Wallaceburg Wins!
Quick note from my phone to say Wallaceburg has won the 25k! From the TSN website: WALLACEBURG, ON NAMED SECOND STOP ON KRAFT CELEBRATION TOUR Toronto, ON – After more than one million total online votes were cast for Tuesday’s head-to-head match-up, Wallaceburg, Ontario has been named the second winning…
Trails projects approved for across C-K
Chatham-Kent Council approved recommendations from staff to proceed with a handful of trials projects in Chatham-Kent. Here’s some details. The Chatham-Kent Trails Council and the Active Communities Steering Committee’s endorsed work plan to complete the following trails in Chatham-Kent be approved: a) Rose Trial (Phase One) on Country Road 33 in the…
Tilbury Rotary gets loan for splash pad
Tilbury may be getting a new splashpad in the near future, after Council approved a recommendation for a big loan. Here are the details from Council on Monday (July 11): Approved the following recommendations regarding Loan Request for the Development of a Community Splashpad in the Knights of Columbus Park,…
Erieau arts event getting geared up
Come out and enjoy the day in Erieau. 80 Artists from all over Ontario and Michigan will display their talents and sell their art work along the Erieau Boulevard. Various mediums will be highlighted including watercolour, acrylic, and oil paintings, art cards, paper crafts, custom designed jewelry, jazzy hair accessories,…
Chatham Ribfest attracts more than 30,000 people
The 3rd annual Chatham Sunrise Rotary Ribfest was held over the weekend in Tecemseh Park. Organizer Sheila Bateman said the turn out was phenomenal. Bateman said more than 30,000 people came through the gates to take part in the festivities. Rock veterans April Wine highlighted the musical entertainment for the…
New ambulance service provider for Chatham-Kent
There will be a change in ambulance service providers coming up in Chatham-Kent. Council approved a staff recomendation last night for Medavie EMS Ontario to take over the duties in C-K starting in January. This move replaces Sun Parlour EMS, who has been the provider in C-K for 11 years..…
Fire destroys Park Ave. home in Chatham
Over $75,000 damage was caused after a fire at Park Ave residence in Chatham yesterday afternoon Emergency crews responded to the blaze at 12:30 p.m. yesterday afternoon. Fire officials said the cause of the blaze is undertermined, but has been ruled accidental. The fire duid start in the kitchen of…
Crews respond to fires in Tilbury, Erieau
Emergency crews battled two fires last night (July 12) across C-K. Police officials said a vehicle was found fully engulfed in Tilbury this morning at around 3 o clock. The cause of the blaze is undertermined and the investigation continues, after $8,000 damage was caused to the vehicle. A trailer…
Update: Man died of drowning in Tilbury
The Chatham-Kent police are continuing to investigate the death of a man who was found in a pond located at the Dashwheel Park in Tilbury last week. A port-mortem examination was conducted on Friday and the cause of death was determined to be consistent with drowning. The 49-year-old Belle River…
Rob Browning Saying Goodbye To Chatham-Kent
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has issued the following media release regarding the departure of Chatham-Kent CAO Rob Browning: The Municipality of Chatham-Kent’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) has informed Council that he will be retiring from public service as of September. In a subsequent message to municipal employees Monday evening, Rob…
Dog missing in Wallaceburg
A 90 lbs blonde Husky mix named Max has been missing for a few days in the Wallaceburg area. Max is 1.5 yrs old and was wearing a red collar when he went missing. If you have seen Max or heard of someone who has, please contact Krystle Van Damme…
Police investigate two crashes in Chatham over weekend
On Saturday at approximately 5:30 pm the Police responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Grand River Line in Chatham. The vehicle involved was pulling a trailer with an ATV on board. Police said the driver lost control of the vehicle and the vehicle and the trailer overturned, causing…
American woman suffering from mental illness located in Chatham
At 3:51 a.m. this morning, police attended the Traveler’s Inn on Queen’s Line in Chatham in response to a suspicious vehicle call. A citizen called police when he saw a woman sleeping in a vehicle of the motel parking lot. Police said when an officer spoke to the woman, he…
Bayfest Continues to Rock Thousands in Sarnia
Bayfest continues its tradition as one of the biggest musical events in Southwestern Ontario by rocking out in Centennial Park, Sarnia Wednesday through Sunday. Lighting the stage with a thunderous blaze of fire and rock, KISS took to the stage on Wednesday and ignited the crowd. Thursday saw the sights…
You’re Invited to Wallaceburg’s Kraft Celebration Tour Rally Monday
Downtown Wallaceburg will be rocking Monday evening in a pre-party for Tuesday and Wednesday’s online voting for the Kraft Celebration Tour. Organizers are expecting several hundred people from across Chatham-Kent to join the festivities in downtown Wallaceburg starting at 5pm Monday. The night, which will be a pep rally event,…
Making it easier for RV dealers
Recreational Vehicle dealers are calling it “the best thing to happen to the RV industry in many years,” as MPP Maria Van Bommel announced that starting July 1, drivers can tow recreational vehicles (RVs) if they have a full class G license, making it easier to travel this summer and…
Black convertible wanted in connection with a hit and run
At approximately 1:30 pm Friday July 8 Police responded to a fail to remain collision on Park Street in the City of Chatham. An orange coloured Dodge Neon was parked along the roadway and was struck by a Black convertible sports car. The convertible sped off prior to officer arrival.…
Woman charged with possession of a controlled substance
At approximately 8:30 pm Friday July 8, 2011 Police responded to a call for an intoxicated female party in the area of Colborne and William Street in the City of Chatham. Upon arrival the female party was located and arrested for public intoxication. Upon searching the accused she was found…
Man arrested for theft of a vehicle and home invasion
At about 12:45 p.m. Thursday a citizen called police to report that a person known to him had stolen his Volkswagen Jetta. The caller advised that the man arrived unannounced, stole the keys, and left in the vehicle. Officers located the unoccupied vehicle behind John Uyen School. Later that same…
More Summer Jobs For Youth In Lambton and Chatham-Kent
“This summer, youth from high-needs neighbourhoods in Lambton and Chatham-Kent are getting the chance to gain valuable job experience,” announced MPP Maria Van Bommel. The jobs are being offered through the Youth Opportunities Strategy, which helps at-risk youth gain experience with local businesses, non-profit agencies and police services. The young…
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