The worst of the winter storm appears to be behind us but driving could still be dicey this morning, the Ministry of Transportation says the westbound Hwy. 401 is closed between Chatham and Tilbury because of a collision on the highway near Merlin Road, school buses are cancelled for the day, and a lucky Chatham couple is celebrating a big win after they took home over 500-thousand dollars on a lottery ticket.

Evening News for Wednesday, February 16, 2022

A messy mix of wintry weather is still on the way tonight, three new COVID-19 deaths are being reported in Chatham-Kent today, and a 38-year-old Chatham man is facing several charges after police were called to investigate a report of an "altercation involving a weapon" in downtown Chatham.

A messy mix of weather is on the way tonight, municipal officials in Chatham-Kent are squashing the rumours going around in Wheatley that more buildings in the town will be taken down, and the federal government is getting tough on people who bring their kids to convoy protests now.

Chatham-Kent's Medical Officer of Health says he's a little bit leery of the province's plan to drop the vaccination passport system, we're expecting an update from federal officials this afternoon about the situation at the border, and two men are facing charges after they were allegedly spotted stealing items from a business on McGregor Place in Chatham late last night.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's invoking the Emergencies Act to end the convoy protests, the City of Windsor has declared a state of emergency so it can recoup the cost of clearing the blockade at the Ambassador Bridge, and Chatham-Kent police are thanking the public for their help to find a missing 73-year-old Wallaceburg woman.

The next phase of Ontario's reopening plan is set to start up later this week, we're expected to hear more from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and a new poll from Angus Reid shows that a strong majority of Canadians think it's time for protesters to clear out.

The Ambassador Bridge is finally open again in Windsor, the federal government is considering invoking emergency powers to end blockades in Ottawa, and Chatham-Kent police have arrested and charged a 26-year-old man after he allegedly kicked, head-butted, and spat at police officers over the weekend.

Noon News for Sunday, February 13, 2022.