Noon News for Friday, August 8, 2025

After more than a week, the strike at Dajcor Aluminum in Chatham has ended. Chatham-Kent council will vote next week on whether or not to move ahead with a golf cart pilot program in Erieau. The Wallaceburg Antique Motor and Boat Outing is back this weekend. Residents of some rural areas will notice some changes in mail delivery. Premier Doug Ford announced yesterday that he plans to create a 19.5-metre-wide, three-level tunnel under Highway 401. An NHL player and mascot had a close call with a brown bear in Alaska while shooting a promo video.

The new tiny cabins that are set up at the corner of Hyslop Street and Park Street in Chatham are set to open soon, a water well that was leaking hydrogen sulfide gas behind the Wheatley Library earlier this summer has been plugged now, and Mexico's President has ruled out a bilateral trade agreement with Canada.

The local health unit says West Nile is back in Chatham-Kent, but only in mosquitoes. There's another peaceful protest coming up in Dresden this weekend, opposing a proposed landfill expansion just outside of town. Some brand new Canadian theatre productions will be showcased in Chatham this week. Provincial divisions were on display ahead of the premiers' meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney today. A provincial pilot project that used paramedics to support seniors living in their homes is being made permanent. Canada's Privacy Commissioner is investigating a cyberattack at WestJet. Major League Baseball is calling up its first-ever female umpire this Saturday.

Noon News for Wednesday, August 6, 2025

A 37-year-old Chatham-Kent man is facing a handful of charges after he allegedly threatened a police officer, Currie Road in Dutton is open again but the cleanup continues after a large fire at an auto dealership, and Prime Minister Mark Carney says he's open to dropping existing tariffs if it would help Canadian industries.

Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement for the area because of wildfires burning out west. The Minister in charge of trade between Canada and the U-S is still optimistic that a deal can be made. Chatham residents will soon have a new option for cell phone service.