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Morning News for Tuesday, November 4, 2025

A man charged in connection with a deadly crash near Tilbury will be back in court next month. The federal government is refunding almost all the money Chatham-Kent spent to build 50 transitional cabins. Chatham-Kent's mayor is hoping more funding for affordable housing will be included in the next federal budget. Chatham-Kent Council has postponed allocating a surplus of Hydro One funds. William Nylander had two goals and an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs rallied for a 4-3 victory over Pittsburgh. Over 18.5 million Canadians, nearly 45 per cent of the country, watched some or all of Game 7 of the World Series between the Blue Jays and Dodgers. 

11-04
02:05

Evening News for Monday, November 3, 2025

The federal government is refunding almost all the money spent to construct 50 transitional cabins in Chatham. Chatham-Kent police arrested a woman in connection with an assault that happened on Halloween. A Chatham man is facing serious charges after police say he made multiple attempts to hurt another man. Registration is now open for one of Ontario's major winter Ag Conferences. The provincial government has announced a $26.7M investment in support of survivors of gender-based violence. A Chatham-Kent resident is $100,000 richer thanks to a scratch ticket.

11-03
03:50

Noon News for Monday, November 3, 2025

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.

11-03
03:36

Morning News for Monday, November 3, 2025

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. 

11-03
02:05

Evening News for Friday, October 31, 2025

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.

10-31
03:47

Noon News for Friday, October 31, 2025

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.

10-31
03:39

Morning News for Friday, October 31, 2025

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. 

10-31
02:05

Evening News for Thursday, October 30, 2025

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.

10-30
03:29

Noon News for Thursday, October 30, 2025

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.

10-30
03:54

Morning News for Thursday, October 30, 2025

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. 

10-30
02:05

Evening News for Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Advancements in DNA technology have helped lead to the arrest of a 52-year-old man in a decades-long investigation. The 1957 workplace tragedy that killed six people in Dresden is being turned into a documentary. CKHA is unveiling a new fluoroscopy machine. The Chatham Maroons' annual Breast Cancer Awareness Night brought in over $4,000. Hurricane Melissa has been downgraded to a Category 2 storm after leaving a trail of death, destruction, and power outages across the Caribbean.

10-29
03:52

Morning News for Wednesday, October 29, 2025

A major political rift has developed in Chatham-Kent as the sitting mayor is accusing a mayoral opponent of spreading misinformation about the CK Hub. Operation Cover Up looks a little different this year in Chatham-Kent. The Toronto Blue Jays shook off their epic 18-inning loss to beat the L.A. Dodgers 6-2, and even the World Series at two. Chatham-Kent's Travis Konecny scored his 200th career goal as Philadelphia beat Pittsburgh 3-2 in a shootout.

10-29
02:05

Evening News for Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Two separate family disputes in Chatham-Kent have resulted in arrests. The dream of a barrier-free baseball diamond in Chatham has hit a snag. The Dresden Library will be closed for a few days for renovations. Canada Post and the union representing thousands of postal workers are headed back to the bargaining table. The province is lowering costs for first-time homebuyers. The lobby group representing the Detroit Big 3 thinks Ottawa is making a mistake by charging tariffs on some vehicle imports. Hurricane Melissa made landfall on Jamaica on Tuesday.

10-28
03:59

Morning News for Tuesday, October 28, 2025

The U.S. Ambassador to Canada doubts we'll have a security and economic deal with the U-S before the new year. The Canadian Grain Commission has announced it will freeze its fees until 2028. Volunteers from the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority, Enbridge Gas, and NatureCK recently teamed up to plant 130 trees in Chatham. Students and volunteers from UCC will be out collecting donations on Halloween for Outreach for Hunger. The Toronto Blue Jays lost a marathon of a game, falling 6-5 to the Dodgers in 18 innings as L.A. takes a 2-1 lead in the World Series.

10-28
02:05

Evening News for Monday, October 27, 2025

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada has decided not to assess what could happen if the proposed Dresden landfill project moves forward. A defence lawyer in Chatham-Kent says the new federal bail reform package needs more careful thought. CK police have charged a 39-year-old woman following a single-vehicle crash in Tilbury. A Thamesville man is facing multiple impaired driving charges after his vehicle ended up in a ditch over the weekend. Canada's Prime Minister says trade talks were going well with the U.S. until Ontario's anti-tariff ads started running. Financial experts believe the Bank of Canada will lower the interest rate on Wednesday.

10-27
03:44

Noon News for Monday, October 27, 2025

The request for an Environmental Impact Assessment of the Dresden landfill project has been rejected. People in Blenheim may notice a large police presence on Monday. The Ontario government is walking back a proposal that would have allowed landlords to evict tenants once a lease expires. Ontario is investing $1.1B over three years to expand home care services to thousands more people. Canadian officials are scrambling to find out when a 10% tariff on Canadian goods, levied by U.S. President Trump on the weekend, will start. Health Canada has approved an expensive new drug that can slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

10-27
03:38

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