August 19, 2021

August 19th is the 231st day of 2021. There are 134 days remaining until the end of the year.

Three new positive COVID-19 cases reported Wednesday by Chatham-Kent Public Health.

There was one recovery, the total active case count locally is at 31.

There are 485 new cases of COVID-19 across the province. 309 cases are in unvaccinated individuals and 41 in partially vaccinated individuals.

Chatham-Kent Public Health are hosting a mobile clinic in Blenheim at Talbot Trail Place Park this afternoon 3-8.

Anyone 12 and older is welcome at the clinic.

There’s another clinic on Saturday at Wallaceburg District Secondary School from 10-3.

Walk-ins are welcome at all clinics, but if you’re looking to schedule an appointment for a confirmed time book online at GetYourShotCK.ca or by calling 519-351-1010.

The Talbot Trail Place Summer Concert Series continues tonight in Blenheim.

The Oh Chays takes the stage at 7 in the park, there is no entry fee.

Concerts are every Thursday in the park until September 16th. Check the Facebook Page for more details..

Like it or not, back to school is coming up quickly.

If you have a student that will be riding the bus for the first time this year, the First Time Rider Program is online now.

First Time Riders can review:

• how to get on and off of the school bus safely
• basic school bus safety rules
• how to cross in front of the school bus

First Time Riders click here.

COVID protocols are also available online.

It’s Burgers to Beat MS day at A&W.

On average, 12 Canadians are diagnosed with MS every day. $2 from every Teen Burger sold today will go to support Canadians living with MS.

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This post was written by Chris McLeod