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The Ontario government has deployed new COVID-19 rapid tests in hopes to "provide faster results in regions of high transmission and rural and remote areas." Rapid tests will also be used to screen staff in long-term care homes and select workplaces. The government says the new tests will provide Ontarians with more access to innovative testing options and will help to quickly identify and manage outbreaks. FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/ontario-deploys-rapid-testing/

Following Saturday’s massive donation drive across Chatham-Kent, The Gift spokesman Brent Wilken says now it’s time for the real work making sure everyone who needs a helping hand over the holidays gets it. FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/real-work-of-the-gift-begins/

The Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority has issued a flood watch for Lake Erie and Erie Shore Drive with a strong wind warning for Western Lake Erie. FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/another-flood-watch-for-the-lake-erie-s/

CK Public Health is reporting two new cases of the coronavirus along with three new recoveries in Tuesday's report. The active case count drops to 27, with 482 total cases, 452 cases resolved and three deaths. There are no Chatham-Kent residents currently in hospital with the virus. Meanwhile, the Lambton-Kent District School Board has confirmed one case of COVID-19 at CKSS in Chatham affecting a staff member. No word at this point on how many staff or students have been put ...into quarantine, but the school itself remains open. Two infections have been confirmed at UCC The Pines affecting two students with one classroom closed. Public Health has completed the necessary contact tracing and has determined that there is no impact to the remainder of the school community. Across the province, Ontario reported a dip in cases with 1,009 new cases, although officials say the drop is in part due to a "technical error" that over-estimated Monday's record-breaking 1,589 new cases and under-estimated today's total. The province says Monday's totals included cases registered until 8PM on November 22nd instead of up to 12PM, shifting the timelines of the usual daily numbers. FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/2-new-cases-3-recoveries-on-tuesday/

A pair of Chatham-Kent arenas will be able to keep their ice after all. After considerable public backlash, council has reversed an earlier decision to transform the Bothwell and Erickson Arenas to multi-use facilities this winter. FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/council-reverses-bothwell-arena-decision/

A 45-year-old Chatham man has won nearly a quarter of a million dollars with the Lightning Lotto jackpot. The father of three plans to pay some bills and buy a new car with his win. The winning ticket was purchased at C.P. Burger on Grand Avenue in Chatham. FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/chatham-man-strikes-lightning-lotto/

MISSING MAN: C-K Police continue to look for a missing 46-year-old Chatham man. Terry Want was last seen by a family member on Friday, Oct 23. Police and family members are concerned for his safety and well-being. Anyone with information is asked to call police immediately at 519-352-1234 x9 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). ... FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/ck-police-concerned-with-local-mans-wel/

The Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL - Jr B, including the Chatham Jr Maroons and Sarnia Legionnaires Hockey Club) has set their requirements for return to play along with moving the start date for the regular season to January 15th. The OHA has approved the GOJHL to proceed in 3-week cohort cycles followed by periods of isolation with modified playing rules, including no deliberate body checking, no intentional physical contact, the elimination of post-whistle scrums, enforcement of all players wearing an approved bubble face mask and facial covering and more. FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/gojhl-jr-b-hockey-regulations-set-appro/

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C-K COUNCIL: Doctor recruitment is on the agenda for tonight's virtual council meeting. The local task force estimates that over 19,000 Chatham-Kent residents are without primary care, with 13 family physicians needed to provide comprehensive primary care. FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/physician-recruitment-on-ck-councils-ag/

Two recent COVID-19 outbreaks at a place of worship and in a congregate living setting have both been deemed over by CK Public Health. Public Health continues to list three current workplace outbreaks, including confirmed outbreaks at both Taco Bell and KFC in Chatham. Wednesday’s report from the local health unit also includes three new infections and five recoveries, decreasing the active case count from 32 to 30. One local Chatham-Kent resident remains in hospital with the... virus. Ontario reported 1,417 new infections today as well as a second-wave high 32 deaths linked to COVID. The new cases include 463 in the Peel region, 410 in Toronto and 178 in the York region. Those hotspot GTA areas could soon find themselves under new restrictions or a possible lockdown, with an announcement expected on Friday, according to Premier Doug Ford. FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/2-outbreaks-cleared-3-new-cases-5-recov/

