CK News Today

The third annual East Kent Hot Rods for Hospice raised a record amount during last weekend's fundraiser. Two more virtual information sessions, gathering public feedback about a proposed power plant at the former L-G-S site in St. Clair Township, are scheduled for Thursday. Let us know, on our daily poll, if you know how to perform CPR. Unifor is urging the federal government to keep the 100% tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles. The College Employer Council plans to meet with the Ontario Public Service Employees Union and a mediator on Friday. The Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League is dropping the "J" from its name. A number of Chatham-Kent Barnstormers have been named to the All-IBL Teams following the 2025 season.

Wednesday's intense rainfall has prompted the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority to issue a Flood Outlook. A Chatham-Kent police officer is being praised for saving a newborn’s life, and mayors and municipal leaders from across the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River region have unveiled a 10-year economic plan.

The St. Clair Region Conservation Authority is warning Chatham residents of potential flash flooding and water pooling on roads because of thunderstorms. The Dresden landfill issue has reached the desk of the federal Environment Minister. A 36-year-old CK man is facing serious charges after an argument went too far. CKHA has hired 13 new people following the elimination of multiple managerial positions. Chatham-Kent Public Health is defending the harm reduction work happening across the municipality, specifically at encampments. The federal government says it'll start a review of Canada Post next month. There is a severe thunderstorm warning in effect for the area.

Chatham-Kent police are investigating a pair of fatal crashes. Police are also looking into two accidents involving dirt bikes. A mediator will try to get the two sides in the labour dispute at Ontario's colleges back to the bargaining table, and travel to the U.S. fell for the seventh straight month in July.

Chatham-Kent police responded to a pair of fatal crashes over the last week. Chatham-Kent council unanimously passed a motion to create a pilot encampment advisory committee. An open house at the John D. Bradley Centre is being held regarding the new Parks and Recreation Master Plan. A local man, who usually volunteers behind the scenes, recently stepped into the spotlight to receive a provincial award. Chatham Maroons forward Trevor Zanutto has been named the Western Conference Performer of the Week.

A crash has closed the westbound lanes of Highway 401 near Shedden. A Chatham councillor's motion to include more public input on encampment issues was approved unanimously. The Municipality is hosting an open house on Tuesday afternoon about its new Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Local volunteer Chris Taylor was recently presented with the Jason Rae Award. In his speech at the U.N., President Donald Trump lauded his own accomplishments and lectured other world leaders. Let us know if you're part of the 75% of Canadians who are eating out less in our daily news poll.

Another man has been charged with first-degree murder in a Chatham murder case from 2024. A Tilbury man who recently pleaded guilty to second-degree murder will learn his fate on December 16, and the Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission has been asked to reconsider its decision to close the Coatsworth bulk water station.

Two Chatham-Kent natives involved in a half-million dollar drug bust will learn their fate in December. A 60-year-old Chatham man needed medical attention after a reported assault outside his home. A 53-year-old man is facing a number of charges, including assault of a police officer, after an incident over the weekend. Chatham-Kent Councillors will have plenty on their plates tonight when they meet. Ontario's Premier was in Barrie over the weekend touring the city's homeless encampments. Chatham-Kent Barnstormer infielder Evan Morrison has been named the IBL's Rookie of the Year.

CK Council meets tonight and there's bound to be plenty of debate.  The next phase of Ontario's $2.1 billion Primary Care Action Plan launched Monday. Ontario's Solicitor General wants harsher punishments for people who repeatedly break the law. Canada is ramping up efforts to deepen trade ties with Europe as the future of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement faces renewed uncertainty over U.S. tariffs. Let us know if you agree with Canada formally recognizing a Palestinian state. A Chatham-Kent Barnstormer is taking home one of the Intercounty Baseball League's top annual awards.