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Updated – 19 year old girl dies in snowmobile accident
Updated 02-07-11: Chatham-Kent Police have released the following update. The snowmobile collision from Saturday 06th February 2011 remains under investigation by the Traffic Management Section of the Chatham-Kent Police. The snowmobile involved in this collision was seized by members of the Traffic Section and will be expertly examined by a…
Bev Shipley Addresses House Of Commons In Support Of Shaun Suisham
Please click on the link below to view Bev Shipley wishing Shaun success in this Sunday’s Superbowl: (Must be logged in to Facebook to view) http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150377733065043&comments…
Adaptation of Hemingway’s “To Have and Have Not” at Kiwanis
On Monday, February 14, come to the Kiwanis Theatre and see the romantic film version of Ernest Hemingway’s novel, To Have and Have Not. The on-screen chemistry between 18 year-old Lauren Bacall (in her first role) and Humphrey Bogart is legendary. They fell in love on the set of this…
Rail Corridor/Trails Open House
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent in conjunction with the Chatham-Kent Trails Council will be holding a public open house to review the CK Trails Master Plan. One topic of specific note will be the former Canadian National Canada Southern rail corridor from Communications Road to Elgin County, which is to be…
Pet Of The Week – Ron Doe
Hello. My name is Ron Doe and I’m an exceptionally sweet black and tan 5 year old German Shepherd X. I am very friendly and affectionate, and I always mind my manners. In my kennel, I will sometimes bark to say “hello” to the passersby, but I’m really quiet outside.…
Two new Family Physicians Join Chatham-Kent
Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Medical Recruitment department is pleased to announce two new family physicians who are joining our community. Dr. Allan Morrison grew up in the Blenheim area and attended Blenheim District High School. After completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Western, he attended medical school at Ross…
“Mid-August Lunch” Presented By Chatham-Kent Film Group
Charming and unpretentious, “Mid-August Lunch” is a gentle portrait about the joys and regrets of old age and the pleasures of food and companionship. The story follows Gianni (Gianni Di Gregorio, who also wrote and directed the film), a placid 50-something bachelor who grudgingly agrees to look after a quirky…
Free Job Search Workshops in Chatham and Wallaceburg
If you’re struggling to find a new job in today’s tough economic climate, now might be time to consider taking your search online. The Chatham-Kent Employment Resource Centre, in partnership with CIK Marketing and the Chatham-Kent Public Library, will be offering a free workshop focused on techniques for finding…
CK Animal Rescue presents: Beau
Beau is a real golden boy! Beau came to CK Animal Rescue from Ohio, after being brought into their shelter as a stray. Beau has a wonderful personality and because of this he survived three euthanasia days. Beau has settled into his foster home great. He became best friends with…
Business Booster Event being offered for Small Business owners
For small businesses facing challenges, and looking to focus on success, help is on the way. This Thursday, February 3rd, the Chatham-Kent Workforce Development Council is offering a 4-hour workshop designed to help local small businesses. The event, which runs from 4pm until 8pm at the Retro Suites (2 King…
Adam Matak returns for exhibition at the Thames Gallery
The Thames Art Gallery is pleased to announce the return of local artist Adam Matak! Adam was born in Wallaceburg and studied fine arts at the University of Windsor. He acquired a Bachelor of Education from the University of Toronto and has exhibited regularly in the Toronto and surrounding area.…
Healthy Communities Conference Builds Partnerships
The Chatham-Kent Next Generation: Creating Healthy Communities Conference wrapped up on Thursday with a general agreement that, going forward, community health will be a key factor in policies and activities that build a prosperous, thriving “healthy community.” The conference was a joint venture of the Community Strategic Planning Committee, made…
Line up Change for February 14th Show!
Montréal based singer Florence K will be replacing Jill Barber to co-headline the Chatham Capitol Theatre’s Valentine’s Day Show. Florence started her career by singing backing vocals for her mom, famous Canadian opera singer, Nathalie Choquette. She is most known for her album Bossa Blue, which showcased Florence’s innovative mix…
Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Issues Influenza Outbreak Measures
In keeping with hospital infection control policies, and as a precautionary measure, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA), in consultation with the Public Health Unit of Chatham-Kent Health, is putting immediate restrictions in place for visiting patients on Medicine Unit A at CKHA’s Chatham campus. Several patients and staff have been admitted…
You Could Win an iPOD at the Chatham-Kent Museum!
From February 5-20, the Chatham-Kent Museum is giving you a chance to win an iPOD. You must be aged 10 or over to enter the contest, and Cultural Centre and Capitol Theatre staff and their families are not eligible. The winner will be drawn on February 22 at the Chatham-Kent…
Suicide Prevention Seminar In Wallaceburg
The Wallaceburg & District Chamber of Commerce and St. James Anglican Church invite you to attend a Suicide Prevention Seminar on January 29, 2011 at 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Wallaceburg Chamber President John Ritchie tells the Daily Post “This event will be centred around awareness of signs for suicide and…
Theatre of St. Catharines brings two award winning Canadian plays to Kiwanis Theatre
Hard Ways is a one-man show performed by Cadieux that provides a heart-wrenching and beautiful portrayal of a young man slowly losing grip on himself at the Niagara Falls border. Jack is caught at the Rainbow Bridge border trying to smuggle 17 Thousand bucks into the U.S. Thrown into a…
Orchestra London bringing favourite musical pieces to Capitol Theatre
Orchestra London’s Pops series presents Brian’s Favourites/ the Music in My Life, on February 4, 2011, 8:00 pm at the Chatham Capitol Theatre. Beloved conductor Brian Jackson conducts some of his all-time favourite music pieces. Dvořák’s New World Symphony and Mozart’s beautiful Clarinet Concerto, featuring Graham Lord, principal clarinetist are…
Important piece of Ridgetown history being preserved
An important and early house, perhaps the oldest in Ridgetown, will be saved from the wrecking ball through the cooperation of the property owner and a heritage enthusiast from Tennessee. The house, located at 124 Main Street West, is one that you might have driven by countless times and never…
Online Job Search Techniques for Chatham-Kent Job Seekers
With a local unemployment rate of 10.9 percent, job seekers in Chatham-Kent still face intense competition finding work. “Everyone who is seeking a new job needs to use the Internet to their advantage to be competitive in today’s labour market,” advises Polly Smith, Supervisor of the Municipality’s Employment Resource Centres.…
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