YEAR IN REVIEW 2020: AUGUST

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‘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