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Hundreds of OHHA supporters expected at Queen’s Park

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A rally at Queen’s Park is expected to start this afternoon at 1:30 p.m. Brian Tropea, general manager of the Ontario Harness Horse Association says they are expecting a great turn-out. “We’ll be there on the front lawn,” he said.... 
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Cookin’ chili in support of Outreach For Hunger

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People will be gathering at Bob ‘N Buoys in Mitchell’s Bay this Saturday (Feb. 25) for their annual chili cook-off. Jill Roe, owner of the restaurant, says supporting the food bank is essential especially this year. “We’ve done... 
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C-K cops recognized by RCMP

RCMP Inspector Alex Mills presents Chatham-Kent Police Service Chief Dennis Poole with a Commissioner’s Certificate of Appreciation.
RCMP Inspector Alex Mills presents Chatham-Kent Police Service Chief Dennis Poole with a Commissioner’s Certificate of Appreciation. RCMP Inspector Alex Mills presents Chatham-Kent Police Service Chief Dennis Poole with a Commissioner’s Certificate... 
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Ontario horsemen planning Queen’s Park rally

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Bus loads of members from the Ontario Harness Horse Association are heading to Queen’s Park today (Feb. 22) to protest recent statements from Finance Minister Dwight Duncan. Bus trips are set to depart from communities all across Ontario, with one... 

Liberals receive highly-anticipated Drummond Report

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The Liberal party of Ontario received the much-anticipated Drummond Report last week. Here’s is the information from the Provincial government. The McGuinty government received the report of the Commission on the Reform of Ontario’s Public... 
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Fantuz Signs, Headed Home to Ontario

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The expected splash in the free agent market came one day late, but it brought Chatham’s Andy Fantuz a lot closer to home. Fantuz, who had been with the Saskatchewan Roughriders since entering the CFL, signed a contract with the Hamilton Tiger Cats... 
// Posted on Feb 17th, 2012

Just For Laughs Road Show returns to Capitol

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On Saturday, April 14 at 8pm, Just For Laughs brings more of its funniest alumni to the Chatham Capitol Theatre with the Just For Laughs Road Show! Now in its 8th year touring across Ontario every spring, the Road Show features four of the best... 
// Posted on Feb 17th, 2012

YMCA open for all on Family Day

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The YMCA will open their doors to the public for lots of family activities this Family Day, Monday February 20. Join us for free family activities from 9:00am-3:00pm. Activities for all family members include family volleyball, basketball, Energy Zone... 
// Posted on Feb 17th, 2012

TVCOGECO provides a valuable service to Chatham residents.

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Chatham, February 17, 2012 – 88% of Cogeco subscribers in Chatham say that TVCOGECO provides a valuable service to the community. This was one of the findings in a November 2011 telephone survey by Environics Research Group, a leading public opinion... 
// Posted on Feb 17th, 2012

Ontario 211 helpline goes province-wide, over 4 million served

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It’s official. Ontario 211, the phone line that has helped well over 4 million callers find help in the social and human services sectors since it launched a decade ago, is now province-wide. And Ontario is the first province in Canada to be able to... 
// Posted on Feb 17th, 2012

Rattle ‘n Roll: Movies for Mommies with Babies

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On Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 12:30pm, the Kiwanis Theatre begins a new movie series called “Rattle ‘n Roll: Movies for Mommies with Babies”. These films are geared to new mommies looking for an afternoon out with other moms and their babies.... 
// Posted on Feb 16th, 2012

Blenheim Blast Swimmers To Compete In Gatineau

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Olympian swimmers to headline Speedo Eastern Championships in Gatineau along with Local Blenheim Blast Swimmers Justine and Shania Van Herk. Justine Van Herk Shania Van Herk About the Speedo Eastern Canadian Championships: The Speedo Eastern Championships... 
// Posted on Feb 16th, 2012

C-K group offers advice to multiple birth families

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Here is our follow-up article with the interview we did with Sheri Derbyshire-Franklin, of the Chatham-Kent Multiple Births Association. Our questions are bolded with Derbyshire-Franklin’s responses below each question. Giving that parenting is... 
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WSO Woodwind Quintet At Mary Webb

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A talented woodwind quintet from the Windsor Symphony Orchestra (WSO) will perform at the Mary Webb Centre, 87 Main Street West in Highgate on Friday 24th February at 7.00pm. The varied programme moves from the Danish chill of Carl Nielsen’s Quintet... 
// Posted on Feb 15th, 2012

Doctor recruitment on-going in Chatham-Kent

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After a successful year in 2011, where 19 new Doctors were brought into the community, physician recruitment is an on-going priority in Chatham-Kent. Along with various groups, and a dedicated physician recruitment committee featuring numerous stakeholders... 

Cultural Calendar – Late Winter Update

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Someone said they saw a robin last week. Valentine’s Day has come and gone. The temperatures are pushing a bit higher. It is time to update your cultural calendar. Films, concerts (including two Windsor Symphony Orchestra offerings at the Mary Webb... 
// Posted on Feb 15th, 2012

Community Trees Initiative Program

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Who? The Community Trees Initiative is a free program offered to elementary schools, secondary schools, and community groups located along the Lower Thames Valley watershed. What? It is a multi-faceted program that occurs year-round and engages students... 
// Posted on Feb 14th, 2012

New Cycling Route Brings Underground Railroad Alive

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518-mile Detroit Alternate guides touring cyclists through communities and landmarks in Underground Railroad’s history from Oberlin, Ohio, to Owen Sound, Ontario Missoula, Montana — Five years to the day after the unveiling of its 2,000-mile Underground... 
// Posted on Feb 14th, 2012

Any parents expecting a multiple birth?

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For anyone in the community who is expecting to have twins, or triplets or even more – there is a group for you. The Chatham-Kent Multiple Births Association has been providing support, information and fellowship to families of and expecting multiples... 

Thames Art Gallery announces $1000 art scholarship!

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The Thames Art Gallery is pleased to announce that a $1000 scholarship has been secured for the 2011 High Class Art exhibit. Thank you to sponsors Cathy and Rob Myers who made this opportunity possible for students in Chatham-Kent. Candidates for this... 
// Posted on Feb 13th, 2012