The provincial government has provided an optimistic look at its economic future despite the uncertainty with U.S. tariffs. The St. Clair Region Conservation Authority GM is waiting for more details on the province's plan to merge conservation authorities. Chatham-Kent police have arrested a woman wanted in connection with an August break-in. Over $38,000 dollars was raised at last month's "Handbags for Hospice" fundraiser. A hockey mom is pushing for bleed control training after her son suffered a near-fatal injury on the ice.

Ontario's fall fiscal update is set to come out on Thursday. The general manager of the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority is waiting for more information on a proposal to amalgamate Ontario's 36 conservation authorities. Thousands of dollars were raised at a recent fundraiser for the Chatham-Kent Hospice. Flights to major U.S. airports will start getting cut on Friday because of the government shutdown. Three new toys have been enshrined in the National Toy Hall of Fame.

Homeowners in Chatham-Kent could be looking at an almost 5 per cent property tax rate increase. Chatham-Kent residents are frustrated after council voted against revisiting the decision on whether the municipality should opt out of hosting new wind-energy projects. Workers at New Rubber Technologies in Tilbury say they haven’t been paid for weeks. The Chatham Maroons beat London 7-4 for their seventh straight win, and the Toronto Maple Leafs have won three straight after beating Utah 5-3.

If you take Keil Drive for your morning commute, you might want to consider an alternate route on Wednesday morning. The new federal budget includes major investments in infrastructure, productivity and competitiveness, defence and security, and housing. Chatham-Kent has plans to meet with York1 regarding the proposed Dresden landfill. A Tilbury woman, charged with first-degree murder, has been released on bail. The union that represents full-time support staff at Ontario's public colleges says its members ratified a new three-year agreement.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.