Home » Archives by category » CK Local News (Page 3)
Chatham-Kent recognizing Emergency Preparedness Week
Chatham-Kent, is again holding a display of emergency service responders at the Home Depot 8582 Pioneer Line, Chatham on Saturday May 12, 2012. The display will start at 9:00 a.m. and finish at 1:00 p.m. Participants will include the Chatham-Kent Fire Department, Chatham-Kent Police Service, Chatham Kent EMS, Chatham-Kent OPP,…
A Spring Fashion Show For Charity
A Wallaceburg clothing store is holding a fashion show for charity tomorrow (May 8th) Goldcoast Fashions in will be hosting their “Charity Fashion Show” at Fiesta Restaurant from Noon until 1PM to raise money for a number of charities including the Food Bank. According to Nikki Parker from Goldcoast Fashions, they are…
Birdwatchers Are Flocking to Wheatley
Birds aren’t the only ones migrating to the area around Wheatley, ON. Bea Patterson owns a local bed and breakfast in the town and says she has guests from areas that span not only the country, but also the globe. “We have eight people in right now and two of…
Bell Walk for Kid’s Help Phone raises funds
The Bell Walk for the Kid’s Help Phone was held yesterday (May 6) at Tecumseh Park in Chatham. More than $13,000 was raised from the event. Tim Lozon of Bell Aliant said to funds go towards helping kids across the country. “The sun was shining and it was a beautiful…
Meals On Wheels to honor volunteers, launch program
On Wednesday, May 9th, 2012, Meals on Wheels Chatham-Kent is hosting a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon to honour the many volunteers of Meals on Wheels programs from across the Municipality who tirelessly dedicate their time to ensure “no senior goes hungry” in Chatham-Kent. The formal program begins at 12:00pm and will…
South Buxton Raceway Opens Saturday night
This Saturday is officially the opening night for South Buxton Raceway’s 41st season. Four classes of racing are on tab – Schinkel’s Gourmet Meats UMP Modifieds, Glencoe Auto Recyclers UMP Late Models, Windride Transportation Sport Stocks and Tirecraft Comp 4s – along with a new Bombers class who will be…
Mayor says Sobey’s closure a ‘minor set back’
Wallaceburg was hit with some difficult news yesterday with the announcement of Sobey’s closing July 7th. Chatham-Kent Mayor Randy Hope said the news was a bit of a shock. “You always anticipate those type of new stores will do well in the community,” he said. “The nice part is I’ve…
Chatham Sunrise Rotary Ribfest announces headline acts
The committee for the 4th annual Chatham Sunrise Rotary Ribfest announced their headline acts for the upcoming July 6,7 and 8 event. Headlining the Friday night portion of the event will be classic rock group – Trooper. And on the Saturday of the event, country star Jason McCoy will wrap…
OPP: Names released in fatal crash
The Ontario Provincial Police Chatham-Kent branch have released the names of his two people killed yesterday in a tragic crash on Highway 40. Here is the complete statement sent by the OPP: On the 3rd of May, 2012 at 3:45 p.m. the Chatham-Kent Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to…
Buy a Brick campaign launches for Tecumseh project
The Friends of the Tecumseh Monument have launched a “Buy a Brick” campaign to allow as many individuals, groups and businesses as possible to participate in the enhancement of the monument to Chief Tecumseh and establish an open-air museum of the site of the Battle of the Thames. The great…
Salvation Army usage up in Chatham-Kent
The Salvation Army Chatham Kent Ministries experienced a 55% increase in the food bank usage at its four food banks in C-K in the first quarter of 2012. This increase has resulted in the donations received at Christmas time to be depleted at a faster rate and shelves are bare…
Local talent added to Theory of a Deadman lineup
St. Clair College is pleased to announce that Chatham band The Long Lots and Toronto band Teenage Kicks will open for Theory of a Deadman on Sunday, June 3 at 7:30 pm at the Chatham Capitol Theatre. The Long Lots The Long Lots wanted to do something different so they…
McHappy Day totals for C-K
We heard from the Konecny family on McHappy Day this week, and their story about how the Ronald McDonald House in London was beneficial to them during the first few weeks of their son’s Colton’s life. The totals are in for how much money was raised during the annual, country-wide…
The Wallaceburg Fair is Back
One of the first official signs of spring is here this weekend in Wallaceburg because the fair is in town. Carter Shows already has their midway and games set up in the field and parking lot beside Sobey’s and Tim Horton’s. Jerry O’Neil of Carter Shows says everything is ready…
Shipley Announces Grants For Student Summer Jobs
RELEASE FROM THE OFFICE OF MP BEV SHIPLEY May 3, 2012 Strathroy – It’s a sure sign summer is just around the corner. Bev Shipley, M.P. for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex announced today that 92 local students will be employed this summer under the Government of Canada’s Summer Jobs Program. Shipley noted that…
Major Collision Claims Two Lives
Chatham-Kent OPP have confirmed that two people are dead after a major vehicle collision on Highway 40 between Chatham and Wallaceburg. Police are now calling in the technical collision investigators to the scene and are asking for witnesses to contact police. According to police the collision took place just before…
Wallaceburg Welcomes a New Business
A new business is setting up shop in Wallaceburg. Keel ‘N Wheels is opening up on Monday (May 7) at its 80 Elm Drive South location. They’ll be offering inboard/outboard marine, motorcycle and small engine repair as well as storage for boats, cars and RVs in their 30,000 square foot…
Chatham-Kent’s New Deputy Police Chief Settles In
It has been a very busy couple of days for Chatham-Kent’s new Deputy Police Chief, Gary Conn, as he steps into his new role. Conn was sworn in last week Friday in municipal council chambers, but he has spent the first couple of days this week getting used to his…
Sobey’s closing in Wallaceburg
It’s a tough pill to swallow for a local grocery store today. Officials announced this morning (May 3) that the Sobey’s location in Wallaceburg is closing as of July 7th. Spokesperson for Sobey’s Sarah Stover says the decision was not an easy one to make. “I can confirm that the…
Gearing Up For 24 Hour Survivor Challenge
The contestants have been chosen and everyone is gearing up for the BYC 24-Hour Survivor Challenge happening on June 15th and 16th at Memorial Park in Blenheim. Come out and support your favourite contestant. Rachel Ashby (Nature’s Own Landscaping), Justin Babkirk (Blenheim Sobeys), Dave Bonnell (Tom’s Discount Rent-All), Julia Fortunato…
Recent Comments