that risk climbs further — 90% chance of rain and up to 5mm, so keep an eye on the sky tonight.
💰 Major Story — CK in the Running for a $1.9 Billion Clean-Energy Project
Chatham-Kent has been identified as the destination for a major clean-energy manufacturing investment, with officials saying it would represent the largest single investment in the municipality's history. A company is eyeing CK for a $1.9 billion facility, with the opportunity featured as part of the Canada Investment Summit in Toronto on September 14-15 — a first-of-its-kind event hosted by the Prime Minister in partnership with the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board, spotlighting Canadian communities positioned to attract major new investment.
📈 Major Story — CK's 2025 Budget Ends Up in the Black
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent reported an operating budget surplus of nearly $225,000 for 2025.
📰 Today's Quick Stories
🕊️ Pedestrian dies after Walpole Island crash. OPP are investigating after a pedestrian died in a collision with an SUV on Saturday. Read more →
🚨 Man charged after shooting threat allegation. Read more →
🚑 CK EMS launching new medical dispatch system this fall. The upgrade is designed to improve how emergency calls are prioritized and responded to. Read more →
🐶 Dog photo contest smashes fundraising goal. Pet and Wildlife Rescue raised over $31,000 for local animal care — well past their original target. Read more →
🎖️ Field of Honour event returns to Chatham. The Black Historical Society and Black Mecca Museum are hosting the annual event celebrating a historical Black baseball team as the season wraps up. Read more →
📊 Hate crimes edge up in CK, still well below Ontario average. A new 10-year safety assessment shows local rates rising slightly but remaining significantly lower than the provincial average. Read more →
🏒 Maroons open season with two impressive wins. Read more →
🚧 Intersection improvements starting at Park Ave E and Sass Road. Read more →
🗳️ Two more names on the public trustee ballot. Barb Pelgrims and David Pierce have both entered public board trustee races. See the full candidate list →
🎉 Happening This Week
CrowFest opens tomorrow night — check the full event schedule → for everything on this year's lineup.
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