Noon News for Monday, December 11, 2023

Some of the buildings in downtown Wheatley that were damaged by an explosion there just over two years ago are set to come down, we're still waiting for word from OPP on whether charges will be laid in connection with a crash that closed the eastbound lanes of the Highway 401 in Tilbury yesterday, and we should get some more information today on Canada's dental insurance plan.

The Chatham-Kent Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign is falling behind. A Chatham man is facing charges of robbery, possession of stolen property, and resisting a peace officer. Wheatley residents will see the demolition of three downtown buildings starting on Monday. There are two Santa Claus Parades in Chatham-Kent on Saturday.

The Chatham-Kent Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign is falling behind. Wheatley residents will see the demolition of more downtown buildings starting on Monday. Anyone interested in running for the vacant provincial seat in Lambton-Kent-Middlesex has until 5 p.m. Sunday to apply. There are two Santa Claus Parades taking place in Chatham-Kent on Saturday.

A veteran Chatham-Kent police officer accused of impaired driving will be back in court next month to continue his hearing, the Pet and Animal Wildlife Rescue in Chatham is seeing an influx of animals coming through its doors, and a Chatham resident is getting an early Christmas present from the OLG.

Don't be surprised if you see more masks again if you're visiting a hospital in southwestern Ontario, a children's holiday event hosted by emergency responders is returning this weekend, and Santa will be making a couple more stops in Chatham-Kent this weekend.

The case of a veteran off-duty Chatham-Kent police officer accused of driving drunk and leaving the scene of an accident will be moving ahead, Chatham-Kent police have raided a home on Taylor Avenue in Chatham and found some illegal drugs, and the Ontario Hospital Association says there's a spike in respiratory illnesses at hospitals.

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