CK News Today

Provincial police say Friday the 13th has seen five crashes involving motorcycles. A 32-year-old man, wanted in connection with an alleged road rage incident last month, is now facing drug and weapons charges. The winner of the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation's Spring 50/50 is a long-time supporter of the fundraiser. Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government broke its legal, record-keeping obligations in discussions around its controversial Greenbelt plans. The federal government is urging Canadians in the U.S. to stay away from protests. Fishing is free in Ontario this weekend for father's day.

Noon News for Friday, June 13, 2025

Home sales bounced back a bit last month in Chatham-Kent providing a much-needed boost in the region, hundreds of classic car enthusiasts will be heading to One Classic Car Drive in Blenheim tomorrow morning for another round of RM's Cars and Coffee, and the Gordie Howe International Bridge is 95 percent done.

Five people from Chatham are facing drug and weapon charges after a search turned up about $81K worth of drugs. Fire officials are reporting that three CK police officers suffered smoke inhalation at a fire on Tuesday. Friday the 13th will see more bikers on the road than normal. The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation's spring 50-50 winner is George Kernohan from Morpeth. Hundreds of antique cars, trucks, motorcycles, and tractors will be on display in Mitchell's Bay this Saturday. A Canadian dentist is among the dead after a plane crash in India. The City of Toronto has found a low-tech, green way to deal with invasive weeds... goats.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed a Canadian is among the dead after a plane crash in India, hundreds of antique vehicles will be on display in Mitchell's Bay this weekend, and the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation's 50/50 fundraising draw is closing at just over $50,000.

It sounds like Canada and the US are making some progress in trade talks, a driver from Chatham has been charged after a crash in Sarnia, and there are only a few hours left before the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation's 50/50 draw.

An investigation is underway following a crash between an ambulance and a pickup truck Wednesday morning. A 45-year-old Chatham man has been charged after he allegedly broke into a home and assaulted a woman. There's an open house in Thamesville to talk about Hydro One's new Longwood to Lakeshore transmission line project. Ontario has launched a new online tool for students and job seekers looking for work during an uncertain economy. the Rea and Bona brand of Genoa Salami has been recalled after it was linked to a salmonella outbreak. The Chatham-Kent Barnstormers were recently ranked second in the IBL's power rankings, and closer Garret Day was named one of the league's pitchers of the week.

No injuries were reported after a crash involving an ambulance and a pickup truck in Chatham, there is an open house in Thamesville today to talk about Hydro One's new Longwood to Lakeshore transmission line project, and the defence is wrapping up its closing arguments in London in the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team.

The number of suspected drug-related deaths or opioid overdoses in Chatham-Kent is down so far this year when compared to the final three months of 2024, the Capitol Theatre in Chatham is pulling in some recognizable names as it celebrates its 15th season this fall, and cross-border travel dropped again in May according to Stats Canada.

Chatham fire crews were called to the Maple Court Apartments on Pine Street Tuesday afternoon.  American companies will now have a tougher time getting municipal contracts in Chatham-Kent.  Wheatley, Thamesville, and Wallaceburg will share a 385-thousand dollar grant to help mitigate the risk of climate change. A 32-year-old woman is facing a pair of charges after she allegedly broke into a home in Chatham while intoxicated and assaulted the homeowner.  Ontario provincial police have pulled more than 40 kilograms of fentanyl off of the street. Canada has invited Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the upcoming G7 Leaders Summit.