Looking into a Future of Prosperity
Submitted By EMILY FIELD In the community of Chatham-Kent, poverty has become a growing issue. Many citizens began to struggle with the global economic downturn of 2008. Since 2009, the Salvation Army food bank usage has increased by over 30 per cent. “A lot more people are considered ‘working poor’,…
Learn simple tricks to sharpen your brain!
You are invited to learn simple tricks to sharpen your brain with highly entertaining speaker, Brian Thwaits on Thursday June 6, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Active Lifestyle Centre in Chatham. Learn valuable techniques and at the same time enjoy a delicious lasagna dinner for $5.00.…
Family Donates Robert Bateman Print to CKHA’s Complex Continuing Care Department
In honour of the great care their mother received in Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s (CKHA) Complex Continuing Care Department, siblings Rudy and Lucy Haggeman have generously donated a Robert Bateman print, entitled ‘Tranquility’ to CKHA. The print will hang in CKHA’s Complex Continuing Care Department for patients, visitors and CKHA staff…
Summer Drama and Dance With Take A Bow Productions
This Summer Take A Bow Productions will be offering 3 Drama and Dance sessions for ages 5 – 16 years of age. Session 1 July 2nd – 12th Ages 5 – 8 years old Session 2 July 15th – 26th Ages 8 – 12 years old July 29-August 16 Session…
New Trail to Open in Mitchell’s Bay
On Saturday May 18, everyone is invited to a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newest addition to Chatham-Kent’s trail system: the Mitchell’s Bay Lakeshore Trail. This trail connects Mitchell’s Bay Memorial Park to Angler Line and features a number of interpretive signs, wood sculptures and rest areas along the lake…
Inklyo Ltd. Invited Back to Canada’s Premier Digital Conference
Ltd., an Internet content development startup located in Chatham, has once again been selected to participate in the Hosted Startup Scholarship Program at the mesh Digital Media Conference in Toronto, Ontario. Inklyo is one of 50 startup companies to receive the scholarship this year, which strives to provide startup entrepreneurs…
Wheatley Two Creeks Summer Concert Series 2013 Starting Soon
Two Creeks Conservation Area located on Chatham – Kent Road 1 outside the town of Wheatley begins its 22nd Summer Concert Series Sunday June 2nd. The musical season opens with the LDSS band and choir and closes September 1 with Kelly Authier and Champagne Bay. Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m.…
SHINE Results From Pure Academy
PURE DANCE SHINE DANCE COMPETITION RESULTS! This past weekend PURE academy competed against 12 other dance studios from across Ontario. PURE fared extremely well winning several awards of recognition. Results from all routines are below. PURE DANCE PAK TEAM RESULTS Intermediate Pak Team Kyra Allen, Gracie Couper, Brooklyn Cowell, Abby…
The Foggy Hogtown Boys coming to the Mary Webb Centre
Since 2001 The Foggy Hogtown Boys, one of Canada’s most popular roots bands, have been delivering the goods to bluegrass fans across North America and around the world. On SATURDAY 25th MAY they are coming to Highgate’s Mary Webb Centre for an 8:00pm concert generously sponsored by RJ Spence Construction…
UFO Lands In Downtown Chatham
Chef Mike Moccia is holding his 1st annual Downtown Lobsterfest May 25 at the River Rock Night Club. The “unforgettable feasting opportunity” will start at 4:30 pm and feature entertainment by “The Mountaineers.” Chef Moccia says, “Many of my friends and guests at my restaurant have mentioned that they would…
McNaughton in Wallaceburg to Discuss Liberal’s Trades Tax
Submitted by Monte McNaughton’s Office: Lambton-Kent-Middlesex PC MPP Monte McNaughton was in Wallaceburg today to host a jobs roundtable meeting. Topics discussed at the meeting included yesterday’s Liberal-NDP budget, Ontario’s ongoing jobs crisis and importantly, the Liberal’s new Ontario Trades Tax which came into effect April 8. “The Liberal’s new…
NDP ensuring budget delivers on affordable, responsible change
NDP Leader Andrea Horwath says she plans to talk to Ontario families about how the Budget meets their challenges and how it can be made accountable to deliver real results that will improve health care, create jobs and make life affordable while taking responsible and prudent steps to balance the…
Ontario Health Coalition not impressed by budget
Ontario’s budget will result in further cuts to all public services, and particularly hospitals, warned Ontario Health Coalition spokespeople as they left the budget lock-up. A Low Tax, Low Service Province BUDGET PLAN: Funding for all programs and services will be held to below 1 per cent increase, less than…
Liberals release 2013 Ontario provincial budget
Ontario’s 2013 Budget — A Prosperous and Fair Ontario — makes smart investments that will strengthen the economy, helps create jobs for youth and takes action to eliminate the deficit by 2017-18. The 2013 Ontario Budget proposes a prosperous and fair Ontario by: • Establishing a Youth Jobs Strategy of…
Samsung/Pattern announce $11.5M community initiative fund
Samsung Renewable Energy Inc. (Samsung) and Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern) today announced a donation and pledge of $11.5 million dollars to the community of Chatham-Kent as part of The South Kent Wind (SKW) Community Benefits Program. The Program includes an immediate $1.5 million for community-based initiatives and the establishment…
PURE ACADEMY returns to Canadian Competition Circuit in 2 weekend events
This past weekend in London Ontario Recording Artist and Juno Nominee Shawn Desman and his Dance company “MOVE” was more then impressed with PURE ACADEMY’s 2013 Dance Pak Competitive Level 1 Dance Team. PURE Academy competed over a 4-day period coming out on top in 15 different categories. PURE’s head…
Watson announces intention to run for Provincial Liberal Nomination
Chatham lawyer and former Provincial Liberal Candidate (2011 ), Paul Watson has announced that he will be seeking the nomination of the Chatham-Kent-Essex Provincial Liberal Association to be the next Member of Provincial Parliament for the riding. Watson spent 15 consecutive years in Municipal politics including 9 years as Alderman…
The Trews Slated To Rock Retrofest 2013
Culture Factory, with the support of RM Auctions, is thrilled to present JUNO Award nominees and multiple award winners The Trews at a free concert in Tecumseh Park on May 25, as part of Retrofest 2013. “With the addition of The Trews to this year’s Retrofest, it is shaping up…
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