CK News Today

The Dollarama on Grand Avenue West in Chatham re-opened this afternoon, after being closed for a police investigation this morning. A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Chatham-Kent. Plans are in the works to establish a new park in downtown Chatham to celebrate CK residents who are among the best in their field. The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate by a quarter of a percent today. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is on his way to Normandy, France, to mark the anniversary of D-Day.

As the weather warms up municipal officials in Chatham-Kent are coordinating their cooling efforts, we'll be hearing later today about a possible rate cut from the Bank of Canada, and you could run into some delays this weekend if you have plans to cross the border.

Air conditioners should be up and running again north of Wallaceburg after a crash took out a hydro pole Monday morning.  CK police have arrested a 35-year-old for allegedly taking sibling rivalry a step too far. Hall of Fame pitcher Fergie Jenkins is adding another accolade to his already impressive resume. For the second year in a row, the federal government is offering up to $1.5M to Canadian Pride organizations to fund enhanced security measures.  Data from the U.S. census shows that more and more people are leaving Canada for the United States. The MLB has banned San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano from the league for life.

The power should be restored early this afternoon for about a hundred Hydro One customers north of Wallaceburg, Hall of Fame pitcher and Chatham native Fergie Jenkins will have a new title to add to his impressive resume soon, and Chatham-Kent police spent some time cleaning up their wanted list on Monday by arresting nine people who were all wanted on outstanding warrants.

The hospitals in Chatham-Kent are expanding their support for people living with diabetes, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is also reminding artists in the community that there is a deadline coming up at the end of this week to submit a proposal for an art piece that will be featured at the local hospitals, and high school students across Chatham-Kent got a closer look at what it's like to be a firefighter thanks to an expansion of a local program this year.

Chatham-Kent police have tracked down one of their most wanted criminals. An early morning house fire in Tilbury has caused $350,000 in damage and killed a pet. Safety is top of mind for police as Ontarians start to hit the water in their boats. The search continues for a new President and CEO for the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. Mexico has elected its first female president.

Noon News for Monday, June 3, 2024

Morning News for Monday, June 3, 2024

Chatham-Kent high school students thinking about becoming firefighters will have a chance to learn more about the profession next week.  A teens family is seeking information in regards to his death at a high school. A Chatham-Kent brewery takes home gold and silver at the Canadian Brewing Awards. It's the return of the Wallaceburg bike rodeo later this month while Jennifer Lopez cancels her North American tour. 

Hillside Avenue will be out of commission a little bit longer than planned. The family that bought a former funeral home in Dresden has put it up for sale. Robert Pickton, one of Canada's most notorious serial killers, died Friday. Jennifer Lopez has cancelled her 2024 North American tour.