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The number of suspected drug-related deaths or opioid overdoses in Chatham-Kent is down so far this year when compared to the final three months of 2024, the Capitol Theatre in Chatham is pulling in some recognizable names as it celebrates its 15th season this fall, and cross-border travel dropped again in May according to Stats Canada.

Chatham fire crews were called to the Maple Court Apartments on Pine Street Tuesday afternoon.  American companies will now have a tougher time getting municipal contracts in Chatham-Kent.  Wheatley, Thamesville, and Wallaceburg will share a 385-thousand dollar grant to help mitigate the risk of climate change. A 32-year-old woman is facing a pair of charges after she allegedly broke into a home in Chatham while intoxicated and assaulted the homeowner.  Ontario provincial police have pulled more than 40 kilograms of fentanyl off of the street. Canada has invited Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the upcoming G7 Leaders Summit.

Ontario provincial police have pulled more than 40 kilograms of fentanyl off of the street, a 32-year-old woman is facing a pair of charges after she allegedly broke into a home in Chatham while intoxicated and assaulted the homeowner, and three communities in Chatham-Kent have been selected to take part in a province-funded environmental project.

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is reaching out to the federal government for help fighting back against a planned expansion at the Dresden landfill, dust control services are coming back to Chatham-Kent, and closing arguments are underway at the Hockey Canada sexual assault case in a London courtroom.

Plans have been drawn up for a new park in downtown Wheatley and the municipality wants to know what you think. Ontario has seen six babies born with measles since the outbreak began. CK Public Health is reporting a new measles exposure site. A year of cell phone free class rooms has seen positive results. Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will meet its 2% defence spending target by next March. Closing submissions are underway in the trial of five players from Canada's 2018 World Juniors Hockey team.

Officials with the Wheatley Task Force and the Municipality of Chatham-Kent are looking for feedback on plans for a new park in Downtown Wheatley, Ontario's top doctor is giving another good reason to get the measles vaccine, and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board is calling the union that represents its striking workers back to the bargaining table.

Some speed limit signs could be changing around Chatham-Kent, Provincial Police are investigating after a body was found near Leamington yesterday morning, and Downtown Chatham will be a busy place this afternoon with a pair of convocation ceremonies taking place at the Capitol Theatre.

Wildfire smoke is affecting the air quality in Chatham-Kent. Shovels are finally in the ground for a housing project in Chatham that was proposed four years ago.  A 34-year-old man is facing charges after a Chatham store was reportedly robbed at knifepoint. Canada's unemployment rate ticked up to 7 per cent in May. Canada's Liberal government tabled some landmark legislation Friday afternoon. Folgers Coffee will soon be off the shelves at Loblaw grocery stores.