Anti-smoking group Crew 129 protest outside Queen’s Park
Chatham-Kent anti-smoking group Crew 129 participated in a protest with other Youth Action Alliances from across the province at Queen’s Park in Toronto this week. Funding for Youth Action Alliances were cut recently by the province. The photo shows the group performing a “drop dead” in symbolism of the 130…
Great Lakes Lavender open field event a success; another this weekend
By Aaron Hall – Daily Post For anyone who missed the Great Lakes Lavender Open Field event last weekend in Chatham, another event will be taking place this weekend, July 10-12. “Last weekend was extremely well attended,” said Matt Korpan, who owns GLL along with his wife Kate. “We offered…
Second youth charged in Wallaceburg cemetery vandalism case
On June 29, 2009 the Chatham-Kent Police Service reported that unknown suspects entered Riverview Cemetery on Wallace Street in Wallaceburg and toppled a number of headstones. Later that day, a 13-year-old boy was arrested and charged with mischief. On Wednesday, the Chatham-Kent police concluded the investigation. A 13-year-old Wallaceburg girl…
Youth struck in face with skateboard in Wallaceburg, suffers fractured orbital socket
At about 5 p.m. on Wednesday, the Chatham-Kent police attended the board walk near James Street in Wallaceburg in response to an assault. Police said a group of youths were inhaling aerosol spray and drinking Whiskey. The victim did not want to be involved in this behavior and attempted to…
Chatham resident singing and acting his way to stardom
By Aaron Hall – Daily Post Editor Chatham resident Paul Schwarz told the Chatham-Kent Daily Post that he hopes to one day be a full-time performer, utilizing his passion and talent with singing and acting. However, the 21-year-old is happy being back in his hometown for the time being, teaching,…
Collecting pennies for Chatham-Kent Heart and Stroke, see video
By Aaron Hall – Daily Post Editor Organizers with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Chatham-Kent are urging local residents to stop by the Downtown Chatham Centre sometime before July 12, and to make sure they don’t forget their pennies. The “It’s Raining Pennies From Heaven” has been taking place…
Police seeking assistance with bicycle thefts in Chatham
Over the past week Smith’s Cycle in Chatham has been hit by thieves who have stolen a total of 10 bicycles. Chatham-Kent rime Stoppers officials said these thefts occurred during the evening hours when it’s easiest for the suspects to avoid detection. The dollar value of these thefts is starting…
Newcomer Welcome Fair taking place in Chatham, July 9
The inaugural Newcomer Welcome Fair will take place tomorrow (July 9) in Chatham. “There have been over 30 service providers, government agencies and community group registered to attend,” said Rachelle Pascoe-Deslauriers, Settlement Services Coordinator, Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program for the Adult Language and Learning centre in Chatham. “The agencies…
Public meetings starting in Chatham-Kent for bike route consultation
Meetings in Wallaceburg and Tilbury are slated for tonight (July 8), and meetings are planned for tomorrow night in Blenheim and Chatham for the bike route being proposed by the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.…
Chatham-Kent seeking more affordable housing
The Chatham-Kent Housing Needs Assessment and Strategy report revealed a need for more affordable housing in Chatham-Kent, prompting municipal council to authorize staff to release two proposal calls.…
Low-income families getting more provincial support, says Pat Hoy
Chatham-Kent-Essex MPP Pat Hoy said that beginning this month, low-income families will receive more money through the Ontario Child Benefit to help with the cost of raising their children.…
Chatham’s South West Ag picks up new grain facility
As part of strategic changes within its North American operations, Farmers Grain Dealers (FGDI LLC) has announced that they intend to sell their Arkwood grain facility in Louisville, Ontario east of Chatham to South West Ag Partners Inc.…
Chatham woman charged after crash, open alcohol found in vehicle
At about 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, the Chatham-Kent police attended on Queens Line near Dillon Road in Chatham in response to a single motor vehicle collision.…
Wallaceburg to receive shipment from Russian barge
Like many smaller communities along Canada’s seacoasts, Great Lakes shores, and rivers, it appeared for many years that Wallaceburg’s day as a shipping port was long past. The schooners and steamships were gone and big transport by-passed the historic port on southwestern Ontario’s Sydenham River. But, Chatham-Kent Council persisted in…
Chatham-Kent Health Alliance ends contract with Veritas
In a news release sent late Tuesday evening (July 7) Chatham-Kent Health Alliance officials said, the Tri-Board Executive Committee and CKHA administration made the decision to end its relationship with Veritas Communications Inc.…
Veritas Communications apologizes to Wesley, CKHA
By Aaron Hall – Daily Post Editor The company hired by the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance to conduct a community engagement strategy, has apologized to the CKHA, Save Our Sydenham committee chair Jeff Wesley, and the entire community of Chatham-Kent.…
CKDP team preparing for Chatham-Kent United Way Amazing Race, see video
The CKDP team of Myriam Armstrong and Aaron Hall are working hard at preparations for the United Way of Chatham-Kent Amazing Race, which is taking place on August 29.…
CKHA explains rationale for hiring firm; says e-mail concerning Wesley a ‘mistake’
By Aaron Hall – Daily Post Editor In response to recent news, the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance told the CKDP that it has engaged Veritas Canada to develop a process of community engagement regarding the facility renewal project for Wallaceburg and Chatham campuses.…
Jeff Wesley ‘disgusted’ by CKHA-hired probe
By Aaron Hall – Daily Post Editor Wallaceburg Save Our Sydenham committee chair Jeff Wesley is “disgusted” after a Toronto-based firm, hired by the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, asked for information about him from his long-time political rival.…
Chatham man charged with impaired driving after Monday crash
At about 3:15 p.m. on Monday (July 6), the Chatham-Kent police attended on McNaughton Avenue West near Northland Drive in Chatham in response to a head-on collision involving two vehicles.…
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