Happy Civic Holiday, Chatham-Kent! It's a long weekend Monday — here's what's open, what's closed, and what's going on around town today.
🏖️ Civic Holiday — Monday, August 3. Most municipal offices, the library, Provincial Offences Court, ServiceOntario, and Entegrus offices are closed today. Ride CK transit is not operating. Garbage and recycling pickup scheduled for today is delayed by one day. Municipal pools and arenas are open for scheduled rentals. Emergency services (911) remain available as always. Full closure details →
📰 Quick News
🔒 Lock your car. Chatham-Kent Police are reminding residents to secure their vehicles after a suspect entered a parked car, stole a debit card, and used it at a nearby business. A person has been charged — but police say it's a reminder that theft can happen in moments. Read on Sydenham Current →
🔐 Password reminder from Crime Stoppers. CK Crime Stoppers is warning residents about reusing passwords across multiple accounts — email, banking, shopping, streaming — leaving people vulnerable to identity theft and financial loss. A good one to share with family. Read on Sydenham Current →
🌧️ Rainfall warning has ended. A yellow rainfall warning that was in effect for Chatham-Kent Sunday has been lifted. Environment Canada and the LTVCA advised of possible localized flooding near waterways — take extra caution near ditches and streams that may still be running high today. Read on CK News Today →
🌻 Still Going: Sunflowers for a Cause
The Puddleford Tree Farm sunflower fields in Kent Bridge are open today — 10am–8pm. Walk the rows, cut your own stems ($1 each), and support the CK Alzheimer Society Day Program. $5 per vehicle, all proceeds donated. Follow for bloom updates: Facebook · Instagram
⚓ Coming Up This Week
A big week ahead — WAMBO kicks off Friday, August 8 in Wallaceburg. Antique cars, classic boats along the Sydenham, and tens of thousands of visitors. Plus the Bothwell Old Autos Car Show and the 89th Annual CK Plowing Match on Saturday. We'll have the full guide in this week's editions.
🗓️ Looking for More?
Check the full CK events calendar for everything happening around the municipality this week.
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