Morning, CK. This one came out late due to a email network issue but thankfully it came back! What started the week as a polite ask to ease up on water use has turned into something more serious overnight — here's what actually changed, plus a cancelled game and a growing list of names on the ballot.
⛽ Gas & ☀️ Weather
Gas: Prices around Chatham range from 156.9¢ at Mobil (664 Grand Ave E) up to 169.7¢ today. Check today's cheapest stations on GasBuddy →
Weather: Cloudy today with showers and a thunderstorm risk, high of 28°C and a humidex near 33°C. Showers continue into the evening before temperatures drop to 21°C overnight.
💧 Major Story — Water Restriction Escalates to Emergency Status
What began last week as a request to ease up on non-essential water use has turned into something more urgent. On Saturday morning, the Municipality of Chatham-Kent issued an immediate emergency water restriction covering Chatham and surrounding communities — this time limiting essential activities like showering, bathing, and laundry, not just car washes and lawn watering.
The escalation comes down to ongoing supply challenges following repairs to the main water transmission line. Local businesses have already started adapting to help manage the situation, and the ripple effects are showing up in unexpected places — including a cancelled hockey game (more on that below).
How has the water restriction affected you?
📰 Today's Quick Stories
🏒 Maroons cancel Sunday's pre-season game. The cancellation of their home opener at Thames Campus Arena is a direct result of the water restrictions above. Read more →
🎓 19 candidates running for school board trustee. Nominations closed August 21 with 19 people now competing for trustee seats across CK's four school boards. Read more →
🚚 A UPS driver joins the Ward 3 race. Kyle Carter is one of seven candidates now running to represent Thamesville and Bothwell on the next council. Read more →
🚸 OPP reminder as school return nears. With Ontario students back next week, OPP is asking drivers to slow down in school zones and stay alert for foot traffic. Read more →
🚢 Dredging begins in Erieau Channel this fall. Fisheries and Oceans Canada will dredge the channel between late August and October to maintain safe navigation — expect some disruption if you're on the water. Read more →
🍪 Back-to-school cookies at Union Block Bakery. The Dresden bakery is taking pre-orders for back-to-school sugar cookies starting September 1st. Read more →
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