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Morning, CK. Good news to start the week — the water restriction has been lifted. Here's what's changed, plus a great local fundraising result and what's on for the week ahead.
⛽ Gas & ☀️ Weather
Gas: Prices around Chatham range from 158.5¢ at Petro-Canada (5 Grand Ave W) and Mobil (791 St Clair St) up to 169.7¢ today. Check today's cheapest stations on GasBuddy →
Weather: Hot and humid this afternoon at 29°, but with the humidity it'll feel more like 39° — there's also a real risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon (40% chance of rain). Evening cools slightly to 26° (feels 35°) and turns partly cloudy. Overnight settles at 23°, still muggy.
💧 Major Story — Emergency Water Restriction Lifted
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is lifting the emergency water restriction that's been in place for Chatham, Grande Pointe, Pain Court, Dover Centre, Mitchell's Bay, Dresden, Tupperville, Eberts, Prairie Siding, Thamesville, and Kent Bridge. Effective immediately, residents and businesses in those communities can resume normal water use — showering, laundry, and bathing are all back to normal. Restaurants, car washes, and laundromats are no longer being asked to stay closed, and municipal splash pads and arenas in the affected areas reopen as scheduled tomorrow, September 1.
The municipality's largest industrial, commercial, and institutional water users are being asked to ramp back up gradually over the next few days, to avoid putting sudden strain back on the system.
📰 Today's Quick Stories
🏍️ Craig's Cruise for Comfort raises $32,000 for Hospice. Over 220 riders took part in the third annual ATV poker ride, raising funds for end-of-life care navigation, grief support, and residential hospice services across CK. Read more →
🎗️ ChildCan prepares for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The local not-for-profit is gearing up to support CK families affected by childhood cancer throughout September. Read more →
🛴 E-scooters still aren't permitted in CK. Chatham-Kent Police launched an awareness campaign reminding residents the municipality hasn't opted into Ontario's e-scooter pilot program — so they're not currently legal to ride here on public property, despite being sold locally. Read more →
🎉 Today & This Week in CK
Tuesday, Sept. 1 — Municipal splash pads and arenas in the previously restricted areas reopen on their normal schedule.
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