Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters, July 23, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)The Chatham-Kent Police HELP Mobile Crisis Team is dealing with more attempted suicides and mental health issues than ever before.
Officers responded to 846 incidents last year, which Chief Gary Conn says has doubled over the last decade.
The team has a trained officer and a psychiatric nurse and provides assessment at the scene when appropriate to avoid lengthy waits at the emergency department.
Local runners will lace up this weekend in support of cancer research.
Over 40 candidates are competing for a spot on the Walpole Island First Nation band council in the upcoming election on Saturday, September 19.
The event was originally planned to commemorate Corunna almost becoming the capital of Canada.
A meet the candidates night is planned on Monday, September 21 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Maawn Doosh Gumig Community and Youth Centre.
The series will bring both aspiring and established business owners together on Tuesday evenings at the Maawn Doosh Gumig Community Centre.
Gates for the three-day fair will open at the Wyoming Fair Grounds on Main Street on Friday, September 18, at 5 p.m., with opening ceremonies beginning at 7 p.m.
