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The lengthy process to whittle down criteria for a backyard chicken pilot program is coming under fire from a Chatham-Kent councillor, buses and boxes will be set up outside of several grocery stores across Chatham-Kent tomorrow collecting donations for area food banks, and a 37-year-old Bothwell man is facing drug and impaired driving charges after he was allegedly caught waiting a little too long at a stop sign.

Morning News for Friday, May 31, 2024

Three Chatham-Kent residents have been arrested and a half dozen firearms have been seized after a crash on the Highway 401 in London, Hydro One is another step closer to building a new transmission line between Lambton and Chatham, and the Family Respite Program is feeling the love from a grant courtesy of Women United.

Three people have been arrested and a half dozen firearms were seized after a crash on Highway 401. A stolen credit card investigation made a bit of a splash in downtown Chatham. It was confirmed that a tornado touched down during yesterday's storms, not far from Chatham-Kent. The federal government has announced a big boost in spending to improve training for the military. A Sherpa guide who has scaled Mount Everest a record 30 times says he's concerned about the growing amount of garbage on the mountain.

A fraud investigation quickly turned into a water rescue in Chatham after the suspect allegedly jumped into the Thames River, an off-duty police officer is getting the credit for stopping an impaired driver in Blenheim, and there was a tornado in southwestern Ontario yesterday.

Chatham-Kent police say an arrest has been made in connection with a house fire in Chatham two years ago where a body was found, pets owners in Chatham-Kent now have another option when it comes to vet clinics, and there's another input session coming up to talk about the plans for the new community hub in downtown Chatham.

Community stakeholders will get another chance to give feedback on the proposed Chatham-Kent Community Hub next week.  A review of Chatham-Kent's council composition and ward boundaries will go forward after all. Chatham-Kent's Beach Bus is making a comeback on a trial basis. A little bit of mischief has proved costly for a business in Tilbury. The CAA has released its worst roads list and none of the southwest region winners are in Chatham-Kent. Tick season has only just begun -- but Ontarians are already reporting more bites than normal.

Chatham-Kent's ward boundaries will be up for review after all, the Beach Bus is coming back to Chatham-Kent this summer, and the CAA has released its worst roads list and none of them in the southwest region are in Chatham-Kent.

Chickens could be coming to a backyard near you, Chatham-Kent now has a formal policy in place for which flags can be flown at municipal sites, and Chatham-Kent police have made two arrests -- and they're still looking for another suspect -- in connection with a home invasion robbery in March.

A 43-year-old Walpole Island man is facing drug charges after police found a stolen motorcycle in Wallaceburg. A recent fight between roommates has led to assault charges. CK council has a big agenda ahead of tonight's meeting. Ontario's privacy commissioner is investigating circumstances around the province's Greenbelt debacle.  The Canadian Public Health Association is not impressed with the Ford government's plan to make alcohol available in all convenience, grocery, and big box stores this fall.