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What's Happening in Chatham-Kent Today — Tuesday, September 29
CK's Terry Fox Runs raise over $100,000 for cancer research, and a respiratory outbreak is declared at Riverview Gardens
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Morning, CK. I was literally in the middle of putting today's newsletter together when word came in that Mike's Place had burned down overnight, so this one got a last-minute rewrite. Also: a wonderful result from the weekend's Terry Fox Runs, and a health notice worth knowing if you have a loved one at Riverview Gardens. Here's Tuesday.
⛽ Gas & ☀️ Weather
Gas (Regular): Prices around Chatham range from 175.9¢ at Canadian Tire (76 Keil Dr) 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 gorgeous day. Morning starts at 10° and mainly sunny. Afternoon warms nicely to 23° with sunny skies. Evening cools to 18° and stays mainly clear. Overnight settles at 15°, with clouds building back in.
🔥 Breaking — Fire Destroys Mike's Place Restaurant and Bar in Chatham
A fire has destroyed Mike's Place restaurant and bar in Chatham early this morning. No word yet on what caused the fire, a damage estimate, or whether there were any injuries. Queen Street was closed at Tweedsmuir Avenue, though crews were removing barricades as of this morning. The restaurant says on social media it will remain closed until it's rebuilt.
Mike's Place in Chatham following a fire on Tuesday, September 29. (Photo courtesy of Chris McLeod)
💚 Major Story — CK Terry Fox Runs Raise Over $100,000 for Cancer Research
This weekend's Chatham-Kent Terry Fox Runs raised more than $100,000 for cancer research, despite rainy conditions across the four run locations.
📰 Today's Quick Stories
🏥Respiratory Outbreak Declared at Riverview Gardens. Chatham-Kent Public Health has declared a respiratory outbreak on two units at Riverview Gardens long-term care home. Visitors are asked to postpone non-essential visits, and masks are required at all times on the affected units. Read more on Sydenham Current →
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🌫️ Fog advisory cancels school buses today. A yellow fog advisory is in effect across Chatham-Kent, and school buses have been cancelled for the day. Read more →
🚪 Doors Open Chatham-Kent returns Oct. 3 with 13 sites. Free, behind-the-scenes public access to spots you don't normally get to see. Read more →
⚖️ Tilbury murder trial transferred back to Chatham. A Tilbury woman charged with first-degree murder in her roommate's death will now be tried in Chatham after the location was previously moved elsewhere. Read more →
🏒 Maroons suffer first loss of the season. Dylan Richter scored a hat-trick in the losing effort against Stratford, five goals total across the weekend's two games. Read more →
🎃 Witch's Walk comes to downtown Chatham Oct. 17. Local businesses are organizing the afternoon fundraiser for the Chatham-Kent Women's Centre — dress as a witch and join in. Read more →
🌳 NatureCK leads fall tree planting in Chatham and Wallaceburg. Volunteers and students are invited to help with tree planting and pollinator habitat projects this fall. Read more →
🚗 Chatham man charged after hit and run near Thamesville. Read more →
🚨 Chatham man charged after alleged domestic assault. The 54-year-old was in breach of a probation order at the time. Read more →
🩺 CKHA maintaining strong staffing levels. A 2.4% vacancy rate suggests the health alliance is managing its workforce needs well. Read more →
🚒 Firefighters' union frustrated over lack of consultation on fire review. Read more →
🚶 Walpole Island First Nation announces fall cleanup week, Oct. 5-9. Place items at the end of your driveway for pickup; the same restrictions from the spring cleanup apply. Read more →