YEAR IN REVIEW 2020: AUGUST
‘COVID Alert’ app ready to download
CK Public Health adjusts negative COVID-19 test notifications
T.J. Brodie picks up an assist in Flames qualifying round win
7-Eleven on Grand Avenue closed due to apparent COVID-19 case
Tornado watch ends in Lambton County, thunderstorm watch ends
Update: 7-Eleven temporarily closes Chatham store due to COVID-19 case
2020 season wraps up at Dresden Raceway
4th Wallaceburg Farmers’ Market held downtown
Homicide investigation in Lambton County
Walpole Island First Nation election set for September 19
40 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in C-K
CK Public Health calls for vigilance after large increase in COVID-19 numbers
‘Incredible result’ at Wallaceburg blood donor clinic
Chatham-Kent receives public transit boost
Former Red Devils star Kyle Dawson signs with NLL’s Rochester Knighthawks
Second COVID-19 death confirmed in Chatham-Kent
Visiting hours cancelled at CKHA after staff member tests positive for COVID-19
Update: Homicide investigation ongoing in Lambton, police ID victim
Uncle Tom’s Cabin celebrated Emancipation Day virtually this year
CKHA welcomes three new Family Medicine Residents
Cluster of new COVID-19 cases linked to boating trip
Nine new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Chatham-Kent
U.S. re-imposes tariffs on Canadian aluminum imports
Defiance Running Club’s ‘Couch to 5K’ program is underway
Nine more cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Chatham-Kent
Community Living Wallaceburg suspends off-site family visits
Walpole Island implements new organizational structure
Shoreline erosion leads to partial closure of Bluewater Line
Mandatory mask debate expected at C-K Council meeting on Monday
11 more COVID-19 cases, 16 more recoveries across C-K
Mandatory mask by-law approved by Chatham-Kent Council
Two new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Chatham-Kent
Temporary shelter location approved by Chatham-Kent Council
‘Funnel cloud’ advisory issued in Chatham-Kent
Mask by-law details & exemptions, Council vote revealed
Medical Officers of Health: ‘There is no risk-free situation here’ for back-to-school
Seven new COVID-19 cases, one new workplace outbreak in C-K
C-K receiving $5.8-million in initial emergency COVID-19 relief
Paul McCartney & Ryan Reynolds nominated for Chief of Walpole Island
False positive case lowers C-K’s COVID-19 total by one
Masks now mandatory in indoor public spaces across C-K
$435,897 in relief funding issued across Chatham-Kent
Water main replacement taking place on Dufferin Ave.
Walpole Island’s 2020 election candidates finalized, McCartney & Reynolds not on the ballot
16 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Chatham-Kent
Mask by-law ‘well received’ by businesses
LKDSB releases back-to-school plan, ‘quadmester’ approach for high schools
Wallaceburg water treatment environmental assessment underway
5th Wallaceburg Farmers’ Market held downtown
More spaces ‘reopening’ at gyms and recreation centres in Ontario
24 more recoveries, seven new cases of COVID-19 in C-K
Chatham-Kent denied bid for multi-sport arena funding
13 more recoveries, one new COVID-19 case in Chatham-Kent
Parliament prorogued until September 23, vote of confidence expected
Mayor Darrin Canniff discusses COVID-19 response, challenges & outlook
One new COVID-19 case, four false positives reported in C-K
Blue-green algae bloom being investigated in Thames River
Province extends orders under the Reopening Ontario Act
CKHA adds four new doctors
Wallaceburg Minor Hockey preparing to return to the ice
17 active COVID-19 cases in Chatham-Kent
Update: ‘Low levels of harmful toxins’ found in algae bloom
Province & Feds partner with 3M to produce N95 respirators
Cyclist struck and killed in Lambton County
Council to consider 0% budget options
14 active COVID-19 cases in Chatham-Kent
Inaugural WAMBO Golf Classic set for September 26
Dr. David Colby discusses COVID-19 response, challenges & outlook
Drone operator charged in Wallaceburg
Nine active COVID-19 cases in Chatham-Kent
Walpole Island not extending bridge closure, face coverings required in indoor spaces
CKHA Foundation 50/50 draw fundraiser breaks last year’s record total
253 new jobs expected, as two C-K businesses are expanding
Highgate’s Emily Geroux captures CKHA Foundation 50/50 prize
Local boards announce staggered start to school year
Seven active COVID-19 cases in Chatham-Kent
‘Mobile Miracle Market’ being launched in Chatham-Kent
Diaper donation to the Mom’s Baby Cupboard in Wallaceburg
Walpole Island firefighters hold auto extraction training in Wallaceburg
Small business recovery grants approved
