Festival of Giving set to raise ‘big bucks’ for C-K
Food banks in Chatham-Kent and the Children’s Treatment Centre Foundation of Chatham-Kent are set to benefit from an annual fundraiser in the community. The John D. Bradley Convention Centre will be the location for the Festival of Giving, where more than 1,000 people will be in attendance on Saturday (April…
More arson charges laid in Chatham blaze
The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a second person in connection with this house fire. As previously reported, emergency crews responded to a fire at a residence on McKeough Avenue on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at about 5:30 p.m. Residents received non life-threatening injuries and damage was estimated at approximately $70,000.…
Female hit in face with concrete, aggravated assault charge
The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a male youth in connection with an assault in Wallaceburg. On March 18, 2012, police were contacted regarding an assault that had occurred during a gathering on Wallace Street in Wallaceburg. It is alleged that a verbal argument began between the male and female victim…
Police seeking purse snatcher after robbery in Chatham
The Chatham-Kent police are currently investigating a robbery on McNaughton Avenue East in Chatham last night. Just before 10:00 p.m. a woman arrived home and upon exiting her vehicle, a male approached her and demanded her purse. The man grabbed the woman’s purse and fled the area on foot. The…
Roses being delivered today for Rotary campaign
The Rotary Club of Chatham Sunrise is packaging 1,700 dozen Roses today (April 4) for it’s 12th Annual “Roses for Rotary” Campaign. This has been the largest target to date. This year the proceeds from the campaign support the Chatham-Kent ‘Babies and Books Belong Together’ Program and other Rotary supported…
Dr. Marla Shapiro speaking in Chatham
Did you know that there is a cancer-causing virus that will affect three out of four Chatham-Kent citizens, usually with no symptoms? Are you protected? How about your children? The Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit invites you to increase your knowledge about the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). On Thursday, April 26th, 2012,…
Promoting youth entrepreneurship in Chatham-Kent
The Chatham-Kent Small Business Centre, in partnership with the Province of Ontario, administers an annual program to support and promote youth entrepreneurship. Summer Company provides students between the ages of 15 & 29 (who are in school and returning to school in the fall), an opportunity to run their own…
C-K boat to travel world’s longest rivers
Rod Wellington has his eyes set on the world, but he needs to build a boat before his ultimate vision can be realized. The local adventurer is heading to Memphis this summer in order to row and paddle down the Mississippi River system, something Wellington says is the first leg…
Youth charged for torching garbage can
A 16-year-old youth faces arson charges after torching a garbage can behind St. Joseph’s school in Chatham. Official were called to the scene around 9 p.m. on Saturday night. The youth was held in custody awaiting a bail hearing, mostly due to prior incidents of this nature. The youth who…
Police investigate fire; man charged with arson
The Chatham-Kent police continue to investigate a residential fire in Chatham. As previously reported, emergency crews responded to a fire at a residence on McKeough Avenue on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at about 5:30 p.m. Residents received non life-threatening injuries. Damage is estimated at approximately $70,000. A 28-year-old Chatham man…
Young Professionals networking event coming to Chatham
The Ground Floor, CIK Marketing, Logix and Potensia Corp. have partnered to host a Young Professionals of Chatham-Kent Networking Night on Thursday April 5, 2012 at The Ground Floor in Chatham, located at 67 King Street West. The theme of evening is Spring Fever – attendees will be invited to…
Chatham youngster cutting his hair for cancer
Dustyn Tremblay had a mission, and it’s set for completion today (March 30). The eight-year-old Chatham youngster decided in Christmas of 2010 he wanted to grow his hair, and eventually donate it to make a wig for cancer patients. Staying true to his word, Tremblay went through all of the…
Conservatives release 2012 Federal budget
Chatham-Kent-Essex MP Dave Van Kesteren is welcoming Economic Action Plan 2012’s focus on creating jobs, growth and long-term prosperity. Keeping taxes low and returning Canada to balanced budgets over the medium term is good news for Chatham-Kent—Essex. “In Economic Action Plan 2012, our government is squarely focused on what matters…
Chatham Target store set for spring 2013 opening
A new Chatham location is on a list of confirmed Target stores in Canada, set to begin opening in March/early April 2013. Target intends to announce additional locations over the next several months. Target Corporation acquired real estate from Zellers Inc., a Subsidiary of Hudson’s Bay Company, for $1.825 billion…
Suspicious Harvey Street blaze causes $150,000 damage
The Chatham-Kent police continue their investigation into a suspicious fire in Chatham yesterday afternoon, Mar. 28. At about 2:00 p.m. emergency crews responded to a residence on Harvey Street fully engulfed by fire. Police remain on scene and will continue their investigation today with the assistance of the Ontario Fire…
Does God exist? Debate being held in Chatham
Does God exist? That is the question being asked and debated on Saturday night (Mar. 31) in Chatham. A formal debate is set to be held between atheist Dr. Jeffrey Noonan, professor and head of philosophy at University of Windsor, and Theist Dr. Tony Costa, Christian Apologist and theology professor…
Van Kesteren offering more passport clinics
Six passport clinics will be offered again this year by MP Dave Van Kesteren. The first is scheduled for Tuesday, April 10th at Blessed Sacrament Church, 145 Victoria Avenue in Chatham. It will be held between the hours of 10am and 2pm. Participants can pick up applications upon arrival at…
Blenheim, Chatham dancers shine on Capitol Theatre stage
A Blenheim dance team and a Chatham squad competed with great success in the Shine dance competition at the Capitol Theatre on Saturday In total Erin’s Dance Club received 15 High Gold awards, 14 Platinum Awards, 5 Special Judges Awards and 1 – 2nd Overall placement. The club will also be opening…
Kingston Park project earns Ontario recognition
Kingston Park in Chatham has been recognized by Parks and Recreation Ontario. The recently completed project in Chatham gathered an Excellence in Design Award from the group. The awards recognize outstanding individuals and organizations that have enhanced the quality of life in communities across Ontario by advancing the values and…
Chatham jail set to be closed
If the 2012 Provincial budget tabled by the Liberals is passed, this would spell the end for the Chatham jail. The facility was added to a list of jails across the province that would be closed. The Liberals stated they are moving forward with the transformation of public services, “to…
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