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The way ward funds are allocated in Chatham-Kent could be changing next term because of a trimmed-down composition of Council. Registration is now open for the Southwest Ag Conference. For the third year in a row, the St. Clair Catholic District School Board has reported an increase in enrollment. Mark Carney's government will table its first budget on Tuesday as Canada struggles with the fallout of the trade war with the United States. A Chatham retiree has 100,000 reasons to celebrate after winning at Instant Bingo.

With three fewer councillors on the next Chatham-Kent council, $75,000 in annual surplus funds from the Hydro One Councillor Ward Funding Program could be redirected into a reserve. Thamesville is honouring its veterans with a nightly video-projection tribute. One person is dead after a school bus carrying 42 people rolled over on Highway 401 in London. The Chatham Maroons beat Strathroy 6-3 for their sixth straight win. 

Will the Jays wrap it up  Friday night, or will the World Series go to Game 7? The LKDSB Board of Trustees is sending a letter to Ontario's Minister of Education about issues with the Dresden Landfill. Chatham-Kent police have arrested a pair of alleged mischief makers through the use of CCTV footage. A ceremony was held by Chatham's Legion on Friday to kick off the annual Poppy campaign. The first meeting between the Canadian and Chinese leaders since 2017 was pragmatic and constructive. Another U.S. tariff is set to come into effect on Saturday.

The Blue Jays have a chance to win it all, at home, on Friday night. The LKDSB Board of Trustees is sending a letter to Ontario's Minister of Education about issues with the Dresden Landfill. Poppy campaigns have kicked off across the country to recognize the sacrifices made by veterans. Pet and Wildlife Rescue is holding a Halloween fundraiser BBQ until 2 p.m. Let us know if you agree with the province's decision to get rid of speed cameras. Clocks fall back an hour on Sunday as Daylight Saving Time comes to an end.

The Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit is warning of an increase in drug overdoses over the past few weeks. They suspect the cause is fentanyl mixed with Xylazine, commonly referred to as "tranq." Environment Canada says there is a chance of showers this morning, but it will clear up before kids head out to trick-or-treat tonight. Chatham-Kent police and O.P.P. are reminding everyone to stay safe this Halloween. Lucas Raymond scored in the shootout as the Detroit Red Wings beat L.A. 4-3, and game 6 of the World Series is tonight in Toronto. 

No one was injured during an early morning crash between a vehicle and a train. A teen from Chatham says she had the time of her life competing at a pageant overseas. Canada's Prime Minister will have a high-stakes meeting tomorrow on the side of the APEC Summit in Korea. This past summer was a record-breaker for Canada's tourism sector. Anyone planning to cheer on the Maroons Friday night will have to wait until January.

A fire is to blame for Thursday morning's power outage in Chatham. One person suffered minor injuries after being involved in a two-vehicle crash in Thamesville. A teen from Chatham says she had the time of her life competing at a pageant overseas. Ontario has launched a study to gauge the feasibility of an East-West energy corridor through the province. Canada's Defence Minister is confident the federal budget will pass after it gets released next week. Friday night's game between the Chatham Maroons and the St. Marys Lincolns has been postponed.

Chatham-Kent Mayor Darrin Canniff says he spoke to the CEO of Enbridge Gas, and the company is not leaving Chatham-Kent anytime soon. The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is celebrating the addition of a new fluoroscopy and X-ray machine. The U.S. Senate passed legislation yesterday nullifying American tariffs on Canada. The Toronto Blue Jays are just one win away from winning the World Series after beating the L.A. Dodgers 6-1, to take a 3-2 series lead.