It seems some businesses in Chatham-Kent are weathering the storm of COVID-19 better than others. Mayor Darrin Canniff says the pandemic has been hard, especially those in the hospitality industry, but that’s not the case across the board. FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/covid-hasnt-stopped-some-businesses-in-/

CK Public Health is reporting seven new cases of COVID-19 along with 11 recoveries over the weekend. The active case count drops from 32 on Friday, to 28 as of Monday afternoon. The Chatham-Kent resident who was being treated in hospital has also been released. There are now no local residents in hospital with the virus. Chatham-Kent has now had a total of 480 cases, 449 recoveries and three deaths. ... With a population of approximately 105,529 (as of 2017), 0.45% of Chatham-Kent residents have tested positive for the virus. Province wide, Ontario is reporting another single-day record 1,589 new cases, incouding 336 in Toronto, 535 in Peel and 205 in York. Windsor-Essex is confirming 56 new cases with 13 in Middlesex-London. FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/7-new-cases-11-recoveries-over-weekend-/

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent wants your input on the upcoming budget process. SURVEY IS ONLINE NOW: https://ckxsfm.com/municipality-launches-online-budget-sur/

Another local school is feeling the impact of COVID-19. The Lambton Kent District School Board has confirmed one positive case at McNaughton Avenue Public School in Chatham. FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/confirmed-covid-case-at-a-chatham-eleme/

A piece of music history could be yours! The original drum kit played by Neil Peart with Rush is hitting the auction block. MORE: https://exclaim.ca//neil_pearts_first_rush_drum_kit_is_hea

The Chatham-Kent Police are looking for the public’s assistance in identifying this man regarding a theft investigation in Pain Court on Monday night. Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Jennifer Jacobson at [email protected] or 519-436-6600 extension #87212. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

A number of charges await a suspect after a local man was attacked with a machete. Authorities say the two got into an argument on Pond Road late yesterday afternoon. The suspect allegedly grabbed the weapon out of his vehicle and slashed the other man in the face. FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/machete-attack-near-wallaceburg/

Parents are being informed of a positive case of COVID-19 in the school community at Chatham‘s McNaughton Ave Public School. CK Public Health is completing contact tracing and will be isolating those who may have been exposed to the positive case. If you are not contacted by the health unit, you do not need to be tested or isolate.

Walpole Island First Nation is doing what it can to keep the community safe from COVID-19, including creating a new, more comprehensive pandemic plan. An emergency meeting was held earlier this week as the community saw an increase in cases of COVID-19. FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/walpole-island-working-on-pandemic-plan/

Another case of COVID-19 has cropped up in a Chatham-Kent school, this time affecting a staff member. Public Health and the Lambton Kent District School Board have confirmed a case at Chatham-Kent Secondary School. DEVELOPING STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/a-staff-member-at-ckss-has-covid-19/

The Chatham-Kent Hospice recently received funding to purchase specialized patient transfer sheets. The transfer sheet is a repositioning and lifting sheet used with our ceiling-mounted lift to support the resident and staff with positioning and transfers in a safe manner. Thanks to local donations from the Chatham-Kent Association of Realtors, Corteva Agriscience and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 642, six transfer sheets were purchased at the Hospice.... FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/c-k-hospice-thankful-for-specialized-eq/

DUNDAS BRIDGE CLOSED TUESDAY: Wallaceburg residents have another bridge closure to tend with this coming Tuesday. The Dundas Bridge between Margaret Avenue and Fork Street will be closed for bridge maintenance and repairs on Tuesday from 4AM to 4PM. Street closures will affect Margaret Ave, James Street, Wellington Street and Fork Street.... FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/wallaceburgs-dundas-bridge-closed-on-tu/

Wallaceburg's Santa Claus Parade Is Scrapped #ckont

Chatham native Aaron Allen is in the running for two big awards at this weekend's Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAO) Awards. The 99.1 Spotlight artist is a finalist nominated for both the Male Artist of the Year and the Rising Star Award. FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/chathams-aaron-allen-up-for-2-big-count/

