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What's Happening in Chatham-Kent Today — Tuesday, September 22
The province is investigating dead fish in the Thames River, and council moves forward with an extensive Fire and Rescue report
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Morning, CK. A concerning new development in the river story we've been following, plus council taking real action on the fire department situation. Here's Tuesday.
⛽ Gas & ☀️ Weather
Gas: Prices around Chatham range from 168.3¢ at Shell (100 Junction Ave) up to 169.9¢ at Esso (410 Queen St) today. Check today's cheapest stations on GasBuddy →
Weather: Another blustery day. Morning starts at 11° (feels 8°) with cloudy skies and sunny breaks, wind gusts up to 50 km/h. Afternoon warms to 18° but stays windy. Evening cools to 15° with a 40% chance of a shower. Overnight settles at 14°, still breezy with a chance of light rain.
🐟 Major Story — Province Investigating Dead Fish in the Thames River
Provincial authorities are investigating a concerning number of dead fish found in the Thames River in Chatham. The investigation aims to determine the cause and whether there's any environmental or public health risk, following the cleanup from the ethanol plant fire that had already expanded to the river last week.
🚒 Major Story — Council Moves Forward With Extensive Fire and Rescue Report
Chatham-Kent council is proceeding with a comprehensive Fire and Rescue report, following the firefighters' union's formal censure of Fire Chief Christopher Case and Assistant Chief Dan Parent.
📰 Today's Quick Stories
⚖️ More twists in two CK murder trials. A trial for a man accused of killing a Toronto-area woman in Chatham two years ago has been granted a change of venue, among other developments. Read more →
🚔 Impaired driving charge after Longwoods Road collision. Read more →
🥫 Fall food drive restocks CK food bank shelves. Read more →
🏒 Maroons extend win streak to four to start the season. Read more →
🩺 CKHA welcomes new psychiatrist Dr. Syed Awn Raza. Read more →
🍹 CrowFest officially sets the record. This year's festival confirmed a new Guinness World Record for the World's Largest Caesar Cocktail. Read more →
🥍 U13B Lakers claim gold at Aurora tournament. Read more →
🚶 Truth and Reconciliation Day walk planned on Walpole Island. Read more →
🎉 Happening Today & This Week
Today, Tuesday, Sept. 22
📍 Fifth Business Bookmark Unveiling — Thamesville Library (1:30pm)
📍 PEO Trivia Night & Licence Presentation — Sons of Kent Brewing Co., Chatham (6–9pm)
It's a big week ahead too — public sessions on the Water & Wastewater Master Plan, multiple Ward candidate nights, several farmers markets, and the Highgate Fair this Saturday. See the full updated events guide →
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