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Ontario's Big City Mayors are calling on the upper levels of government to step up with more funding to deal with the mental health, addictions, and homeless crisis in their communities. From July 15 to July 20, 11 street artists will be painting murals in Chatham's downtown core for the first ever CK Can Jam. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit today. The Princess of Wales says she's making "good progress" in her cancer treatment and intends to make her first public appearance of the year.

Ontario's Big City Mayors are meeting in Blenheim today. The Lambton Kent District School Board trustees have approved a budget for the upcoming school year. One of the victims of a puppy fraud case says that justice was not served even though they got their money back. Ontario Premier Doug Ford is being heavily criticized by his government's opposing parties for his decisions regarding Ontario Place. Eleven artists from across the globe will be "painting the town" this summer in a new event called CK Can Jam.

A victim caught up in a puppy fraud case in Chatham-Kent is speaking out about how long it took to resolve the case and how disappointed he is with the lenient punishment given to the accused, Premier Doug Ford's promise to include drivers' licenses and health cards on smartphone digital wallets is on hold, and the Chatham Maroons have signed another affiliation contract with the Memorial Cup Champion Saginaw Spirit.

Chatham-Kent police are asking for witnesses and information as they continue investigating an incident at Thames Lea Plaza last week. A 33-year-old Chatham-Kent man is facing charges after he treated his holding cell like a toilet bowl. Three Oaks Cabin will host its annual Hard Miles Run and Walk on Saturday. One of Ontario's top festivals returns to Windsor tomorrow.

Another multi-year labour deal has been secured for elementary school teachers in the region, a 33-year-old Chatham-Kent man is facing charges after he treated his holding cell like a toilet bowl, and the federal government says it will introduce legislation in the fall to offer more public servants early retirement.

The Special Olympics School Championships have come to an end after a whirlwind two days of competition and community, Chatham-Kent Hall of Fame pitcher Fergie Jenkins has another honourary doctorate to his name now, and MPs have voted unanimously to criminalize coercive control.

A runner is lucky to be alive after suffering a cardiac event after a race last weekend in Erieau. The Chatham-Kent Hospice has hired a full-time executive director. More funding is coming from the province to help municipalities manage the hazards posed by old and inactive oil and gas wells. The Pet and Wildlife Rescue is hosting a new tie-themed fundraiser this week.

Noon News for Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Today marks the second and final day of the Special Olympics School Championships in Chatham-Kent, the real estate market in Chatham-Kent continues to stay cool even as the weather warms up, and Environment Canada's calling for another hot one this summer.

Noon News for Tuesday, June 11, 2024