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Another gas detection call in downtown Wheatley, a Chatham-Kent man is facing firearms charges after he allegedly flashed a gun while he was robbing a convenience store in Sarnia, and the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers had a day to forget as their five-game win streak came to an end.

There are closures across Chatham-Kent to celebrate Canada Day on Tuesday. A 62-year-old man from Leamington has died following a single-vehicle collision in Wheatley. Canada is rescinding the digital services tax and resuming trade talks with the U.S.

Trade talks between Canada and the U.S. are on hold because of Ottawa's digital sales tax and Erie Street South is open in Wheatley again after a crash. These stories and more are in your noon news on the go.

Ontario's Minister of Natural Resources was in Wheatley today following yesterday's gas leak. A Chatham-Kent OPP officer, found not guilty of manslaughter earlier this week, is under investigation by the Professional Standards Unit. As Canadians prepare to celebrate the country's birthday, OPP have launched a week-long safety blitz. CK Councillor Alysson Storey has recently been elected for her third term on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors. She's also been named Vice-Chair of the Ontario caucus. The province will be taking over four more school boards.

Fire Officials say the most recent gas threat in Wheatley has ended. A Chatham-Kent councillor has been elected as Ontario's vice-chair for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. Canada's economy shrank in April by 0.1%. A new national survey has found that most people feel proud to be Canadian. Ryan Reynolds is set to be invested as an officer of the Order of Canada.

The public is being advised to stay away from downtown Wheatley, as Hydrogen Sulfide has been detected. A Chatham man has been charged with dangerous driving after witnesses reported a woman hanging out of a moving vehicle. CK Public Health says 6 of 7 beaches are safe for swimming, but Mitchell's Bay Beach has high levels of E. Coli. CFIB says there's no better way to celebrate Canada Day than supporting small, Canadian businesses. Severe weather is costing homeowners more in home insurance.

CK police arrested an unlicensed driver on Wednesday after a dangerous driving incident involving his girlfriend. A wanted man was arrested after a woman told police where to find her stolen cell phone. An Angus Reid poll says 27% of Ontarians don't trust the province to handle the measles outbreak. Severe weather is costing homeowners more in home insurance.