Two sent to hospital after fiery crash north of Wallaceburg
Two people have been sent to hospital after an early morning crash in Lambton County, just north of Wallaceburg. Const. Chrystal Jones said limited details are available at the moment, she confirmed the crash did involve a car and a pick-up truck. A woman drove past the scene of the…
Chatham-Kent-Essex PC MPP not happy with Liberal budget
“The solutions to Ontario’s problems aren’t hard to figure out – they’re just not easy to do”, said Chatham-Kent-Essex MPP Rick Nicholls. “Ontario needs a government that has a plan to reduce spending, create jobs and the courage to implement it. Once again, this Liberal government is promising everything but…
Saint-Philippe holding special ‘francophone’ event May 9
École Élémentaire Catholique Saint-Philippe in Grande Pointe is preparing to celebrate the rich francophone history in Canada, with a special event at the school May 9. The Grade 5-8 students are organizing an Exposition, where the francophone cultures from each province will be discussed and be on display. The event…
Chatham-Kent Community Brand being discussed at forum
On Monday May 13 at 6:00 p.m. in the Municipal Council Chambers, Civic Centre, Chatham, a panel of community business people, Councillors, and citizens in the audience will take part in the next televised public affairs show Chatham-Kent Community Development Forum on the topic of The CK Brand and Why…
Rachel’s Story: Eye exams encouraged after brain tumour discovered, see video
16-year-old Ridgetown resident Rachel Carnegie is currently recovering at the Children’s Hospital in London, after undergoing her second surgery to remove a brain tumour this past Friday. Rachel, who is now legally blind as a result, had the tumour discovered at an eye exam in Chatham, by Dr. John Parks.…
$10,000 raised for Thamesville man seeking lung transplant
The community of Thamesville came together on the weekend in support of one of their own. And they packed the Legion in the process. A benefit dinner was held for Gary Osbourne, who is in need of a lung transplant. Terry Myers, Gary’s friend and the Fire Chief in Thamesville…
Council continues to explore Chatham-Kent OHL franchise
The possibility of an OHL team coming to Chatham-Kent is set to explored further by Council. Staff presented an overview during a committee of a whole meeting last night. Council voted 11-4 in favour of having staff creating a business plan for a potential OHL franchise, along with sports and…
Holy Redeemer Youth Ministry holding trip fundraiser in Wallaceburg
Holy Redeemer Youth Ministry is holding a Dance/Family Feud Event on Saturday, April 20 at the U.A.W. Hall where all proceeds will go toward the teens that are travelling to Steubenville Ohio for a Catholic Youth Conference this summer. This Youth Conference is a 3 day event with amazing speakers,…
Chatham-Kent residents safe after Boston Marathon bombings
Tragedy struck Boston yesterday afternoon, as two explosions near the finish line of the storied Boston Marathon, claimed the lives of 3 people, including an 8-year-old boy. The blast left dozens of people without limbs, and 144 people injured. The blasts were heard by some local residents who made the…
UPDATE: Sex offender apprehended in Sudbury
The search is over for a wanted sex offender from Wisconsin – who was last spotted in Chatham-Kent. Reports say Britton Mackenzie was arrested in the Sudbury area. Check out this story for more details on this case: American sex offender spotted in Chatham-Kent, see photo of suspect in C-K…
American sex offender spotted in Chatham-Kent, see photo of suspect in C-K
Local police, along with U.S. authorities are searching for a wanted sex offender from Wisconsin – who was last spotted in Chatham-Kent. The Sun Prairie Police Department in in Wisconsin issued a release on April 1, saying they are seeking information on Britton D. Mckenzie,66, who recently cut off his…
Wallaceburg Defiance Running Club holding inaugural run/walk
The Defiance Running Club in Wallaceburg has it’s inaugural run/walk tonight at 6 p.m. Anyone interested is asked to meet at the Liquidation World parking lot. Anyone can come. Club members will be signing people up at the run. Cost for a yearly membership is $20. Mark Childs, president of…
McNaughton hosts roundtable discussion on agriculture
Lambton-Kent-Middlesex PC MPP Monte McNaughton hosted an agriculture and rural roundtable at the Brooke – Alvinston – Inwood Community Center in Alvinston. The meeting was open to the public and attended by dozens of people including representatives from many of the different recognized groups and associations. Deputy PC Agriculture Critic…
Tartan Alumni Fund holding golf tourney in honour of fallen founder
A group of former Wallaceburg District Secondary School students are set to hit the links this summer in honour of a fallen friend, teammate, and leader. The Tartan Alumni Fund (TAF), a registered charity founded in 2007, has booked Baldoon Golf Course for June 15th in order to hold their…
Wallaceburg Easter Egg Hunt 2013, see pics
The sky was shining bright and there was a hint of spring in the air, at Kinsmen Park on Saturday for the annual Easter Egg Hunt in Wallaceburg. Organizer Barry McFadden says it was a great turn out. “We had over 500 kids for sure,” he said. Wallaceburg resident Melissa…
Final Accommodation Review Committee meeting in Wallaceburg
A recommendation is expected to be finalized tonight, at the final meeting for the Accommodation Review Committee. The group has a proposed recommendation on the table that would send area Grade 7 and 8 students to WDSS by 2014, and would close DA Gordon Public School in a consolidation move.…
Federal budget tabled by Conservative government
A focus on skills training, infrastructure and manufacturing with a promise of a balanced budget by 2015 pleased Chatham-Kent—Essex MP Dave Van Kesteren as his Government tabled this year’s budget. “This budget shows that our government has listened to the needs of the economic drivers in this Country,” said Van…
Wallaceburg Relay For Life meeting being held
Local residents are being encouraged to come to the first team captains meeting for the Wallaceburg Relay For Life. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. tomorrow (March 21) at Christ the King Catholic School, in their library. Rachel MacLeod, fundraising coordinator for the Chatham branch of the Canadian Cancer Society,…
Cops make arrests in armed robbery
The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a man in connection with a robbery that occurred back in January. As previous reported, on January 13, 2013 at approximately 4:36 a.m. police responded to a robbery at the Shell Gas Station on Keil Drive in Chatham. Two suspects entered the gas station and…
Mango Languages Database now offered at library
Mango Languages Database now offered at Chatham-Kent Public Library ! The Chatham Kent Public Library has expanded its services with Mango Languages, an online database, available through the library’s website, www.chatham-kent.ca/library. Learning a new language with Mango Languages is free for all library patrons, and offers a fast and convenient…
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