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Offering hope through the I Believe Campaign
Chatham Kent Women’s Centre exists to support women and children who are facing violence by providing shelter, advocacy, counselling and public education in a non-judgmental and empowering fashion and to model non-violent and respectful behaviour and relationships Throughout the years the holiday season has been a special time give to…
King Street To Be Temporarily Renamed “United Way”
The United Way of Chatham-Kent’s Annual Campaign is fast approaching it’s midway point. In an effort to demonstrate the tremendous support being provided by the Municipality the Chatham-Kent United Way will have the pleasure of having “King Street” in Chatham renamed for a time as “United Way”. Campaign Representative Renee…
High Winds Cause Havoc In CK
Chatham-Kent Police are reporting several incidents caused by high winds yesterday throughout Chatham-Kent. At 1:46 p.m. a caller advised that hydro lines were bending low to the ground as a result of the wind At 2:05 p.m. police and fire crews responded to a downed radio tower in Grande Pointe…
Historic Tree Immortalized In Art Presented To Chatham-Kent Museum
A very appropriate donation has just been made to the Chatham-Kent Museum. It is from Tulip Tree Needlearts, a local association of textile artists that produces outstanding creations. The donation, created in appreciation for the museum’s 2009 exhibit “A Stitch In Time” that was done in partnership with Tulip Tree…
Body found in woods identified
From Chatham-Kent Police Services: A body found on Friday afternoon in a wooded area on Darrell Line north of Chatham has been identified. On Friday afternoon, two hunters were walking in a densely wooded area when they discovered a significantly decomposed human body. Police attended and protected the scene until…
Jazz Percussionist Peter Appleyard at Thamesville United
Peter Appleyard is a Canadian jazz vibraphonist, percussionist, and composer of English birth. He has spent most of his life living and performing in the city of Toronto where for many years he was a highly popular performer in the city’s nightclubs and hotels. He also played and recorded with…
Chatham-Kent Film Group Presents: Max Manus
The Chatham Film Group is presenting the award-winning Norwegian film “Max Manus” on Monday, November 1, 2010 at Chatham Cinema Six. The movie is about Norwegian freedom fighters in World War II. The film will be shown at 6:45 P.M. and will cost $8 for members and $9 for non-members;…
Howloween Walk ‘n Wag
The Chatham Dog Park Committee welcomes its two and four-legged friends Saturday, October 30 at John Waddell Park on Water Street in Chatham. From 10 to 11 A.M. we will be having our Howloween walk n wag; costumes are optional. It’s just a friendly way to celebrate Halloween at the…
Body Discovered In Woods North Of Chatham
This just in from the Chatham-Kent Police Service: A human body was discovered on Friday afternoon in a wooded area on Darrell Line between Highway 40 and Prince Albert Road just north of Chatham. Two hunters were walking in the dense wooded area when they discovered the body. Due to…
Raising funds to support Chatham fire victim Meagan Balakowski
20 year old Meagan Balakowski was in the tragic house fire on Lamson Crescent in Chatham on October 3, 2010. Her 18-year-old sister, Katie, who had autism, died in that fire. Meagan’s boyfriend, Carlos Lopes, died the day after the fire, due to his injuries. Meagan is in Toronto’s Sunnybrook…
Stolen Property Found During Traffic Stop
On the 22nd of October 2010, at 3:47 p.m. the Chatham-Kent Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle on 40 Highway near Pinehurst Line for speeding. Further investigation revealed that the vehicle had a large quantity of stolen dvd’s, video games and other miscellaneous items. Police determined the stolen property…
Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Earns National Clean Air Award
Chatham-Kent Health Alliance has earned a Clean Air Award from the National Air Filtration Association (NAFA). The award recognizes efforts to put into place best practice maintenance and surpass normal standards. Clean Air Awards reward organizations that maintain buildings to a higher standard for safety, health and productivity. Named in…
Eye for Art Masquerade Ball ready for a grand Hallowed eve!
The 4th biennial Eye for Art exhibition is currently being readied for installation at the Thames Art Gallery. This year the ball is taking on the spirit of the Hallowed Eve and all guests are encouraged to wear a costume! A prize will be awarded to the best costume of…
Over Fourteen Thousand CK Students Eating Healthier This Week
The Chatham-Kent Student Nutrition Program kicked off its Fresh Fruit and Veggie Week this week, October 18th to 22nd, 2010. Prodenchuk’s delivered four different fruits and vegetables to serve every student in 41 schools across Chatham-Kent. Kim Leacy, Public Health Dietitian, and Elaine Lewis, Student Nutrition Program Coordinator, are hoping…
Theatre Kent to present “CHICAGO”
Theatre Kent is thrilled to present this Tony Award winning production which inspired the hit movie. “Chicago” takes place in the roaring twenties where naïve chorus girl Roxie Hart and Vaudeville performer Velma Kelly are on trial for murder. They each vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining…
Much Music Video Dance Party This Friday
The Chatham Air Cadets Parent Association is excited to announce that a Much Music Video Dance Party will be held on Friday, November 5, 2010, at The Historic Chatham Armoury, 44 William Street North, Chatham (next to Tecumseh Park). The event is open to youth between the ages of 12…
Wallaceburg Minor Lacrosse Treasurer Arrested for Fraud
The Chatham-Kent Police has arrested a Wallaceburg man for defrauding the Wallaceburg Minor Lacrosse Association. Earlier this month, executive members informed police that money went missing from various accounts between January and September 2010. As a result of the investigation, Jeffrey Daniel FIELDS (39) of James Street in Wallaceburg, the…
Two More Specialists Join Chatham-Kent Health Alliance
Two more Specialists Join Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is pleased to announce the arrival of two more specialists: Dr. Pervez Faruqi has joined the Department of Paediatrics in the Women’s and Children Program and Dr. Siva Devarajan has joined the Department of Psychiatry in the Mental Health and…
An Evening at The Mansion CK Etsy event for CK Women’s Centre
The Chatham-Kent Etsy Street Team is proud to sponsor “At Evening at the Mansion” to benefit the Chatham-Kent Women’s Centre. The luxurious shopping event takes place on Wednesday 1st December from 6.00pm to 9.00pm in the opulent setting of The Mansion on Victoria, 158 Victoria Avenue in Chatham. The Chatham-Kent…
Construction Begins On Anaerobic Digester For U of G Ridgetown Campus
Construction begins on a multi-million dollar biogas plant in Ridgetown, Ontario October 14, 2010 – Ridgetown: PlanET Biogas Solutions is pleased to announce it has begun construction on a new power plant at the Ridgetown Campus of the University of Guelph. The plant will soon be turning manure and other…
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