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Prime Minister Mark Carney's first federal budget is called "Canada Strong." The Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce is taking steps to protect its members from crime and violence by launching a community safety survey. A Chatham councillor, who attended a recent homelessness conference in Montreal, says he brought home some fresh ideas to address the issue. CKPS has a new tool to help eliminate any language barriers. The U.S. Transportation Secretary is predicting chaos in the skies next week if the government shutdown drags on.

A few measures have already been revealed ahead of the federal budget being tabled on Tuesday. The Chatham-Kent Police Service has a new tool to help eliminate any language barriers. A local hotel has been given a national award. A Canadian shortage of some pain-killing medications is expected to last into the new year. Almost 650 wildfires were recorded in Ontario between April and October. Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney has died.

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. 

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.

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.