CK News Today

A Quebec man has been arrested after allegedly committing a string of crimes including driving a stolen vehicle, fleeing police, and driving with no license plates. Chatham-Kent police have arrested a man who allegedly cheated a benefits provider out of more than $8,000 in claims. CK Public Health is looking for volunteer board members. Global Affairs Canada is warning travellers to avoid non-essential travel to Jamaica as Hurricane Beryl rips through the Caribbean.

A 47-year-old man is facing assault charges after a confrontation in Chatham turned violent, Chatham-Kent police have arrested a man who allegedly cheated a benefits provider out of more than $8,000 in claims, and Hurricane Beryl is still barreling toward Jamaica.

New wind farms could be a thing of the past in Chatham-Kent if a municipal councillor from North Kent has her way, construction is still on schedule for the new St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic school in Chatham, and a Windsor aluminum has been told to pay up by the Ontario Ministry of Labour after a workplace injury a couple of years ago.

York1 must complete a comprehensive environmental assessment before their plans for an expanded waste disposal site in Dresden can move forward.  Chatham-Kent police are investigating a weekend break-in that saw alcohol and money taken from a Chatham restaurant. Border agents in Detroit say 6 lbs of fentanyl was seized at a mail facility in June. For the first time ever the CKHAF 50/50 fundraiser is guaranteeing a minimum $100K jackpot.

A comprehensive environmental assessment will need to be done before there is any expansion at a new waste disposal site in Dresden, Chatham-Kent police crossed off two more names from their wanted list on Canada Day, and border agents in Detroit have seized a large quantity of fentanyl that was being shipped in the mail.

Chatham-Kent police are investigating a pair of break-ins that took place over the long weekend, a Chatham-Kent councillor will be bringing local issues before the federal government for another year, and OPP are putting out another call for information as they continue to investigate a crash close to Belle River last week that sent an 8-year-old boy to the hospital with serious injuries.

Lots going on today to keep you busy in Chatham-Kent, what's closed and what's open for the long weekend. How you can fish for free this week courtesy of the Ontario government and a fundraiser with lifelong friends that involves a bike and 1000 kilometers. 

Environment Canada issued a heavy rainfall warning, but no worries Flight Fest will happen rain or shine in Chatham. Reporter Tamara Thorton fills us in on what is open and closed in CK this weekend, and how a challenge between lifelong friends is benefiting a hospice in CK. 

Chatham-Kent Fire and Rescue is asking residents to be extra careful when celebrating this Canada Day long weekend. CK Police Inspector Michael Pearce will be the next Chief of Police for LaSalle.  Premier Doug Ford has removed a member of his caucus due to what he’s describing as "serious lapses in judgment."  Stats Canada says a higher share of foreign workers became permanent residents in recent years.

A Thamesville man is facing a handful of charges after a crash that claimed the life of a pedestrian in St. Thomas last weekend, the LCBO plans to keep operating even if there is a strike next week, and taking the train will soon be a little smoother.