Morning, CK. Quick one today — a court case that's testing patience, a growing list of communities being asked to ease up on water, and a couple more names joining the ballot. Here's Thursday.
⛽ Gas & ☀️ Weather
Gas: Prices around Chatham range from 157.3¢ at Mobil (664 Grand Ave E) up to 164.7¢ at Shell (191 Keil Dr S) today. Check today's cheapest stations on GasBuddy →
Weather: A warm, muggy afternoon at 26° (feels like 33°) and mainly sunny. Evening cools to 23° and turns partly cloudy. Overnight settles at 15°, with humidity climbing to 94%.
⚖️ Major Story — Justice of the Peace Presses for Movement on Chatham Arson Case
A 73-year-old Chatham man facing arson charges tied to a January fire that displaced residents has had his court matter adjourned again — and this time, the Justice of the Peace didn't let it pass quietly, publicly voicing concern about how little progress the case has made.
📰 Today's Quick Stories
🧱 Man charged after cinder block thrown at woman. Chatham-Kent police charged a man after he allegedly threw a cinder block at a woman during an incident. Read on CK News Today →
💧 More communities asked to conserve water. The PUC has expanded its water conservation request to additional Chatham-Kent communities as a precaution while infrastructure work continues. Read on CK News Today →
🤝 Eight organizations launch the CK Growth Alliance. A newly formed advocacy group is bringing together eight local organizations to coordinate efforts on economic and community development across the municipality. Read on CK News Today →
🗳️ Two more candidate profiles. Victoria Stewart, a former Wallaceburg Adult Activity Centre worker of five-plus years, is running in Ward 5 on her local experience. In Ward 6, Bonny Pigeon, 66, is campaigning on accessibility — dangerous sidewalks and inadequate bus access for residents with mobility challenges. See the full candidate list →
📋 CK Police launch 2026 community survey. Chatham-Kent Police are running a community survey from September 1–30, administered by an independent third party to keep responses confidential. Read more →
💰 Free financial literacy seminar for retirees. Chatham-Kent Public Library is hosting a free session with a Desjardins Financial Security advisor for pre-retirees and retirees looking to feel more confident managing their money. Read more →
⚾ Wallaceburg baseball wins it. Wallaceburg minor baseball's 15/18U boys captured the title at their year-end tournament. Read on Sydenham Current →
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