A 58-year-old Chatham woman is facing charges after assaulting police FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/assaulting-police

60-year-old Chatham Man charged With Human Trafficking #ckont

Chatham-Kent Police are reminding drivers of the consequences of impaired driving. A 57-year-old West Lorne man and a 60-year-old Dresden man each face Impaired Driving charges after two separate events Thursday night. FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/two-impaired-driving-charges-thursday-n/

COVID-19 UPDATE: Chatham-Kent has 5 new cases of the coronavirus today, according to CK Public Health. The local health unit is also reporting a new outbreak in a "congregate setting". Public Health is not currently naming the location. A congregate setting is a location where people live in a group together. Three Chatham-Kent residents remain in hospital with the virus. There are now 32 active cases of COVID-19 in the municipality.... Of the 32 active cases, 17 are linked to the outbreak at a Blenheim place of worship, 12 are listed as close contact transmissions, two are connected to the new outbreak in a congregate setting and one is pending. There are currently three active outbreaks in Chatham-Kent; the new congregate setting outbreak, a place of worship outbreak and a workplace outbreak. Public Health officials say the workplace outbreak previously affecting one positive case in C-K is no longer affecting any current active cases in Chatham-Kent. However, the outbreak has not yet been declared "over" as there are still some cases affected from outside of the municipality. The province confirmed 834 new cases across Ontario on Wednesday. Lambton reported no new cases today, with two new infections in Middlesex-London and three new cases in Windsor-Essex. FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/5-new-cases-in-c-k-outbreak-in-congrega/

A 57-year-old Chatham man has been charged after a hit and run incident on Grand Ave in Chatham FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/chatham-man-charged-in-hit-and-run/

With increasing numbers of COVID-19 in Chatham-Kent, the CKHA is limiting elective procedures. CEO Lori Marshall says the rise in cases over the last week shows things can change at a moment's notice. Up until now, while our community situation has been good, we’ve been trying to respond to the surgical backlog, Marshall says. We’ve been comfortable functioning well above 90% occupancy because we knew there wasn’t too much going on in the community with respect to COVID,... really that’s changed this week. FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/ckha-limiting-elective-procedures/

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Pet and Wildlife Rescue is launching a low-cost spay/neuter program to help control Chatham-Kent’s cat population. FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/low-cost-spay-neuter-program-launched/

CK Public Health is reporting no new cases of COVID-19 in the region on Wednesday. Chatham-Kent continues to have zero active cases of the coronavirus for the first time since the onset of the pandemic. Chatham-Kent has not reported the onset of symptoms in any local cases since September 29th more than two weeks ago. That is, by far, the longest stretch since the first case local case was uncovered on March 18th. C-K has had 371 total cases, 368 recoveries and three death...s. Ontario recorded a total of 721 new cases province-wide today. The Lambton Public Health unit is reporting one new case today with two active cases in their region. Windsor-Essex has 2 new infections and 62 active infections. Middlesex-London has 6 new cases today and 92 active cases. FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/62500-2/

UPDATE: A missing 81-year-old Thamesville woman has been found, located safe in Thamesville! -- The Chatham-Kent Police Service continue their efforts in locating a missing 81-year-old Thamesville woman. ... Police are asking the residents of Thamesville to please check their properties and outbuildings for any evidence that may help officers locate the woman. Police and family are concerned for her health and safety. Anyone with information is asked to call police immediately at 519-352-1234 x9 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

A 28-year-old Chatham man has been charged after damaging supply boxes including the phone lines at the Chatham-Kent courthouse. Courthouse staff reported the phone lines down on September 17th. Bell Canada attended the location and determined that the supply boxes had been damaged. With the assistance of video surveillance, police identified the man responsible. The accused was arrested and charged with mischief over $5000 and failing to comply with his release conditions.... FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/chatham-man-charged-for-damaging-courth/

