The municipality has contracted by-law officers to patrol encampments in Chatham-Kent. Provincial police will be holding an annual traffic safety blitz this long weekend called "Operation Impact." The Chatham-Kent Public Library is inviting the public to participate in a new survey. The provincial government is increasing its funding for programs that keep students fed. The union representing Canada Post employees says it will switch from a countrywide strike to rotating strikes starting Saturday morning. Canada's unemployment rate held steady at 7.1% last month. "Home Grown, Home Made, Farm Fresh" is the theme of the 175th Brigden Fall Fair.