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Noon News for Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Morning News for Wednesday, August 7, 2024

A rainfall warning and a severe thunderstorm watch have been issued for Chatham-Kent. U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen a running mate for her presidential campaign. There will be a prescribed burn on Pelee Island. It's another busy day for Canada at the Olympics.

Another brand of baby cereal has been taken off the shelves due to possible Cronobacter contamination. Chatham-Kent police are on the hunt for a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run in Wallaceburg. A 42-year-old Chatham man is facing theft and drug charges following a shoplifting incident. Monday was the first time during these Olympics that Canada didn't add to its medal haul.

A serious crash on Highway 401 sends two to hospital, Art on the Boulevard continues and your long weekend closures. 

Art on the Boulevard is today in Erieau and what's open and closed for the Civic long weekend top this morning's news podcast! 

There's a happy ending to a missing boater situation in Lake Erie. A 25-year-old Chatham man is facing impaired driving charges following a single-vehicle crash in Wallaceburg. CK police arrested a 31-year-old man after receiving a report of intimate partner violence. Ten people have been arrested and more than 100 charges were laid in connection to a far-reaching SIM card swapping scam. Over 100 artists will take over Erieau Saturday for Art on the Boulevard. Canadian athletes earned three more medals on Friday.

CK police have arrested a 19-year-old who they allege committed crimes targeting the local Muslim community. An intimate partner violence investigation has led to charges for both parties. A coalition of Ontario developers has written to three levels of government to ask for a reduction in taxes on new housing. U.S. warnings about ground cinnamon products have put Canada on alert. This is the last season of screenings at the Boonies, as the drive-in has been put up for sale. Canada has another gold medal courtesy of Summer McIntosh.