Almost like a scene out of a movie, a Blenheim man is facing a laundry list of charges after a police chase through Shrewsbury. FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/police-chase-lands-blenheim-man-with-nu/

Some provincial cash is coming to Chatham-Kent as part of a $241 million payout to municipalities and Indigenous communities. MPP Rick Nicholls says just over $761,000 will help protect the most vulnerable people from the pandemic. FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/supporting-cks-most-vulnerable-through-/

The provincial government is seeking immediate action from the federal government to aid farmers and the agricultural sector across Ontario. On Tuesday, the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs met with Ontario's agriculture and agri-food sector leaders to discuss what more can be done to support Ontario farmers and food processors in ensuring the food supply chain remains strong and that people continue to have access to safe, local food. FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/ontario-asking-for-federal-action-to-he/

As heard on today's Good News File: TDHS grad and Kent Minor Hockey alumna Chloe Ryder has been named one of five recipients of an $8,000 bursary from the Dairy Farmers of Ontario. https://ckxsfm.com/tilbury-grad-honoured-with-dairy-farmer/

POLL: With Ontario’s new tightened public health restrictions, Premier Ford and the province are pausing social circles, urging Ontario residents to only have close contact with those in their household. Will YOU be shutting down your circle or bubble and should these restrictions affect Chatham-Kent with our low numbers? FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/ontario-announces-new-public-health-and/

It has been about 35 years since there was a commercial fishing industry run on Walpole Island. However, newly elected Chief Charles Sampson says that is about to change. FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/returning-commercial-fishing-to-walpole/

UPDATE: A missing 81-year-old Thamesville woman has been found safe in Thamesville! MISSING PERSON: Police are asking for the public's help in tracking down a missing woman from Thamesville. 81-year-old Darlene Payne (photo now provided) was last seen yesterday afternoon outside her London Road home. ... FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/police-searching-for-missing-thamesvill/

Chatham-Kent Police are concerned for the well-being of a local man, and are looking for the public's help in tracking him down. Authorities say 46-year-old Terry Want lives in Chatham and has family in the Thamesville area. https://ckxsfm.com/ck-police-concerned-with-local-mans-wel/

Another major drug bust in Chatham. More than $25,000 of suspected fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, digital scales and large amount of cash were found at a Wellington Street East home on Thursday. FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/more-drugs-seized-in-chatham/

UPDATE: A missing 81-year-old Thamesville woman has been found safe in Thamesville! Police are asking for the public's help in tracking down a missing woman from Thamesville. 81-year-old Darlene Payne (photo to be provided when available from CKPS) was last seen yesterday afternoon outside her London Road home. ... https://ckxsfm.com/police-searching-for-missing-thamesvill/

Chatham-Kent’s medical officer Dr David Colby is urging everyone who can to get a flu shot as the cooler weather approaches. Part of the COVID strategy is to encourage everybody to get a flu shot this year because the symptoms can be confusing between influenza and COVID. FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/colby-urging-ck-residents-to-get-the-fl/

ONTARIO TIGHTENING PUBLIC HEALTH MEASURES, PAUSING SOCIAL CIRCLES, ADDING TARGETED MEASURES FOR HOTSPOTS, REDUCING TESTING WAIT TIMES: New public health measures include expanding masking mandates across the province including the mandatory use of face coverings in all public indoor settings across the province, such as businesses, facilities and workplaces, with limited exemptions, including corrections and developmental services. The government is also pausing social circle...s and advising that all Ontarians allow close contact only with people living in their own household. Ontario is also pausing any further re-openings for an additional 28 days, and finalizing guidance for seniors. Targeted measures for hotspots including setting indoor capacity limits for restaurants, bars and other food and drink establishments will also be implemented in Ottawa, Peel, and Toronto as a result of their higher than average rates of transmission. FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/ontario-announces-new-public-health-and/

CHATHAM-KENT IS RE-OPENING MUNICIPAL POOLS, ORGANIZED ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AND DAY CAMPS: Day camps, organized activities for children and youth and municipal pools may now resume operations, on the condition that they operate under the guidance of the Province of Ontario and CK Public Health. The CKRecreation team will welcome community members back to Gable Rees Rotary pool on a minimal basis first, followed by the Wallaceburg Sydenham District Pool later this fall. Re-o...pening day for Gable Rees Rotary pool is anticipated to be early next week. At that time, more information will be made available. FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/62093-2/

