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The scene in Wheatley on the morning of August 27 — hours after the blast that injured 20. Some 27 days later, the gas leak source has not been located. SUN photo
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Wheatley residents have relocated to the Wheatley Village Resource Centre and Food Bank at 108 Talbot Street East. Case managers will be on site to assist evacuees with housing, food and other support services. This service will operate Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. during the week of September 20 to September 24. Evacuees may also call 519-351-8573 Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and ask to speak with a Wheatley Crisis Case Manager for assistance with housing, food, and other support services. Residents requiring emergency housing outside of weekday office hours may call the Homeless Response Line (HRL) at 519-354-6628. Residents requiring general information should call 519-360–1998 or 3-1-1 Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To subscribe to email updates, email ck311@chatham-kent.ca. The Wheatley Recovery Group has been essential to the recovery efforts as the group has connected residents in need, identified service gaps in the community, and launched the Wheatley BIA Disaster Relief Fund application via the Municipal website. In addition, the Recovery Group is offering a free Thanksgiving takeout meal to those displaced who may not have access to Thanksgiving dinner otherwise. This will also be offered to first responders on scene. Anyone affected can contact Kim Grant at 519-322-9746.
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WHEATLEY — Chatham-Kent has signed an agreement with the provincial Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry to take the lead in the investigation of the source of a gas explosion that took place in downtown Wheatley on August 26. The agreement outlines the ministry’s commitment to identify the source of the hydrogen sulphide gas — which is believed to be the cause — and to recommend ways to prevent future gas leaks. Chatham-Kent Chief Administrative Officer Don Shropshire said the agreement moves the investigation to the next level. “We have been preparing the site for further investigation while focusing on public safety,” he said. “The safety of our residents remains key for our first responders and the province will be taking the lead on its portion of the work.” Shropshire said the municipality would be meeting with the province and its experts to provide a timeline for residents as soon as possible. Mayor Darrin Canniff said he is pleased that the investigation is moving forward. “We are encouraging the province to expedite the investigation process and to determine what can be done financially to help the residents and businesses that have been effected. I’m confident the premier and cabinet is giving the matter strong consideration,” he said. Municipal outreach services for
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5K walk in Wheatley on Saturday WHEATLEY — Lace It Up for Michael, a five-kilometre walk in memory of Michael Laliberte, will take place on Saturday, September 25 from 10 am to 2 pm. The walk will happen at the Michael Laliberte Memorial Soccer Field with all proceeds going to the Fight Like Mason Foundation. There is a $20 admission fee
and you can pay on Facebook or in person at the walk. If you raise $50 you get a wristband, while at $150 you receive a t-shirt. The highest earner will get a custom pair of custom shoes. To sign up, email fightlikemike13@ gmail.com or visit the Facebook page called Lace It Up For Michael.
Clarification on Kingsville vaccine vote KINGSVILLE — In last week’s story about Kingsville mandating vaccinations for their employees and volunteers, two councillors were mentioned as voting against the mandate, which carried by a 4-2 vote. Councillor Kimberly DeYong was re-
cused from participating in the discussion and the vote because a member of her family is an employee of the town. Councillor DeYong was not involved in the vote to pass the mandate and the Sun regrets any information that would imply otherwise.
