Seasonal Bus Route Gets Under Way
The seasonal bus route to recreational attractions in the North Kent (Mitchell Bay) and South Kent (Erieau) areas is getting under way. Seasonal Interurban Transit Route S1 will serve Chatham, Erieau and Mitchell Bay with stops in Grande Point, Pain Court, Charing Cross and Blenheim. The service will start on…
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’,…
Another “Wanted” man turns himself in
Chatham-Kent Police arrested and charged another man wanted on the CKPS Most Wanted List. A man wanted for numerous crimes, including break and enter and theft, turned himself into authorities earlier this week. Ashton Falconer, a 23 year old of Sarnia, was arrested and released with a future court date.…
Motorcycle crash results in charges
A two vehicle crash on Grand Ave yesterday afternoon has resulted in one man being charged with careless driving. A 23-year-old Chatham woman stopped for an amber light and was rear-ended by a 30-year-old Chatham man on a motorcycle. The man was transported to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance with non…
Fire at old slaughter house in Blenheim ruled suspicious
Police continue to investigate yesterday’s fire on Pook Road in Harwich Township. Both Chatham and Blenheim firefighters were called to the scene around 3pm yesterday to extinguish a fire at the former Blenheim abattoir. The fire is being called suspicious, as the building was only being used for storage purposes.…
LCBO Reaches Tentative Agreement with its Unionized Employees
The LCBO announced today that a tentative agreement was reached with its 6,700 unionized employees; averting the possibility of a strike at LCBO stores and warehouses this Victoria Day weekend. Terms of the new collective bargaining agreement were not disclosed pending ratification by members of the Liquor Board Employees Division…
Truck Hits Lacroix St. Home
A pickup truck left the road Wednesday afternoon and crashed into a home on Lacroix Street. The homeowner said no one was home at the time, and that there is considerable damage to the structure of her house. “The bedroom wall is knocked right in and the doors won’t close”…
LCBO announces media blackout
At 12:01 a.m. 7,000 unionized LCBO employees could walk off the job, leaving customers thirsty this Victoria Day long weekend. Although the deadline is looming, the Ontario government is optimistic that a strike can still be avoided. LCBO spokesperson, Heather MacGregor, announced this morning that there will be a media…
Sydenham Hospital Auxiliary Donates $5,000 to the Sydenham X-Ray Campaign
On Tuesday, May 14, 2013, representatives from the Sydenham District Hospital Auxiliary presented a cheque for $5,000 to the Foundation of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) in support of the $500,000 Sydenham X-Ray Equipment Campaign. This generous donation from the Sydenham District Hospital Auxiliary was made possible through various fundraising efforts…
CAA SCO launches Worst Roads campaign
CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO) is urging the Ontario government to dedicate a portion of the revenue collected from gas taxes to improving our roads, bridges and highways. The call came during CAA’s 10th annual Worst Roads campaign kickoff. “The province of Ontario has been collecting a gas tax…
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 $5.00.…
Family Donates Robert Bateman Print to CKHA’s Complex Continuing Care Department
In honour of the great care their mother received in Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s (CKHA) Complex Continuing Care Department, siblings Rudy and Lucy Haggeman have generously donated a Robert Bateman print, entitled ‘Tranquility’ to CKHA. The print will hang in CKHA’s Complex Continuing Care Department for patients, visitors and CKHA staff…
Police Use DNA to Solve old Break and Enter
Police have made an arrest in a break-and enter that occurred back in March of this year, using DNA evidence. The incident occurred on Raleigh Street in Chatham. About 1000$ worth of property was taken at the time. Last week police received a DNA hit from The Center of Forensic…
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…
Future of Wallaceburg schools discussed at Accommodation Review Committee
The Lambton Kent District School Board received feedback from parents regarding the Accommodation Review Committee (ARC) recommendations involving Wallaceburg schools yesterday. Two delegations came before the board of trustees at the meeting in Chatham – one which supported the recommendations of the Wallaceburg Area of Schools, and another opposing them.…
Spring Showcase at W.D.S.S
Tomorrow (May 16), the public is invited to Wallaceburg District Secondary School for their Spring Showcase. “The SWAG Plague” and “The 15 Minute Hamlet” are two of many featured performances. Doors open at 7pm, with the show taking place in the school’s cafeteria. Conner Stark, a performer and student says,…
Tim Bosma Found Dead; Body Burned
The search for Tim Bosma is over. Authorities have confirmed the remains of the missing Ancaster man were found on farmland owned by the family of the suspect currently in custody in connection with the case. Bosma, 32-years-old, went missing eight days ago after taking two men on a test…
Police Week to focus on social media and elder abuse
Police week kicked off yesterday across Ontario. In Chatham-Kent the focus will be on social media and elder abuse. Police hope to reveal how policing agencies are using social media as a means of community engagement, as a crime prevention tool, and to assist in spreading the message that Elder…
Wallaceburg man charged with child pornography offences
A two month investigation conducted by the Internet Child Exploitation Units from the Chatham-Kent, and Windsor Police Services, resulted in the arrest of a Wallaceburg man. 51-year old Denny Raymond McGee was arrested and charged with accessing and possessing Child Pornography. A search warrant was executed at his residence in…
Drug Awareness Council at WDSS
Tomorrow (Wednesday May 15th) Wallaceburg District Secondary School is hosting the Chatham-Kent Drug Awareness Council, a free community forum which discusses the impact of drug abuse among youth. Information booths will be set up in the school’s cafeteria, in addition to a light dinner served at 6:30pm. A mother will…
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