Rebound Choices
Young people face many changes through their adolescent years, ranging from rapid growth and development to psychological and social changes. For some young people, these changes are combined with concerns from exposure to poverty, difficulty at school, illegal substance use and mental illness. Fortunately, many studies support community agencies maintaining…
Director’s annual report 2012 presented to trustees and St. Clair Catholic stakeholders
The Board of Trustees for the St. Clair Catholic District School Board has received the Director’s Annual Report 2012. “It is with great pleasure that I present this annual report to our Trustees and members of the St. Clair Catholic community,” says Paul Wubben, Director of Education. “The report highlights…
Sydenham Pool taken off chopping block
Wallaceburg and other communities in Chatham-Kent can relax a bit today, as the Sydenham Pool has been removed from the chopping block. Deliberations began last night for the 2013 Municipal Budget process. South Kent Counc. Art Stirling made a successful motion to have the pool in Wallaceburg referred to the…
Budget deliberations set to begin in Chatham-Kent
The 2013 budget deliberations begin today at the Civic Centre in Chatham. Staff has provided options to bring the tax increase to 2%, or down to a tax freeze. However, administration is saying in order to maintain the existing level of services a 3.9 per cent tax hike is required.…
Course on Mental Health First Aid scheduled
In a partnership between United Way Chatham-Kent, Canadian Mental Health Association Chatham-Kent Branch and Mental Health First Aid Canada, we are proud to offer the first local Mental Health First Aid for Adults Who Interact with Youth Course. You may ask, but what is Mental Health First Aid? The Mental…
The Chatham Branch of Public Library presents: A wardrobe planning program to help you look your best
The Chatham-Kent Public Library, Chatham Branch, is pleased to present “What should I wear? – Wardrobe tips to dress your best!” on Tuesday, February 12, at 6:30 p.m. The speaker will be Rebecca Allman, Ladies Wear Manager at Sears in Chatham. She will discuss: The styles that work best for…
Community Living Chatham-Kent Accepting Applications for the Rob McLandress Make a Dream Come True Fund
CHATHAM, ON – Community Living Chatham-Kent will be accepting applications for the Rob McLandress Make a Dream Come True Fund between February 1 – March 31, 2013. The fund was made possible through a bequest to Community Living Chatham-Kent by the late Father James Williams. Father Williams was an ongoing…
Council For The Arts Presents Rick Fines Trio Feb 9th!
The Wallaceburg & District Council For The Arts will kick off 2013 in a big way. The newly re-vamped charitable organization recently announced their next event, slated for February 9th at the Jeanne Gordon Theatre in Wallaceburg, will feature Canadian blues mastermind Rick Fines. Fines, one of the country’s leading…
Audio drama app launches world wide on new BLACKBERRY 10 smartphone
CHATHAM, Ontario Canada – January 21, 2013: The Moonlight Audio Theatre Podcast is pleased to announce the launch of their global Blackberry App especially configured for the new BlackBerry10 smartphone to be released January 30, 2013. David Farquhar, Producer of the Moonlight Audio Theatre Podcast says “For a onetime fee…
National Cupcake Day for SPCAs
Calling all bakers and animal lovers! The first-ever National Cupcake Day™ is set for Monday, February 25th and everyone is invited to bake their best cupcakes, host a cupcake party, share cupcakes with family, friends and colleagues, and collect donations all in support of the SPCAs and Humane Societies across…
National Non-Smoking Week, a time to give your New Year’s resolution a boost
Chatham-Kent, Ontario – January 18, 2013 – As the ball drops on New Year’s Eve, many people make resolutions to adopt a healthier lifestyle in the coming year, yet how often do people follow through? For those who have committed to quit smoking in 2013, National Non-Smoking (January 20 to…
The Chatham-Kent Public Library Contest for Tweens and Teens (ages 9 to 15)
Check In and Check It Out Chatham-Kent Public Library (CKPL) is hosting a contest for Tweens and Teens, ages 9-15. The cramming is over, exams are written and it’s time for some fun. Renew your library card, apply for your first one, attend a library program or check out library…
Pies and purses fundraiser a hit for mom’s baby cupboard
St. James Anglican Church was packed on Saturday afternoon for their fundraiser in support of the Mom’s Baby Cupboard. The pies and purses event gathered over 150 people, as $5,521.00 was raised for the program, which helps out young mother’s in the community. Diane Garrett, the event organizer, says she’s…
Shae-Lynn Bourne set to skate in Ridgetown
Local skaters in Ridgetown have be working hard on their skating skills all season and practicing routines for the upcoming annual ice carnival. The excitement level has just risen considerably as the Club has confirmed that Chatham-Kent native Shae-Lynn Bourne has agreed to perform during their show. Carnival Director, Chris…
Stu McFadden takes an icy plunge for the United Way, see video
It was a great day, and an amazing week for the United Way campaign in Wallaceburg. The radio hostage event wrapped up Friday morning with Stuart McFadden raising $4,181, pushing the week’s total over $11,000. After eclipsing the mark set by Paul Bilodeau of $3,300 raised on Monday, McFadden agreed…
Robbie Burns celebration with Rant Maggie Rant at Mary Webb Centre
Stratford, ON (January 18, 2013) – You can enjoy a wee bit of Scotland at the historical Mary Webb Centre in Highgate on January 26 when Rant Maggie Rant, “one of Canada’s most exciting Celtic Fusion ensembles,” takes to the stage at 8:00 pm to celebrate Robbie Burns in true…
Community budget meetings well attended in Chatham-Kent
About 50 people attended the final community meeting in Chatham last night ahead of the 2013 budget deliberations for Chatham-Kent. More than 300 local residents attended the 3 meetings this week, providing their input on issues effecting the community North Kent Counc. Leon Leclair says people do not want their…
100 Years of 4-H at the Ridge House Museum
The Ridge House Museum is in search of objects and information to help us develop a new exhibit that celebrates the centennial of 4-H Canada in 2013. Scheduled to be on display in the exhibit gallery of the museum from March 20 to December 23, 2013, the exhibit will show…
Photos needed for Chatham-Kent Museum exhibition
The Chatham-Kent Museum and local artist Mark Reinhart would like to invite you to contribute to an exciting project, “Running a Thread Through Chatham-Kent”. Running a Thread asks residents and visitors to take a photograph of their favourite location in Chatham-Kent with a thread of yarn running across the frame.…
Eclectic Classical Ensemble QUARTETTO GELATO to Perform in Chatham
Virtuosic showpieces, romantic tenor arias, pyrotechnical solos, blazing gypsy show pieces, multi-instrument mastery and a world accordion champion – this is Quartetto Gelato. You can see them live at the St. Clair College Capitol Theatre on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 7:30 pm. For nearly two decades, this dazzling ensemble…
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