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.…
South Kent Wind Project set to break ground
Samsung Renewable Energy Inc. (Samsung) and Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern) will officially break ground and start construction of the South Kent Wind project in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. The project is creating local and regional jobs and investment with over 1,000 Ontario workers to be involved in project manufacturing,…
Watson announces intention to run for Provincial Liberal Nomination
Chatham lawyer and former Provincial Liberal Candidate (2011 ), Paul Watson has announced that he will be seeking the nomination of the Chatham-Kent-Essex Provincial Liberal Association to be the next Member of Provincial Parliament for the riding. Watson spent 15 consecutive years in Municipal politics including 9 years as Alderman…
Local band Intaerim in running for CBC’s Searchlight contest
Local rock band Intaerim has made it to the top 20 of the Windsor region in CBC’s Searchlight contest. Results are vote based and you can help Intaerim make it to the top 5 in their region! Simply visit the link below and vote once a day from any device…
500 people apply for positions at new manufacturer in Blenheim
Over 500 resumes have been received by Cross Country Manufacturing, Chatham-Kent’s newest manufacturer which opened up in Blenheim. The number of applicants is not surprising considering the local unemployment rate sits at 8.8%, while the provincial average is 7.9%. The company, whose main base is in Manitoba, is situated in…
Cross Country Manufacturing bringing 100 jobs to Blenheim
Press Release: Cross Country Manufacturing welcomed the public to the official opening of its new trailer manufacturing facility in Blenheim, Ontario today. The plant will make a variety of deck, aggregate and paving trailers used to carry equipment and materials used in construction, including sand, gravel, asphalt and similar materials.…
New jobs on the horizon in Blenheim?
The Chatham-Kent Economic Development Department is encouraging people to Save The Date on February 7th for an important announcement. A media event is set for next Thursday at a manufacturing property at 1 Solvay Drive in Blenheim. Stuart McFadden, manager of business development for Economic Development, says it’s good news…
Drug awareness council forms in Wallaceburg
The first meeting for the Drug Awareness Council in Wallaceburg was held this week at the UAW Hall. About 15 people showed up at the meeting for the group, which is geared towards raising awareness about substance misuse in the community. Melanie Prince, coordinator for the group, says some concerns…
Blenheim man in critical condition after ATV crash
A 28-year-old Blenheim man is in critical condition after his ATV crashed into a car. Police say they are seeking information about the collision, which occurred at 3:05 yesterday afternoon on Mull Road, south of Talbot Trail in Blenheim between an ATV and a Chevrolet Cobalt. The Blenheim man was…
Nominations in for Mayor’s Heritage Preservation Awards
The nominations are now in for the 2012 Mayor’s Heritage Preservation Awards. Fourteen properties have been nominated from communities all across Chatham Kent including Blenheim, Chatham, Merlin, Morpeth, Palmyra, Ridgetown, Thamesville, and Tilbury. The nominated properties include a restored blacksmith shop, octagonal barn, chapel, and log home, a schoolhouse reused…
BELL invites families to come to the Chatham-Kent Children’s Safety Village for a Safe Treating Event
On Saturday, October 27th Bell, The Chatham-Kent Children’s Safety Village, Chatham-Kent Fire Department, Chatham-Kent Police Service, Chatham-Kent EMS, Chatham-Kent’s Outreach for Hunger, Victim Services, Bell-Kid’s Help Phone and CN are inviting families to attend the 2nd Safe Treating in the Village. Come on down to the Chatham-Kent Children’s Safety Village…
Water odour and colour advisory issued Chatham-Kent communities
On Monday, September 10, 2012, The Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission advised the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit of a strong odour in the raw water from Lake Erie which may cause colour and odour issues in the drinking water for the following communities: Chatham, Dresden, Thamesville, Paincourt, Grande Pointe, Mitchell’s Bay,…
Bell donating backpacks to underprivileged Chatham-Kent kids
Some underprivileged kid’s in the Chatham-Kent area will start the school the year off with all the essential school supplies, thanks to Bell Alliant. It’s the 10th anniversary this year for the Backpacks for Kid’s Program, which has filled over 20,000 backpacks for kids across the country. Tim Lozon, Manager…
Irish dance classes offered in Tilbury, Blenheim, Wallaceburg
Dance Classes Open in Tilbury, Blenheim, and WallaceburgThe Cornell School of Irish Dance is opening registration across Chatham – Kent. Starting September 2012, the Cornell School will offer beginner Irish Dance classes in the communities of Chatham, Tilbury, Blenheim, and Wallaceburg. This will be the second year Irish Dance classes…
Mayor Hope says service review analyzing C-K’s ‘core business’
A service review for Chatham-Kent got the go-ahead on Monday night. Council approved a staff recommendation to take a comprehensive look at all municipal services. Chatham-Kent Mayor Randy Hope says the review to look at the core business for Chatham-Kent. “Find out what we are doing and how we can…
Food banks getting bare in Chatham-Kent
Local Salvation Army officials are saying there is a need at our local food banks. The Salvation Army operates four food banks in Chatham-Kent located in Chatham, Blenheim, Ridgetown and Wallaceburg. Captain Stephanie Watkinson says help is needed. “Currently our shelves are bare and we are hoping that the community…
Cherry Fest 2012 packs Blenheim, see photos
The annual Cherry Festival was held in Blenheim over the weekend, as various activities and events were held in the downtown core of the SOuth Kent community. South Kent Counc. Art Stirling says the Cherry Fest is an annual fixture in Blenheim’s downtown. “It’s one of the longest running community…
New Canada, U.S. Bridge a positive for Chatham-Kent
Sent by the office of MP Dave Van Kestern “Agriculture, manufacturing and tourism are just three of the major economic jobs engines which will greatly benefit from a new and efficient border access to the US market said Chatham-Essex-Kent MP Dave Van Kesteren today. “Our region’s economic future means taking…
Deer Run Golf Course Bounces Back
After the clubhouse at Deer Run Golf Course near Blenheim was ravaged by a blaze on May 31st that caused an estimated $750,000 in damages, the course bounced back very quickly and could have a brand new clubhouse before the end of the season. Larissa Le Gros belongs to the…
Deer Run Fire, see photos
A local reader was at the scene this morning of the Deer Run Blaze. They had this to say: “As sad as it does appear in these pictures, fortunately the fire was contained to just the club house. The cart barn and carts were saved and the golf course will…
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