OPP supports life jacket legislation
In the wake of a number of boating tragedies on Ontario waterways, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Commissioner Julian Fantino supports a review by Transport Canada of legislation to make the wearing of life jackets or personal flotation devices (PFD) mandatory when boating. A total of 23 persons lost their lives…
Pets of the week from the OSPCA
Hello. My name is Scamp. I am a handsome black with white 8 month old Border Collie/Labrador Retriever X. I have a strong build, a gleaming coat and lovely white teeth. I am truly the picture of health and vitality.…
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Chatham-Kent
By Aaron Hall – Daily Post Editor Environment Canada has issued a severe thunder storm watch for Chatham-Kent. “Thunder storms are expected to develop this afternoon… some of these thunder storms are expected to become severe,” Environment Canada officials said in a statement released at 5:37 p.m. on Monday, August…
Various impaired driving charges laid in Chatham-Kent over weekend
At about 5 p.m. on Saturday, a citizen notified the Chatham-Kent Police of an erratic vehicle travelling northbound on Victoria Avenue in Chatham. Police said the vehicle was stopped and the driver exhibited signs of impairment. He was arrested and transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Headquarters for breath tests. His…
VON Chatham-Kent butterfly release this Sunday, Aug. 23
By Aaron Hall – Daily Post Editor VON Chatham-Kent is holding their second annual “Memories in Motion” Memorial Butterfly Release on Sunday, August 23 at Tecumseh Park in Chatham. In 2008, close to 100 butterflies were released in the beautiful setting of the JC Gardens. The beauty of this release…
Youth leadership workshops taking place in Chatham-Kent
By Aaron Hall – Daily Post Editor The Mayor’s Youth Council of Chatham-Kent is holding two workshops to help provide skills to the communities youth leaders. “This one-day workshop will help young leaders develop skills in goal attainment, money management, team work, problem solving, and communication through hands-on activities and…
What’s positive about discipline? Tips for parents
A toddler’s job is to get to know the world by seeing, hearing, touching, tasting, and smelling everything. They move very quickly, touch everything, put everything in their mouth, do not understand “breakable” and are prone to injuries. Toddlers are very busy exploring their world but cannot understand the risks.…
Knife wielded during altercation in Chatham; more Chatham-Kent police news
At about 6:45 p.m. on Sunday night, the Chatham-Kent Police Service attended a residence on Sandy’s Street in Chatham in response to a disturbance. Police said an ongoing dispute about a bicycle suddenly erupted into violence. During the altercation, one man wielded a knife and cut another man. A 18-year-old…
Shipley says government support will help transform hog industry
Bev Shipley, MP Lambton-Kent-Middlesex says Canada’s Conservative Government’s three-pronged approach will deliver immediate and long-term support to restructure the nation’s ailing hog industry. Shipley says the government will make new investments in key marketing initiatives, provide government-backed credit to help viable operations weather the current economic uncertainty and help struggling…
Collective Soul caps off Rockstock in Chatham, photos and video
By Aaron Hall – Daily Post Editor Ed Roland, the front man for Collective Soul, told the Rockstock crowd on Saturday night that they had better start getting a bit louder. “Why are you all so f—— quiet man?,” Roland asked the crowd. “Hi… we’re Collective Soul man, it’s a…
Priestess plays ‘heavy’ set at Chatham Rockstock, photos and video
By Aaron Hall – Daily Post Editor Things got loud at the second annual Rockstock event held at the Chatham-Kent Airport when Montreal rockers Priestess hit the stage. Fresh off a tour with heavy metal acts with Gwar and Cattle Decapitation, Priestess played hard, and they played loud on the…
Marianas Trench engages the crowd at Chatham Rockstock, photos and video
By Aaron Hall – Daily Post Editor Marianas Trench front man Josh Ramsay truly engages the crowd on Saturday evening (August 15) at Chatham Rockstock. In the middle of one of their opening tunes, Ramsay climbed off the stage and performed his vocals in the front row of the crowd…
Stereos bring ‘pop’ vibe to Chatham Rockstock, photos and video
By Aaron Hall – Daily Post Editor Hailing from Edmonton, Alberta, the Stereos graced the side stage at Chatham Rockstock on Saturday, August 15 at the Chatham-Kent Municipal Airport. Stereos, who bring a pop-rock flare to their music, are quickly gaining popularity across the country and are popping up on…
Montreal rockers Mobile perform at Chatham Rockstock, photos and video
By Aaron Hall – Daily Post Editor Gracing the main stage at Chatham Rockstock, Montreal rockers Mobile drew some high praise from the band that followed them on Saturday afternoon. “That guy kinda sounded like Bono (U2′s singer),” said Pat Kordyback, the front man for Stereos, who played the side…
Windsor’s Ashes of Soma plays Chatham Rockstock, photos and video
By Aaron Hall – Daily Post Editor Making the trip up Highway 401, Windsor rock band Ashes of Soma played on the side stage at Chatham Rockstock on Saturday, August 15. The band consists of Randy Gray, vocals and guitar, Mike Preney on guitar, Paul Doman on drums and Joel…
Crash Karma kick starts evening at Rockstock in Chatham, see photos
By Aaron Hall – Daily Post Editor Crash Karma played some familiar tunes on Saturday afternoon (August 15) to kick start an evening filled with “rock” at the second annual Chatham Rockstock event at the Chatham-Kent Municipal Airport. Pegged as a “super group” after forming in 2008, Crash Karma features…
Bothwell’s Jay Allan plays at Dresden Jamboree, photos and video
By Aaron Hall – Daily Post Editor The inaugural Dresden Jamboree kicked off on Friday night, and continues this evening (August 15) at the Dresden Raceway. Bothwell country music singer/song writer Jay Allan played last night, and several bands are expected to perform tonight. Check out some of the photos…
Toronto women charged after fleeing from Chatham-Kent OPP
On August 14 at 9:30 p.m. the Chatham-Kent OPP were called by a concerned motorist about a car that was driving erratically on Highway 401. The vehicle, a 2009 Hyundai Sonata, was located on the 401 eastbound and it was pulled over near Duart Road. OPP officials said the officer…
Theft of pick-up leads to arrests, Bothwell and Howard Township men charged
On August 14 shortly before 1 p.m. officers investigated the theft of a 2001 Dodge pick-up truck from a residence on Victoria Avenue in Chatham. Police said as a result of investigating this theft and a related break and enter, two men, one a resident of Bothwell and the other…
Electronics will soon be getting recycled in Ontario
Cell phones, cameras, speakers, radios and other electronics will soon be included in recycling programs after provincial approval today, said Chatham-Kent-Essex MPP Pat Hoy. “More items accepted means that more of these materials will be kept out of Ontario’s landfills resulting in greater protection of the environment,” said Hoy. Environment…
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