Morning, CK. The fire department dispute isn't cooling off, the housing market's sending mixed signals, and school buses are back on the road starting Monday. Here's Saturday.
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⛽ Gas & ☀️ Weather
Gas: Prices around Chatham range from 168.3¢ at Petro-Canada (5 Grand Ave W) up to 179.3¢ at Mobil (664 Grand Ave E) today. Check today's cheapest stations on GasBuddy →
Weather: A calmer day after this week's storms. Afternoon reaches 25° (feels 31°) and mainly sunny. Evening cools to 21° and turns clear — a nice night if you're heading out. Overnight settles at 15° (feels 14°).
🚒 Major Story — Firefighters' Union Escalates Dispute Over Chief Censure
The firefighters' union isn't letting this week's censure of Chatham-Kent's Fire Chief and Assistant Chief quietly settle. The union has now publicly called out the municipality's response to the situation, keeping the dispute active rather than resolved.
🏠 Major Story — CK Housing Market Hits Record Listings, But Sales Stay Subdued
Chatham-Kent's housing market set new records for listings and inventory in August, but actual sales haven't kept pace with the increased supply, according to local realtors.
📰 Today's Quick Stories
⛳ Golf tournament raises over $72,000 for CK charity. A strong turnout helped push this year's fundraising total well past expectations. Read more →
🚌 School buses return Monday — slow down and watch for them. Buses are back on CK roads starting September 8, and police are reminding drivers to stay alert. Read more →
🩺 CKHA's pediatric team reaches full complement. A new specialist joining the team means Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is now fully staffed on the pediatric side. Read more →
🍂 Romney Leaf and Yard Depot opens to help with storm cleanup. A timely opening given the storm damage from earlier this week. Read more →
🎙️ Beyond the Headlines: Randy Hope. The latest episode of CK News Today's interview series sits down with mayoral candidate Randy Hope. Watch/listen →
🗳️ Two more names on the public trustee ballot. Joselyn Young Cormier and Jason Nantais have both entered the race for public school board trustee. See the full candidate list →
🧒 Free Children's Safety Expo coming next weekend. The free event lands at the Chatham college campus, teaching kids about safety and awareness. Read more →
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