The CKHA is re-tooling its online COVID assessment booking site. CEO Lori Marshall says the changes should help reduce the wait between booking and getting in for a test. FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/ckha-revising-its-online-booking-tool-f/

COVID-19 UPDATE: CK Public Health is confirming no new cases of COVID-19 in Chatham-Kent today. One local Chatham-Kent resident remains in the ICU at the CKHA. The patient is the only current COVID-related hospitalization in the municipality. Chatham-Kent has only reported six new cases of the coronavirus since September 1st. The active case count remains at three with 369 total cases, 364 recoveries and two deaths.... Regionally, Windsor-Essex is reporting six new cases with three new cases in Middlesex-London. Lambton Public Health added one new case, bringing their total number of active cases to three. Ontario is reporting 732 new cases across the province today, but those numbers also come with a big asterisk. The Health Ministry says there are 732 new cases being added to the province’s total number of infections, however thanks to a data review at Toronto Public Health, some of those numbers are from the spring and summer. FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/no-new-cases-of-covid-in-c-k/

Ontario's Health Minister has announced 721 new cases of COVID-19 today, up 1.2% from yesterday. However, there are also 783 recoveries, meaning the overall number of active cases across Ontario has dipped slightly. FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/more-covid-recoveries-than-new-cases-pr/

A problem with Toronto Public Health has inflated up the daily COVID numbers for the province. Ontario is reporting 732 new cases today, which would make it a new single-day record for new cases if not for a data review in Toronto that includes numbers from the spring and summer. FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/new-ontario-covid-cases-comes-with-an-a/

The provincial and federal governments are teaming up to help farmers better protect the health and safety of agri-food workers in the province from COVID-19. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada will invest an additional $11.6 million to help support efforts by Ontario producers to stop the spread of COVID-19 on their farms. FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/helping-farmers-protect-against-covid-19/

Careless driving charges have now been laid in connection to last weekend's crazy crash at Tim Horton's in Chatham. FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/driver-charged-in-timmies-crash/

If you have something to say about how your tax dollars are spent, the municipality wants to hear from you. An online survey has been launched to see what services Chatham-Kent residents think are most important. FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/municipality-launches-online-budget-surv

A 41-year-old Chatham man is charged with aggravated assault against a 67-year-old Chatham man. The 67-year-old victim was transported to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance and later transferred to Windsor for medical attention. FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/chatham-man-charged-with-aggravated-ass/

A Corunna school has the first positive case of COVID-19 within the Lambton Kent District School Board. Citing privacy concerns, board officials haven’t said whether the affected person is a student or staff member. FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/covid-19-confirmed-at-corunna-public-sc/

Doug and the team at Sons of Kent join the morning crew to talk - Festival of Giving - A new beer for Octoberfest (Available today!) - A new Mug available with purchase

CKHA officials say moving the COVID assessment centre to the St Clair College Healthplex will provide more space and a more comfortable setting for those who are waiting to get swabbed. FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/covid-assessment-centre-moving-to-the-h/

The province has clarified some of the screening guidelines for students showing COVID-19 symptoms and what it takes to get them back in the classroom.

The Special Investigations Unit has found no criminal wrong doing in relation to the arrest of a 42-year-old man at an Edgar Street location in March. After being arrested and taken to the police station, the suspect was transported to hospital, where a fractured hand and possible concussion were diagnosed. The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, has determined there is no basis for proceeding with criminal charges in this case and the file is now clo...sed. FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/siu-finds-no-wrongdoing-in-relation-to-/

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A 45-year-old Blenheim man is Chatham-Kent's latest stunt driver. Police clocked the vehicle doing 136 km/hr in an 80 on Bear Line Road Wednesday morning. FULL STORY: https://ckxsfm.com/blenheim-stunt-driver-charged-on-bear-l/